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Old 07-31-2008, 01:37 PM   #7
Chuck.Gordon
Location: Frederick, MD
Join Date: Sep 2000
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Re: Hip Replacements

I had my right hip replaced just over a year ago. Ukemi is still a bit dicey, but I can move way better than I could in the months before the surgery.

My prosthesis is titanium (spike) and stainless steel (head and cup) with ABS plastic (lining the cup).

Good mobility generally, still rehabbing the muscles around the hip.

I cycle, walk to work every day, train about once a week (Just moved and haven't set up the dojo formally yet). Done some light hiking, 3-5 miles on the trail, nothing extreme, but not paved sidewalk either.

Went tubing on the Potomac this past weekend, and found myself a bit sore and stiff the next day, but otherwise, I'm engaging in most activities I'd want to.

If you want to talk, e- me at cgordon@the-dojo.com.

cg

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