Cindysphinx
G.O.A.T.
I'm 60, and my hip has been an issue for a while (7+years). It seems pretty good with most things (stairs), but the inward and outward rotation are compromised and it always feels tight. I play doubles exclusively.
So for those who have had a hip replacement, how did you know when it was time? I have known a couple of people who had hip replacements, and they seemed quite compromised in their tennis movement before the surgery. I don't feel that way and don't feel like my hip is preventing me from playing. But I played doubles yesterday and tweaked it, so today it is sore. I don't take NSAIDs for it (although I take them about once a week when overall stiffness becomes too much).
Is there any reason to get a hip replacement sooner rather than later? My doctors say to get it whenever I feel like I should, which isn't especially helpful.
So for those who have had a hip replacement, how did you know when it was time? I have known a couple of people who had hip replacements, and they seemed quite compromised in their tennis movement before the surgery. I don't feel that way and don't feel like my hip is preventing me from playing. But I played doubles yesterday and tweaked it, so today it is sore. I don't take NSAIDs for it (although I take them about once a week when overall stiffness becomes too much).
Is there any reason to get a hip replacement sooner rather than later? My doctors say to get it whenever I feel like I should, which isn't especially helpful.