Damian M

I just found out I need a total hip replacement after a fall this winter. I am scheduled for the end of this month. First thing I thought of was; will I be able to drive my C7. Has anyone gone through this and have you been able to get in and out of your car? Is the 90 degree angle an issue? I love this car and I would hate to part with it but I know I don't want it to sit in the garage either. I definitely will probably put the battery tender on it while I am down.

BOBD17

Can't help you with the hip replacement but I have had both knees replaced in the past year and have zero problems with getting in and out or driving my C7. I have heard that knees are worst than hips but they all still hurt. I would keep the C7 until your done with physical therapy and then make your decision. Just my 2 cents. Good luck with your surgery and rehab.

Oilcan

Wife has had both hips replaced and does not have trouble getting in and out of the C7. When we were thinking of buying I took her to the dealer just for that reason. No problem but she does exercise a fair amount and if you want it to go well make sure you exercise. We don't have a m7 but I don't see where you might have a problem. She doesn't drive the C7 only because she has watch out for so many things. Good luck knees are much worse then hips.

Sneakytoot

I have a right hip replacement no problems at all getting in or out, seats very comfortable, drove about 850 miles a day on a long road trip no problems.

C8-Vette

Don't drive until the anesthesia wears off!

Glen e

14000 miles/ hip replaced 8 yrs ago, no problems, get in/out with sit and spin.

C7BB

I had my left hip replaced in 2012. Zero problems driving the M7... The seats are very comfy even on long trips. As long as you learn how to bend and stoop (keeping knee outside hip on bending) you'll be fine.

GreenGA

I know I have a couple of knee replacements in my future and in researching I came across a new device for assisting the surgeon in placing and aligning the knees. Why am I mentioning this? Because the device is also used for hip replacement surgery. Very interesting technology.

Here's the link:

http://www.orthosensor.com/surgeons/verasense-surgical/

TNSQUIRE

My wife has had a hip and both knees replaced. She has no issues getting in or out. She sits in sideways and spins around with her legs.

Greg00Coupe

Have had both mine replaced. You will wish you had it done earlier!!! Frankly I forget I even had it done except now I can walk the golf course instead of needing a cart.

Mine was cut via the front and not the side. I was back to work....desk job and driving the Corvette (manual) in 3 weeks. And I was 61 at the time. Making the incision in the front is less evasive and tears less muscles. Amazing all I took post surgery was extra strength Tylenol. Don't think I'd do it but my surgeon is now doing hip replacement as out patient!!! I was in the hospital for one night and liked that.

Bottom line I do better driving and getting around now.

youcancallmeray

If you were able to drive it before your surgery it will only be easier after your surgery(and PT).

Damian M

Amazing, just Tylenol for pain, you must have a high tolerance!!! This happened suddenly, not something I knew was coming, my hips were not bothering me before, the ice this past winter did me in, still depressed about it, but listening to everyone on the CF it doesn't sound too bad, still very nervous about it, I am going to ask my surgeon about the incision in the front, thanks.

C7BB

I'm impressed brother!! I broke my hip and had no choice but to get it replaced. (Avasular Necrosis) I had stage three left hip, finally broke the femoral ball, right hip stage two, core decompression. I THOUGHT my surgeon was the best in the country, I was out 3 months. Rehab is your friend folks, it will make or break the success of the surgery.

I was 40 when that happened and it still feels like it's perfect a couple years later... But I'm in awe of your quick recovery and no need of heavy meds.

To the op... I understand the feeling of depression and thinking your life as you know it is over, but do the necessary steps to recover, and you'll see medical science is amazing these days. You'll make a full recovery and actually be better then before. Best of luck.

senah

you might be interested in looking into this program as a different option for dealing with your problem.


i have used and applied his info and know from personal experience that he knows what he is talking about, at least as far as what my issues were, which were not arthritis related.

there is a lot of info from him on youtube.

Runs11s

No hip (yet!) but I've had both knees replaced and have zero issues getting in and out of my C7.

Unless there are other complications I would wait till you heal and make a decision because I'm betting you will have no problem.

franklinkeck

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stephen1254

I've had both hips resurfaced - a bone sparing total hip replacement. First one was from the back, second one was from the front - the latter was a quicker recovery. I scheduled delivery of my C7 for 6 weeks after the second operation, but I could have taken delivery in half the time. Bottom line is no issues, although you will want to observe the 90 degree restriction for the period advised by your doctor. That is a possible advantage of the anterior approach - my restriction was 110 degrees and was lifted at 3 weeks.

sanantguy

Well I guess this thread says it all on the typical demographic of vette owners.

Greg00Coupe

Not really. I ran and did a lot of damage to my body. By not by what younger folks are doing today. Hips, knees and shoulders are getting done more frequently and for younger patients. Know a guy who smashed his at 25 on a quad runner. Has had a number of surgeries as he is a roofer and wears his out.

I am always amazed that say 40 years ago they did not do this surgery...... you sucked it up.

As a follow up with my first replacement 4 years ago......lots of PT. Last year ZERO PT....... same surgeon....... says he changed his mind and PT does more harm then good. Simple stretching routines.....nothing extreme.

We're all different....... I found the first hip 10 years. Lots of Aleve which is very bad for you. I am very active and in pretty good shape so I bounced pretty quick.

sanantguy

that's right. I'm probably one of those guys that will need a couple knees and an elbow. Young people push the limits because they know they can just have that stuff replaced these days!