I’m 41 years old and I have mild cerebral palsy.
Up to the age of 11 I could walk and run unaided, at this point I developed generalised Dystonia and although I was still able to walk shorter distances unaided I started using a wheelchair for longer distances. I attended university, live independently and work full hours as a Software Engineer.
During the COVID years I was unable swim (my main form of exercise). Although going back to it subsequently my walking has rapidly deteriorated to the point where now I am only walking with sticks or furniture cruising. A physio noticed about 18 months ago that my right leg was shorter than my leg (currently the leg length discrepancy is significant).
Following an X-Ray which showed a “chronic dislocation of right hip” I had an initial consultation with a surgeon who said that a total hip replacement for the right hip was an option and explained that both my hips were
Has anyone here had a THR operation who might be prepared to share their experiences and discuss hospitals and surgeons? Also, the pre/post op exercises and rehab are very involved & intensive so any advice I can get about those would be gratefully received.
