I made it through my second arthroscopic hip surgery on Friday, and I’m happy to report that this time around there were no spinal headaches to suffer through afterward. The anesthesiologist – an affable older gentleman from New Zealand – performed an epidural instead of a spinal tap, before administering…
Surgery Countdown Redux
My second and final (only have two legs, thank goodness) arthroscopic hip surgery is just four days away. Another hip impingement and torn labrum. Today was my preoperative appointment at the hospital, where I was examined by an internist, who gave me clearance for the surgery; given an electrocardiogram (EKG) to ensure my heart is…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Even though I wasn’t able to run in any of the numerous turkey trots today (still recovering from hip arthroscopy and awaiting yet another surgery), I did the next best thing: I volunteered at a local race. But next year … I plan to do both! I hope everyone has…
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Doubts About Hip Arthroscopy
Is hip impingement surgery really necessary? This was the focus of a front-page story today in The New York Times — Hip Procedure Grows Popular Despite Doubt, by Gina Kolata. The article looks specifically at the shaving of the femoral bone, often done in conjunction with the repair of a…
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Surgery Update, Take 2
I moved up the date of my second arthroscopic hip surgery (This time on my right side!) to Friday, Dec. 9, from Friday, Jan. 13. It’s not because I’m particularly superstitious. (I’m not, really.) The surgeon’s office just had an earlier opening, and I wanted to get it over and…
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Here We Go Again …
I received good and bad news today from the surgeon who repaired a torn labrum on my left hip, caused by a hip impingement (a k a femoroacetabular impingement, or FAI). The good news is that I am healing very well from the arthroscopic surgery this past summer and can return to…
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I’m Running Again (Sort of)
It’s been awhile since I last checked in – too much going on with work, grad school, physical therapy … (ugh!). Last weekend I actually had a post all written and ready to go … when I suddenly lost power from a freak Nor’easter that slammed New Jersey and Connecticut.…
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The Gait Debate
Almost 12 weeks since my arthroscopic hip surgery, to repair a torn labrum caused by hip impingement syndrome, and there’s now so much that I can do physically. I’m able to ride the stationary bike and elliptical machine for 40 brisk minutes at a time. I can use many of…
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Rehabilitation Awareness Week
Normally, I don’t pay much attention to the random “holiday” designations formed by various special interest groups — like National Blueberry Popsicle Month or Fortune Cookie Day, both in September, by the way. But I am acknowledging this week’s National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (Sept. 18-24), which draws attention to the…
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Summer Photo Album (Turn the Page)
While many of my friends spent their summer frolicking at the beach and pool, or vacationing in fun or exotic places, I sat mine out, at home, preparing for and then recuperating from arthrosopic hip surgery. And I’ve got the surgical photographs to prove it. You won’t see them on the main…
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