Dinghy sailing and hip replacements

   I know at least five people at my club (Yorkshire Dales S.C.), who have had a hip replacement, who race most weekends.  One (lady) sails an RS 400, one sails a Phantom, one sails a Blaze, one sails a Laser and one sails a Laser and a Musto Skiff. I think that another lady, who sails a Laser Radial, has just had one. Obviously I can not comment on how the operations have affected them but, to an onlooker, they do not appear to have any problems racing their boats.  I know that the Phantom sailor had problems because of the hip replacement coming loose, and he had to have it re-done, but I don't know whether or not racing his boat caused the problem, or whether it was because of the original surgery.  

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iansmithofotley Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Otley, West Yorkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 209	Post Options Post Reply Quote iansmithofotley Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Dinghy sailing and hip replacements Posted: 13 Dec 19 at 7:33pm
	I know at least five people at my club (Yorkshire Dales S.C.), who have had a hip replacement, who race most weekends. One (lady) sails an RS 400, one sails a Phantom, one sails a Blaze, one sails a Laser and one sails a Laser and a Musto Skiff. I think that another lady, who sails a Laser Radial, has just had one. Obviously I can not comment on how the operations have affected them but, to an onlooker, they do not appear to have any problems racing their boats. I know that the Phantom sailor had problems because of the hip replacement coming loose, and he had to have it re-done, but I don't know whether or not racing his boat caused the problem, or whether it was because of the original surgery.

Wiclif Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 04 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 82	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wiclif Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Dec 19 at 5:37pm
	I had a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing on my right hip in the year 2000 and can sail whatever kind of dinghy I want to. Sitting out and trapezing are both ok. I limp a bit, and am currently sailing a K1. The affected hip does not have quite as full a range of movement as the other one, but I can’t blame the hip for anything I can’t do. Fully recommended. I was told the only things to avoid were bungee jumping or parachuting- unless I had to. Good luck

MikeBz Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536	Post Options Post Reply Quote MikeBz Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Dec 19 at 9:50am
	No this isn't a joke... Does anyone here sail with a hip replacment, or know anyone who does? If so what type of replacement did you have, what type of boat do you sail and how has it affected you? To be able to continue dinghy sailing (and walking more than a short distance in comfort) I need a hip replacement. I've been advised that if I want to carry on dinghy sailing I should have a resurfacing since it's much less prone to dislocation, and if I choose to give up dinghy sailing then a total hip replacement (THR) would be a better choice since the 10-year success rate is better (96-97% vs. ~94%). Any 'hips-on' feedback welcome.