Should I deadlift with a fake hip?

**PistolPete33** · 10-26-2014, 08:07 PM

As the title reads I have an artificial hip. (Bermingham Hip Resurfacing) I haven't deadlifted since I had the operation 3 years ago. I know this is one of the kinds of mass and I used to these before. I'm thinking of adding them back into my routine but starting light and going for reps. My surgeon says I have no restrictions with my hip and it's fully healed. That said, I def. have some weakness in my right leg because of the surgery and it's def. far from perfect. However, I do want to add some strength and mass. while strengthening the hip at the same time.

What are your thoughts??? I tend to baby my hip for obvious reasons but I also don't want to be the dude with stringbean legs either.

**Iceberg** · 10-26-2014, 08:16 PM

I have no idea at all.... But if you do I would say start light. A few sets and see how u feel the next few days. But I have no experience in that. But the body is amazing and can overcome a lot.

**Times Roman** · 10-26-2014, 08:18 PM

just take it slow and easy.

**PistolPete33** · 10-26-2014, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

just take it slow and easy.

I'm going to try it this week. I will go crazy light though and see how I feel. I need to keep the ego in check.

**Iceberg** · 10-26-2014, 08:22 PM

How is your mobility? Make sure your loose. Good warm ups and stretching.

**PistolPete33** · 10-26-2014, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Johnz4

How is your mobility? Make sure your loose. Good warm ups and stretching.

It's OK but ROM isn't where I want it. My left hip will need to be replaced within the next 2 years. I'm taking HGH to see if I can prolong the surgery.

**Lifted1** · 10-26-2014, 09:21 PM

I would pass on doing deads if your on a replacement hip and your other is on the way out. no need to stress it anymore than you have to. if you want to build your legs, hit barbell squats, hack squats, leg press, lying/seated leg curls and weighted lunges. Do everything as low/deep as you comfortably can and you will see results.

**qscgugcsq** · 11-01-2014, 09:33 AM

The movement that are not allowed wih a fake hips is flex and external rotation if I remember we.

Therefor deadlift is safe, but it may "damage" your hip faster...

Dr say to minimalize the usage of the hip but ive had a aunt that never listened to them and instead of lasting 10 years her hip lasted 28 years.

So I would say you are good to go, but dont push too hard.

**PistolPete33** · 11-01-2014, 09:53 AM

I'm holding off on the deadlifting. I have a metal on metal hip implant and I just got my metal ion tests back. They came back 3.5 times higher than the high point of the reference range. They are going to retest in January and if it's still elevated then it may need to come out. UGH...

**600@50** · 11-01-2014, 09:57 AM

Ed Coan is deadlifting again after a hip replacement. He's doing conventional rather than sumo. Not 900+ pulls either but looks to be doing well.

http://youtu.be/5iJEMjO2NcM

**Times Roman** · 11-01-2014, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by PistolPete33

I'm holding off on the deadlifting. I have a metal on metal hip implant and I just got my metal ion tests back. They came back 3.5 times higher than the high point of the reference range. They are going to retest in January and if it's still elevated then it may need to come out. UGH...

in lay terms please. What does that mean? Does that mean you are excessively overworking the metal joint?

............the rest of us two legged animals want to know

**Bonaparte** · 11-01-2014, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

in lay terms please. What does that mean? Does that mean you are excessively overworking the metal joint?

............the rest of us two legged animals want to know

Yep. It means he's wearing out the artificial hip.

**PistolPete33** · 11-01-2014, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

in lay terms please. What does that mean? Does that mean you are excessively overworking the metal joint?

............the rest of us two legged animals want to know

They did a Chromium and Cobalt test. They want the Cobalt test to be under a 7 and I was at a 23. What this means is that there is an issue going on and the metal is wearing off and it is in my bloodstream. It could be really elevated because I had a major issue one week (the week that I went) and the hip was squeaking and I was in a lot of pain. The numbers could be elevated because of this.

This shouldn't at all be happening and they will do another blood test in January to see where these numbers are. If they are still high then most likely I will need to have a different prostetic put in place. Totally sucks.

**Mp859** · 11-01-2014, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by PistolPete33

They did a Chromium and Cobalt test. They want the Cobalt test to be under a 7 and I was at a 23. What this means is that there is an issue going on and the metal is wearing off and it is in my bloodstream. It could be really elevated because I had a major issue one week (the week that I went) and the hip was squeaking and I was in a lot of pain. The numbers could be elevated because of this. This shouldn't at all be happening and they will do another blood test in January to see where these numbers are. If they are still high then most likely I will need to have a different prostetic put in place. Totally sucks.

Have them switch it out with a plastic one.

**PistolPete33** · 11-01-2014, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mp859

Have them switch it out with a plastic one.

The problem is the one I have now preserves most of the bone and it is a very large joint so this puts less restrictions on everything. Plus, if I need revisions later in life I still have most of my bone left. If I have a traditional hip replacement it won't last nearly as long and will greatly limit what I do. There is another device I can prob. switch to called a Corwin Mini Hip and it consists of a metal on ceramic bearing. This will prevent metal wasting and it still preserves most of the bone.

**600@50** · 11-02-2014, 10:33 PM

There are some recalls that have been issued for several hip implants. Google it and there is a bunch of information. Some listed are metal to metal implants.

**Times Roman** · 11-03-2014, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by PistolPete33

They did a Chromium and Cobalt test. They want the Cobalt test to be under a 7 and I was at a 23. What this means is that there is an issue going on and the metal is wearing off and it is in my bloodstream. It could be really elevated because I had a major issue one week (the week that I went) and the hip was squeaking and I was in a lot of pain. The numbers could be elevated because of this.

This shouldn't at all be happening and they will do another blood test in January to see where these numbers are. If they are still high then most likely I will need to have a different prostetic put in place. Totally sucks.

I was watching tv the other night right before dozing off. you know, that late night slot where they are either trying to sell you miracle appliances, or the ambulance chasers come out with promises of entitlement to financial compensation. Anyway, this one in particular reminded me of you. They said if you have metal on metal hip replacement, "YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION".

.............So I'm thinking, by virtue of the fact I've alerted you to this fantastic financial windfall, I should be entitled to a substantial finders fee. Work that into your settlement negotiations when the time is right, fair enough?

And let's be clear, substantial = 15% of your gross settlement

Now I'll just hang out by the mail box..............