"Allen Cochrane" wrote in message news:ZVjgb.510906$cF.181701@rwcrnsc53...
I'm looking for contacts who have continued their skiing following hip
replacement surgery to discuss their experiences and take advantage of any
advice. I have a sister who is 48, will have the surgery within 6 months any
would like to continue to ski after her recuperation. All replies would be
appreciated or email me at the following:

In the archives of EpicSki.com you should be able to find postings by
skiers who have reported their experiences with leg joint
replacements. I know a couple of hip replacement recipients have
discussed their surgery aftermaths and several knee replacement skiers
have done the same. If they don't list their e-mail addresses,
EpicSki has a private messaging system you can use to try contacting
them.

Of course, your sister should consult her surgeon regarding skiing on
the implant. Some surgeons are adamant that such activities should
cease. She might want to choose a surgeon more supportive of
continued skiing because a supportive surgeon might have a better
approach or better replacement joint.