Greetings:
I've been a long-time fan of Alexei Yagudin. I can truly empathize with his hip replacement as I've gone through the same thing almost a year ago.I too have the titanium replacements. My concern for Alexei revolves around the fact that my doctor told me that my replacement would last about eight or ten years, whereupon I would need a new one. There is no doubt that Alexei has the talent...but will his body hold up under all of the punishment that a competing figure skater has to endure?
I hope that Alexei gives this some serious thought before he goes through this grueling punishment of practice, especially in his jumps.
My prayers are with this courageous (albeit foolish) young man.
God bless...
Mary M.
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Great post and information. Welcome!!! This has been my main concern for him. When you say that you have to have a replacement in 8-10 years is that because of normal wear and tear or for other reasons??? I'm very curious.
Dee