[Histonet] Histology and hip replacement

[fredandlaura914 <@t> sbcglobal.net]

Thanks Peggy,

      I've heard many positive accounts and they help me maintain a positive attitude.  My main restrictions, for a few months are; no crossing of legs, no turning of feet or knees inward, and no bending at the hip past 90 degrees.  Also, items need to be located between my legs before lifting.  One of my concerns is the ability to move between microtome and water bath, while sitting, without violating those restrictions.  I may need to get creative in the layout of the lab.  
     On a positive note, the Leica RM2255 we purchased earlier in the year, helped alleviate my repetitive motion problems.  Thank you Histonetters for helping me with that selection.  I apologize for being so long winded.  I guess spending the days locked inside, interacting only with a couple snoring dachshunds, might be taking it's toll.

Fred

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> On Jan 9, 2014, at 3:36 PM, "Sherwood, Margaret" <MSHERWOOD <@t> mgh.harvard.edu> wrote:
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> I've had 2 hip replacements; facing having the cup replaced on the first one (20 years since replaced).  I have had no issues, ergonomically or otherwise.  It made a world of difference in the quality of my life.
> 
> Good luck!
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> Peggy Sherwood
> Research Specialist, Photopathology
> Wellman Center for Photomedicine (EDR 214)
> Massachusetts General Hospital
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> Boston, MA 02114-2696
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> Happy New Year out there in Histoland,
> 
> Here in Dayton Ohio, we're coming out of the deep freezer back into the refrigerator.  I just had hip replacement surgery.  Beats some ball dropping on Times Square, right?  I'm a one person lab, and am looking for some input on issues I'll be dealing with when I get back to work.  Ergonomics, etc.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Fred
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