THR Hip pain 10 months pst LHR

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@Mimicking Still looking bruised/discolored? Hummm Have you asked your surgeon about that? I know my legs were looking bruised/discolored for a while after surgery but that went a way fairly quickly (a week or 2 as I recall). Sorry I can't think of what would be causing this 3 months after a hip replacement

 

[Mimicking]

It not bruised or discoloured but just a little pinker.

 

[Layla]

Hello @Mimicking
I’ve read this on both the knee and hip side and noticed my own leg was a tad more pink than the other post op. It was also very recently discussed here, on the hip side. I will try to find the thread and leave a link so you know you’re not alone. While I don’t have an answer as to why, It’s not worrisome, so please rest assured. With that said, hot and red is a different story and should not be ignored.
Have a peaceful evening.

 

[Lisako76]

I just found this forum back, been a long time since I have been on here. I had my left hip replaced almost 14 years ago, what I did when I got the all clear for full weight and no aids, I used my reflection in a picture at the end of the hallway to watch myself walk. You can make changes to your walk to make it straight and no limp in a short time.

You will go through a reversal of opposite knee pain and back pain as your body aligns itself to the way it was before compensating for your bad hip, I had all the same worries! It gets better over time, don't overdo it, if you think you did take it easy for a day. One thing that helped me is squeeze your buttocks together for 10 seconds at a time a few times a day, helps get the muscles back in shape.

I am noticing that! My back and knees hurt so much more than before. The really weird thing is that now that my left hip is healing my right leg/ one seems suddenly unstable. I don't know what's up with that. I will definitely be butt squeezing lol.

 

[Mimicking]

Layla Thanks for quelling my worries about my leg color concerns.
Just saw my surgeon and he said it was nothing to be worried about
If fact he said I was doing really well and exray showed
no concerns! I mentioned my gait and limp and he said that I am still favouring
my hip and need to start training with a Theraband to strengthen the muscles.
Exray did show that my spine was showing some slight curve to the right, from years of walking with arthritic hip! So I have some work ahead of me:
Thank you so much for your support

 

[Jaycey]

@Mimicking please take it very easy with any theraband. They tend to just cause soreness. Muscles that have not been used in awhile are bound to complain.

 

[Mimicking]

What would you recommend instead of using the theraband?

 

[Eman85]

For me walking was the best PT exercise. I did some simple stretches and progressed to squats and leg raises but if it hurt I didn't do it. I wouldn't go near bands or weights, didn't see the need for me. I'd be careful, I can attest to the fact that at 3 mos you can easily over do things and have setbacks.

 

[Mimicking]

Thanks for the advice! Will not use them!
Wonder why doctors would recommend things

 

[Jaycey]

Wonder why doctors would recommend things

It's a myth encouraged by overzealous physios. Yes, you may want to strengthen your muscles once your hip is totally healed and once you have strength in your op leg. It's all about gradually increasing your activity. If you had the resistance of a band when you don't already have strength in the leg all you get is soreness and frustration.

 

[Eman85]

Thanks for the advice! Will not use them!
Wonder why doctors would recommend things

That's a really good question!

 

[Mimicking]

Hello Just looking for some insight ! 3 months post LHR I have an MRI booked and will need to lie on my stomach, I asked my surgeon and he said to postpone it till the 4 months mark which is February. I am still sleeping only on my back and good side. I worry that I might have a difficult time getting up on the table and getting on my stomach without dislocating my hip !!! Any thoughts !

 

[Jaycey]

If your surgeon OK'd the MRI at 4 months he is probably doing this to avoid the first few months when dislocation might be an issue.

I worry that I might have a difficult time getting up on the table and getting on my stomach without dislocating my hip !

You will probably be just fine. But tell the technician before your MRI that you will need help getting up and down from the table. They will probably have a foot stool you can use or they might just help you up.

 

[Mimicking]

The other issue that has happened in the last 3 days!,, Knee pain on the operated hip side . Never had knee issues before.... what would cause that ? Seems like it’s always something else!!! Disappointed

 

[Jaycey]

@Mimicking do you mind sharing what you are having an MRI for? That might help us advise you. PM me if you would rather not share this on the thread.

 

[Eman85]

For me knee pain came when I walked on uphills and downhills. As long as I stayed on flat surfaces it was fine. It took some time before that calmed down especially with my left. The muscles from the IT band terminate at the knee and send their pain message from there.

 

[Mimicking]

Jaycey! The reason I am having an MRI is because I need an annual scan because I had breast cancer and it did not show on any other screening device. I am 7 years cancer free as of today

 

[Mimicking]

Eman85, I am still using a cane and no adventurous walking, just walking in home so I wonder why it would start hurting?

 

[Layla]

Hello Happy Saturday!

The other issue that has happened in the last 3 days!,, Knee pain on the operated hip side . Never had knee issues before.... what would cause that

They maneuver your knee knee rather aggressively during the dislocation process. A sore knee is a very common complaint. I dealt with the same. I even had some yellowish / greenish bruising show up like two and a half weeks post op. Freaked me out and had me on the phone to my OS’s office only to be reassured it was part of the process. So IF some bruising shows up, don’t worry yourself.
Congrats on seven years cancer free! So very awesome!

 

[Layla]

Happy Three Month Anniversary!
Is your knee doing any better? I hope so.
You know the old song the leg bone connected to the knee bone, the knee bone connected to the thigh bone etc. Yep, all connected and all somewhat affected by the controlled trauma of THR, but all is healing! Hopefully you’re enjoying steady progress.
@Mimicking