Thinking that an unfiltered status report may be of interest to others, not to be confused with wining/complaining as immense improvement/quality of life is the result of having had both sides receive THR.
Left side: THR following the first replacement and first revision of the right hip. This is/was the replacement procedure that we all hope for: no problems during or after. The end result is not only well tolerated, but completely successful.
Right side: This began innocently enough & has been quite an experience. THR that was a success with the development of an infection that led to being revisited 3 times. The outcome had been good, with 1 lingering aspect. The ligament (tendons connect muscle to bone, ligaments connect bone to bone) located beneath the hip joint has never really quit being “angry”. This is not and should not be thought of as a “deal breaker”for any who are needing THR. For me the worst movement is lifting my right leg and swinging it into the car (over the rocker panel). Worse if the vehicle is low to the ground. Also when in the recliner a hard cough will let it report in without fail (especially after reconnecting with the ODIC).
Not to the point of seeking out my trusted Surgeon, but I may bring it up in future (none in the foreseeable future) appointments with my regular physician.
There, I’ve “come clean”. Thanks for listening.