Hello Everybody!!!
I'm so thankful to have found this Group/Resource so I can learn from the people who know what I'm going through!!!! I'm hoping to get some advice on 2 issues. I'm 43 & I just had my (Posterior) Right THR on December 18th. I think I have been doing really well despite NOT having any PT. I had Humana Medicaid & they denied my "In Home PT", then cancelled my policy as of 12/31/18, without any notification at all. I was Very Eager to begin Outpatient PT since I have developed "Bad Habits" from years of Pain & Compensating when my hips weren't functioning as they should. I have to Catch myself & Really Focus to make sure I pick my leg up at the knee so my hip can rotate properly. It doesn't hurt (post surgery), so that's WHY I call it "Bad Habits". I'm sure there are more that I'm just not aware of & that's why I'm upset about not getting PT. I would Greatly Appreciate any advice that may help!!
I was able to walk without my walker for about 2-3 days & then I did something really foolish. I broke the 90 degree precaution about 2.5 days ago. I definitely didn't dislocate, but I was unable to bare weight on my Right leg for the rest of the night. Since then I'm back to using the walker which is very disappointing. I have been having pain/discomfort in various places in the front & back of my hip. (Doesn't feel like anything I experienced after my surgery & it moves.)
I have tried to google what happens (after breaking the 90°, but w/o dislocating) so I would know:
1.) When to be Concerned & what would require a trip to the ER?
2.) What did I hurt/aggravate? (Implant, Muscles, Tendons, etc)
3.) What is the best treatment I can perform at home to soothe & heal my angry hip?
With loosing my Insurance & Not being evaluated by PT, I feel like "I'm on my own". It really isn't hurting enough to warrant a trip to the ER, but I would feel so much better if I understood this better.
Thank you to EVERYONE (whether your able to respond to these issues or not). I have found all the other posts so Helpful, Informative, & Reassuring!!! I already feel like I have Benefited GREATLY & It means so much that I'm not completely alone during this process. Thank You Bonesmart & Fellow Hippies!!!
I'm so thankful to have found this Group/Resource so I can learn from the people who know what I'm going through!!!! I'm hoping to get some advice on 2 issues. I'm 43 & I just had my (Posterior) Right THR on December 18th. I think I have been doing really well despite NOT having any PT. I had Humana Medicaid & they denied my "In Home PT", then cancelled my policy as of 12/31/18, without any notification at all. I was Very Eager to begin Outpatient PT since I have developed "Bad Habits" from years of Pain & Compensating when my hips weren't functioning as they should. I have to Catch myself & Really Focus to make sure I pick my leg up at the knee so my hip can rotate properly. It doesn't hurt (post surgery), so that's WHY I call it "Bad Habits". I'm sure there are more that I'm just not aware of & that's why I'm upset about not getting PT. I would Greatly Appreciate any advice that may help!!
I was able to walk without my walker for about 2-3 days & then I did something really foolish. I broke the 90 degree precaution about 2.5 days ago. I definitely didn't dislocate, but I was unable to bare weight on my Right leg for the rest of the night. Since then I'm back to using the walker which is very disappointing. I have been having pain/discomfort in various places in the front & back of my hip. (Doesn't feel like anything I experienced after my surgery & it moves.)
I have tried to google what happens (after breaking the 90°, but w/o dislocating) so I would know:
1.) When to be Concerned & what would require a trip to the ER?
2.) What did I hurt/aggravate? (Implant, Muscles, Tendons, etc)
3.) What is the best treatment I can perform at home to soothe & heal my angry hip?
With loosing my Insurance & Not being evaluated by PT, I feel like "I'm on my own". It really isn't hurting enough to warrant a trip to the ER, but I would feel so much better if I understood this better.
Thank you to EVERYONE (whether your able to respond to these issues or not). I have found all the other posts so Helpful, Informative, & Reassuring!!! I already feel like I have Benefited GREATLY & It means so much that I'm not completely alone during this process. Thank You Bonesmart & Fellow Hippies!!!