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Fractured Neck of Femur/Pinning Pain in neck of hip

SeanMurphy said:
Hi, did you weight bare straight away or were you bed bound for a wile? How is your progress coming along?
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I wasn't bed-bound after coming home from my surgery, but I wasn't able to do much of anything for a few weeks. Nearly everything was difficult and I was in a lot of pain. About 6 weeks after my surgery, my surgeon told me that I should begin bearing full weight (as tolerated). I didn't/wasn't able to do that initially. I had to buy a cane, which I still use for walking longer distances. If I am just walking about the house, I don't use it. It took several weeks before I could actually bear full weight on my leg. I still have pain and discomfort, but it's certainly not as excruciating as it had been several weeks ago. The pain is now pretty manageable - but, it's still there. I expect it'll be there for some time.

It sounds as though you are just going through the healing process. You'll have a bit of pain for some time, I imagine. We often don't realize how major a hip fracture is. And the surgery is pretty invasive. Plus, the new hardware added. Try to not rush it. For now, it seems as though you're doing really well.

Cheers,
Eivar
 
It crazy, I thought it would be the same as any other bone, makes a huge difference to your life. It could be so much worse tho makes you appreciate being able to get around after being layed up for a few months thanks for the messages everyone really appreciate it
 
Hi Sean, I will add my wee story. In November I had a 140kg man fall on top of me. I was taken to one hospital where they put my leg back into my hip socket ( don't know the proper terms ). Was in traction for a few days and then moved to another hospital where they put major metalwork in my hip. No hip replacement. I was in the hospital for 3 weeks ( sigh) I also had foot drop where I couldn't feel anything in the nerves and couldn't drive.

After going home I was 10% weight bearing for 3 weeks after already being 3 weeks 10% and then back to the hospital for an x ray. Then told to 50% weight bear for another 6 weeks. ( By this time I was at the end of my tether! )

I was a very active person with my job beforehand and live on my own. Anyhow I couldn't do the crutches so went onto a cane and got myself into the pool 3 to 5 days a week with a great support network thanks to my friends. Back again to the surgeon and an x ray, I was told I could now put my foot totally on the ground! Well, freedom! I have had to work hard on my stupid gimpy leg and thought I would never be the same. Pools closed due to Covid.

Now, I walk with my friend (social distancing with her and her dog ) and it is gradually getting better. We do normally 3ks up and down a bit and I was back to work on light duties a month after I was allowed to totally weight bear. I can work around my property, spraying, mowing etc and mostly all the feeling has come back in my foot! Every day I feel I move a bit better. Interesting that it seems in Oz and Europe we are not told to ice. Nobody mentioned it to me but I do it all the time. You are very young and I hope this helps put your mind at rest. Sorry for such a long story but I'm happy I'm still here.
 
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Hi, I was looking tru the page and was wondering does anyone actually know anyone who recovered from hip pinning without complications? I've never come across anyone who has makes you wonder
 
@SeanMurphy if you click on the Fractured Neck of Femur/Pinning icon in front of your thread title you will get a list of all threads of members who have had this procedure.

You need to consider that people who come here and post are often those who are having a problem. For every member here there are thousands of people who have surgery and go back to daily activities with no issues.
 
Hi everyone, sorry for annoying you again, can anyone tell me is it ok to take anti inflammatorys? Took some for a day last week hip felt great until now but recently seen somthing about it doing more harm than good, I've tryed to get my doctors to ring me back loads of times and nothing so I think I'll have to test it myself
 
@SeanMurphy pre and post both my THRs I used only NSAIDs. Yes, they can have nasty side effects but I never had any issues. I would not recommend long term use.

Here's a link to some information in our Pain Management area. Scroll down to the NSAIDs area.
 
That's great thanks, It completely got rid of pain and stiffness form only a days taking them, felt perfect the last week
 
I took NSAIDs for many years. Now I have heart problems. I can't say the heart problems are a result of taking NSAIDs. But it is listed as a side effect. Just be very careful and don't take them for long.
 
Never knew that could happen, I mite just take them for a few days see will it sort it again if it's just a pain I will deal with it in the future just to figure out is it a inflamed pain or somthing else thank you
 
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:wave:Happy Tuesday!

You’re young, take Jaycey‘s advice. Old age hits like a sucker punch so live your healthiest now. :) You’ll be thankful later. :yes:
Wishing you comfort and hope you can connect with your doctor soon. Stay in touch, we’re here for you!
@SeanMurphy
 
Hi all, just a update I have a appointment for next month the 16th, the last 2 weeks I've started working again back to all aspects (minus ladders I think I'll give that a miss for this year ) pain feels good for the most part now no pain killers or anti inflammatorys. I hope that its feeling so good that avn might not happen I assume if the bone dieing I wouldnt get to the stage I'm at now but time will tell I suppose
 
Hi there, Thanks for updating. Glad you’re avoiding ladders. :yes: Wise choice. :wink:
Let us know how your appointment goes next month. We’d love to follow your progress.
Until then, all the best to you!
@SeanMurphy
 
Wonderful news, Sean!
“See you in a year”....music to our ears.
Now all you need to do is behave so you don’t have to see him any sooner. :)
Thanks for updating and have a wonderful weekend!
@SeanMurphy
 
Hi, does anyone have any experience with stem cells therapy? I was looking at somewhere that does it and it's ment to work wonders for healing but I know nobody who has had it done before
 
Hi Sean,
I really haven’t researched this topic, but we do have a few articles in our BoneSmart Library that may be of interest to you -

bonesmart.org

Stem Cell and other innovative treatments

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I don’t know of anyone here offhand who’s experienced stem cell therapy, but possibly someone will stop by.

Enjoy the week!
@SeanMurphy
 
I have not had it done. I was offered to pursue this (or something similar) as an option when I first presented to my PCP with hip pain. I would have had to travel an hour just to be seen and it was VERY expensive, none of which was covered by insurance. I don’t think there have been many good controlled studies providing any substantial evidence based conclusions yet. Needless to say, I wasn’t willing to spend that kind of money for perhaps very little, if any, return. I hung in there and eventually did the proven THR. I’m happy with my decision. Unless you really needed pain relief and had no other option, I would hang on to my money for now.
 
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