phenry57
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Its been 12 days post surgery for my uncemented THR and I still cannot bear any weight. Physical therapy is limited to strengthening muscular tissue, but any stress on the joint results with shots of pain. And it is getting worse. At about 3 days post surgery, I was easily able to slide the leg upwards on to the bed. With the help of a sling and by doing a heal slide, I was able move the leg into position on the bed. Over the past few days, this simple task is now difficult and painful. The weight of the leg seems to increase with each new day. The pain that I experience is very sharp at the hip joint and on a scale of 1-10, is a 10. While lying comfortably, there is little to no pain. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>
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I believe the prosthesis has either come loose or the femur has a hairline fracture. An x-ray taken on day 6 shows no fracture of the bone but with the metal prosthesis masking the bone, it is difficult to conclude this. My doctor has a lets wait and see attitude and “guarantees that it can’t be loose”. If this continues up to the 12<SUP>th</SUP> week, then my doctor will have to make a decision- and I will seek a second opinion. <o:p></o:p>
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Has anyone else experienced a similar recuperation? I would like to hear from uncemented THRs only. Please let me know your recovery story.
Dana <o:p></o:p>
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I believe the prosthesis has either come loose or the femur has a hairline fracture. An x-ray taken on day 6 shows no fracture of the bone but with the metal prosthesis masking the bone, it is difficult to conclude this. My doctor has a lets wait and see attitude and “guarantees that it can’t be loose”. If this continues up to the 12<SUP>th</SUP> week, then my doctor will have to make a decision- and I will seek a second opinion. <o:p></o:p>
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Has anyone else experienced a similar recuperation? I would like to hear from uncemented THRs only. Please let me know your recovery story.
Dana <o:p></o:p>