Hip replacement advice

[herbie]

I had total hip replacement 4 weeks ago and am a bit concerned that when I walk without stick I'm in pain and have a very bad limp is this normal I'm doing exercises but am not seeing consultant untill March I know it's early days but still ?? Any advice much appreciated.

[bednobs]

i agree with you - very early days :)

[Sqad]

Limp....pain.......4 weeks post op............to be honest it is a "slight " cause .....well perhaps "more" than a slight cause for concern....in my opinion.

However, all patients react differently and the gait doesn't particularly bother me.............but pain? I would ask for an review before March 1st.

[solvitquick]

Surprised you weren't followed up after discharge. Report pain/balance to GP/Hospital. Often post-hip op., one leg is slightly longer or shorter. If this is problem then they will arrange for shoe-wedges t make legs equal length. Other possibility you must get checked is dislocation. BUT SEE ALL OF THE MEDICS INVOLVED - THEY ARE YOUR SERVANTS NOT YOUR MASTERS.

[kariah]

It can take over 3 months for the pain to go, as long as its not agony, then think this is normal x

[Calvados]

Herbie, I had mine done on Oct 22nd. Use your walking stick. You'll need it for another 4 or 5 weeks yet. Try to walk small distances without it, but use it when you feel the need. You've only been out of hospital for 3 weeks so I'm sure you still need your stick. I used mine for most of the 13 weeks recovery, although towards the end of that time I only carried it in case I thought I might need it. Stay with it and don't try to do too much. You'll be fine if you don't try to over-do it.
I'm back at work now and doing ok. Good luck Keep us posted on your progress.

[herbie]

Thank you for your answers very helpfull i think bit frustrated as am stuck indoors because off the snow grr am goin to mention to doc about 1 leg being shorter will keep you posted thanks again

[Sqad]

solvi..... \\\THEY ARE YOUR SERVANTS NOT YOUR MASTERS\\\

Nice one....that will really p1ss of the "medics2 with that attitude.