Has anyone had sharp thigh pain after hip replacement

I'm sorry to hear you are suffering - I can relate because my implants had to be redone after on 5 years - and I ended up with 3 surgeries and a lot of PT to get it right.

Yes, I do have a suggestion, actually a couple of them.

First, as to pelvic tilt, a huge percentage of the population has this - 75% of women, 85% of men. Treating pelvic tilt may or may not be successful, and may not be the source of your pain.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21658988/
Second, no amount of PT, massage or other external measures is going to fix the problem you have - that the femoral stem is adhered to the wrong tissue. I do not know if there are other risks associated with it not being adhered to the femur - that is a question for an experience remedial orthopedic surgeon.

Third, when an implanted hip "goes bad", you need an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in revisions and remediation to evaluate the problem, to determine whether waiting is going to make the issue worse, and to perform the corrective surgery. Then you need orthopedic rehab PT (not typical hip replacement PT) to get your gait corrected after years of limping.

I understand your frustration, but maybe a consult can explain all of your risks and options. If the loose implant damages the femur, it is possible there could be ongoing damage that will make later revision more difficult.

And, from your screen name, it sounds like you might be a dancer - wouldn't it be nice to get on the floor again?
Sue

Good morning.
I had my left hip replaced June 29, 2021. I was recovering well from surgery for about 3 weeks, at which point I had severe pain in my thigh. I had not fallen (and still haven't yet). X-rays showed that my prothesis had slipped about 3/4" into my femur. On Aug. 17, 2021, I had hip replacement revision. My surgeon had not cemented the original prothesis in place, which I understood is relatively common, but he did cement my replacement.
Ever since the slippage, I have had pain in the mid-front of my thigh! Sometimes the pain is not as severe as other times, but it's always there! I've needed a cane to walk, and sometimes needed to revert back to using a walker a few times due to the pain.
I've undergone nerve-conductivity tests. Myofascial release and physical therapy, several injections and Rx's. I've had a Spinal Cord Stimulator put into my back which has only resulted in inconsistent relief.
The pain occurs whenever I put weight on my left leg or try to lift my leg while sitting, or moving it sideways, or catch my foot on something while walking. and so on.
It's been nearly 3 years with this pain! Any ideas on possible causes/ solutions?

Thank you!!!!

Yep. I had hip replacement 3 years ago, and hip replacement revision shortly following. Sharp pain in front side of thigh about 1/2 way between knee and hip.

Sue,
Thank you for response! Great insight and info!
Confirmed what 3 Drs/Xrays denoted after 10 years.

I have a CLEClinic Ortho surgeon experienced in hip revisions- Sugery set for Aug 16 th🙏🏼
I appreciate you !

PS -yes, I would love to polka again.😂

Oh, so very sorry to read. I wish you relief & answers!

Q: so you Did have a hip provision and your pain ensued?
My limp/gait/trip/pain issues started @ 8 years post anterior THR.
Now posterior THR revision schedule on Aug 16th 🙏🏼

Sue, who responded to me seemed to be spot on just for my scenerio.

Yes. I have pain in front of thigh. About half way between knee and hip. Hurts bad when I stand or walk, along with making lateral movements. I had hip replacement in June 2021, and revision in August of 2021

Hi Edith , I have exactly what your describing for the last 14 months since surgery , have tried everything theirs is and still 3 different orthopaedic doctors can’t pinpoint what it is….

Did u ever get to the bottom of it and had the pain gone ?

Hi rhuck, did u get to the bottom of what it was ? I have the exact same pain and feelings after 14 months post surgery..
Are u better now ?

I had a right hip replacement in Nov. 2022.
I will get an occasional shot of moderate pain. That being said, from my research the prosthesis will never be as good as the original and you will on occasion have some mild discomfort. If it’s more of acute continuous type, that would be an issue that needs addressed.

Not either of the people you addressed, but in my experience (after 2 total replacements and 3 revisions over 19 years) the usual issue is weakness in the quadriceps muscle. If other causes have been ruled out, it might be time for some targeted physical therapy.
Have you addressed this issue with a rehab therapuist?