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Has anyone still had pain a year after your hip replacement?
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Yes, I do. The doctors explained that since the skeletal system works together, it is sometimes difficult to discern the origin of pain. So I am seeing an orthopedic doctor who is working with me to determine whether or not my pain is being caused by my hip. I do have bursitis that gives me great pain but there really isn’t much to do about that except cortisone injections.
So far I have had an injection in my SI joint which didn’t help much. Now I’m going for physical therapy to see if strengthening my core will help me to recover from the hip surgery completely and keep the back pain in check.
Honestly, I heard so many folks say so many wonderful things about their hip surgery that I am not experiencing. It’s discouraging. I do hope you are doing well as that magical surgery 1st anniversary rolls around!
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I too had pain after one of my hip replacements. I had been limping for years before it was determined that both hips and not my back or my knee were the problem causing much of my pain. The first surgeon "didn't believe PT is necessary" for hip replacements, so even after new hips I continued to have back pain. Some years later, long story not relevant here, both hips were replaced again and the new surgeon ordered rehab therapy to get me moving well.
The excellent PT studied my gait, and determined that I had been limping so long I was causing multiple issues.
Step one in the process was brand new, supportive shoes. All of my old ones were unevenly worn based on my lean and my limp.
Step two was an evaluation of my walk - from front, back and side, on level ground, a ramp and stairs.
Step three was making conscious efforts to stand straight, walk evenly, and look forward.
The final step was strengthening exercises and core exercises to support my new stride.
Fast forward over 12 years - my hips are great, my back only hurts if I neglect exercise too long, and I am working on my leg muscles to prolong the life of my bad knee.
Can you talk to either the PT or doc about evaluating your gait? And have you replaced your shoes since surgery, at least the ones you usually wear when active?