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THR, Anterior Approach - 3 week mark

Posted by leigh60 @leigh60, Oct 1, 2016

60 yo, female
Total right hip replacement, anterior, 3 wks ago. Able to walk unaided, but limping and joint pain when walk. Muscle pain & burning in thigh and side of hip.
Question: How long b4 joint pain when walking and muscle pain subsides? I am due to have same surgery on Left hip in 23 days. Thank you.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 19, 2016

@leigh60 I've been thinking about you. Has your pain level improved since earlier this month? Have you made a decision yet regarding the second surgery? Please feel free to keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. Best wishes!

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leigh60 | @leigh60 | Oct 19, 2016

Yes. Pain level has greatly improved at Week 5, post surgery TRHR. Feeling much better and mobility almost normal. Walked 2.68 miles at one time yesterday. I continue with recumbent bike and floor exercises.
I will have THR on Left hip surgery next Monday.

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tallteri | @tallteri | Oct 19, 2016
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Yes. Pain level has greatly improved at Week 5, post surgery TRHR. Feeling much better and mobility almost normal. Walked 2.68 miles at one time yesterday. I continue with recumbent bike and floor exercises.
I will have THR on Left hip surgery next Monday.

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So Happy for Your continued progress !!! looking forward to hearing about Your THR on left hip ! You are a strong woman ! And you have lot's of people cheering for YOU !

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 19, 2016

@leigh60 I'm so glad to hear that you are doing better! That must be encouraging as you get ready for your next surgery.

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leigh60 | @leigh60 | Jan 6, 2017

Re: POSSIBLE HIP JOINT INFECTION
Had second (left) total hip replacement anterior surgery 10/24/16. Currently at 11 week mark. Unfortunately, I continue to have more joint pain now than I had pre-surgery.
Ortho doctor is suspicious of a deep joint infection (there is no sign of infection from outside, as all healed nicely and no swelling). I have had two blood tests for sedimentation rate and protein. Both were elevated, which is an indication of infection. Next was a visit with musculoskeletal radiologist for hip joint aspiration of joint fluids. I am awaiting results.

Question : Has anyone experienced this ?

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Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Dec 26, 2018
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3 months

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Hi @outspoken - Welcome to Connect. Not sure I'm following but I think you are saying you had a THR 3 months ago. Is that correct? How is it going? Wishing you the best!

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