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Cannot lift my leg after hip replacement

Posted by kdbee @kdbee, Aug 11, 2024

I had a hip replacement in September and I still cannot lift my leg if I try it’s painful. I can go upstairs but when seated or lying down I cannot lift it. It’s so heavy, like there is no muscle. And it causes bad pain if I try to raise it. Next month will be a year.
Has anyone else had this problem?

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ams | @ams | Apr 28 10:33am
In reply to @gussie "I had R hip replacement seven years ago and while the pain is gone and easy..." + (show)
@gussie

I had R hip replacement seven years ago and while the pain is gone and easy recovery I still can't lift my leg as high as my left one. It doesn't hurt but it feels so heavy like there is a weight on it.

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I have that problem too. I found out that my Psoas muscle was damaged when my hip replacement was done. I am still upset as I waited 2 years not knowing that was done. Too late to go after doctor!

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gussie | @gussie | Apr 28 3:12pm

Me too. My ortho skipped town and left the practice. My new ortho that is very sweet said after seeing my latest MRI "well I wouldn't have done it that way". I also got bursitis in that hip after a few years which can happen.

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