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Problems with Total hip replacement 6 months post op
I have had both my hips replaced. My right one in spring of 2024 and my left one in December of 2024. Zero issues with my right, however, I’m having chronic/severe groin pain along with extreme burning sensation in my left thigh, pain in my buttock and now I’m having instability when I walk. I previously reported to my doctor I felt a “popping” when I would lift my left leg up n rotate it in (think lifting you foot while sitting on a bike to put it on the pedal. My doctor thinks I may have an impingement and has scheduled a procedure to relieve it. The burning in the thigh, instability, and buttock pain are just recently becoming an issue since I last spoke with my surgeon. Anyone else experience these issues? If so what was sone to alleviate them? Thanks
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Wow! I have had both my hips replaced as well in 2017. Do you trust your surgeon and feel confident in his analysis? I would probably want a full explanation of any procedure he recommends before I got on board with the impingement theory. I would also be doing my own research before agreeing with any procedure, but that is just me. I will keep you in prayer and hope you get much needed information and relieve for this difficult situation. Take care.
@scottfr I had anterior hip replacement in January 2025. You are a month ahead of me. I just discovered I have scar adhesions that were affecting my rectus femoris muscle. It started about the 5 month mark. After feeling great up til then I started having pain with the forward motion of my leg. My PT has been doing deep massage on my thigh and scar area. It has released some adhesions and I’m walking better.
I also have extreme nerve pain on the side of my leg from the surgery. Gabapentin has helped with that a lot but I still feel sensations that are painful. Hoping nerves grow back together eventually.
Maybe consult with a Physical therapist and see if they can help relieve some of your groin and buttock pain. I was surprised that adhesions could become such a mobility problem. Best to you.
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1 ReactionHow did you find out you had scar adhesions? X ray?
The PT can feel them inhibiting movement when they try to manipulate your leg.
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1 ReactionI had total right hip replacement 6 months ago.
At 3 weeks I was doing great. Driving, walking with a cane as a prevention- didn't really need it. It’s been downhill ever since. I had alot of PT. I started having nerve pain on the outside of my thigh...burning sensations and total numbness. Gabapentin helps, but I must be consistent with it. I also had deep muscle pain in my groin. PT worked on it. I took a muscle relaxant for a short time. It helped.
Several days ago I started having shooting pain in the other thigh/ groin. I don't get it. I also have low back pain. I often feel unbalanced.
I have an appt with a chiropractor coming up. I hope it helps.
Has anyone experienced anything like this ----pain the good leg? Thanks.
@hippydippy1 OH yes, and in my back. I learned that the surgery changes your gait, which leads to imbalances. I was sent to a rehab PT 14-15 years ago who evaluated my gait and prescribed specific exercises to get back in balance.
The first direction was "Get new, supportive shoes. The old ones are forcing you to compensate for the presurgical wear, which may or may not be visible on the outer sole."
What followed was about 3 months of gait and strength training, on land and in water, to get back in balance.
PS I tried chiropractic and the adjustments lasted a few days. This PT was the final, permanent fix. Now othermaladies of age and arthritis are bothering, and back to a rehab PT every time for long-term adjustments in my exercise routines and how I move.