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How long should pain last after total hip replacement?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jul 19 9:26pm | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
I am 71 and had hip surgery in May 2025, and am still unable to walk without a walker in July 2025. Even with the walker, I shuffle. My concern is about the timeline. My PT said I will be able to walk with a cane by August 2025, but I think that is wishful thinking on his part. I am frustrated and not very hopeful at this point,
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First, remember, this is early days yet - your incision has barely healed, let alone the bones and muscles that were assaulted by the operation!
How were you walking before the surgery? Unassisted, cane, walker...?
Also, what do you think is causing you to shuffle? Do you have pain, weakness or balance issues?
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I'm scheduled to have anterior hip replacement surgery the 15th of July and I am 69, almost 70 and in pretty good shape physically. I sure hope and pray I will not need any walking aids near that long as I live by myself and have very few people locally that can help. I am going to try to be walking unaided by the 3rd week out if at all possible. God bless you and I hope you get self sufficient very soon.