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Can walking be accomplished without a hip or hip replacement?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Sep 16, 2025 | Replies (77)Comment receiving replies
This was pretty much what happened to me...with both hips. Right hip replaced 2010, left hip replaced 2013. Years of pain in both. I continuously complained that something was wrong.
I was ALWAYS told I was wrong. I was told it was not infected or out of socket repeatedly until I started seeing an amazing doctor...Dr Jimmy Bowen who listened and believed me. In 2018 he sent me to St Louis to a surgeon who removed the infected implant on the left side. In 2022 I had to have the right (and worse hip/leg) I was told I would only be able to use a wheelchair...no crutches, walker, cane etc.
Well it took me about 2 yrs but I can walk with crutches. One leg is about an inch shorter my leg and hip muscles are week but getting stronger. So Yes you can 😉 Remember the right physical therapy is important
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Hello...are you saying you have had "both" hip joints removed with no implants and able to walk with crutches? That is amazing and I'm so very happy for you if that is the case. I had Girdlestone Surgery (left hip joint removed) 3 years ago and can walk on crutches or walker and doing quite well with minimal pain. There is a group on Facebook that was started this spring called "Girdlestone Procedure Outcomes" for those that have gone through this surgery. There are currently 75 members from all over the world sharing their experiences with each other and offering support & encouragement to one another. Please feel free to join and share your story if you'd like to. Wishing you continued success in your journey!!