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I was in ICU for 4 days with my leg in a foam block. Then on an Orthopaedic ward for 3 weeks. Began physio within 1 week of operation. I was walking very short distances on a frame within 3 weeks of the operation and on crutches within 5 weeks. I am fully load bearing on crutches and can walk about 30 meters before rest. I still have some pain after walking up stairs. Haven't been signed off by my surgeon yet but hope to get some longer term prognosis when I see him in December
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Thank you for the detailed explanation. I have a much better idea of what to expect if I have to travel the same path, and a much better idea of the questions I need to ask my orthopedist. Blessings to you.
I forgot to ask ... do you have any back or sciatic nerve pain that has developed from load bearing on the shorter leg following your Girdlestone procedure? Prior to my THR, I had severe sciatic nerve pain because one leg was slightly shorter. Since my THR, the sciatic nerve pain is gone, but now I’m at risk of a worse outcome as I wait to find out if the hip joint is infected.
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I still sleep with the foam block for comfort