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Cannot lift my leg after hip replacement
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Nov 22, 2025 | Replies (58)Comment receiving replies
@palmat47
I have had both hips replaced at different times. 2023 I had R hip replaced and afterwards could not lift my leg. I did a lot of PT my pain was from femoral nerve being injured in some way. For 2 years I couldn't lift the leg, but finally some of it came back. I can lift it a foot or so from the floor. I recommend exercise in water, in a spa pool (with s warm temperature) I continued to do exercises that would help me. hope something works for you. The worst for me is nerve pain long.....recovery.
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@morkat
Thanks for sharing.
I've been to 3 neurologist. My femoral nerve was damaged as well. Also an impingement of a nerve.
Actually, its been getting worse. Especially when I go to bed. I find it very painful to turn from the left to the right raising my leg. I'm going to see a specialist
In another town that was recommended by my surgeon. I go for my three month checkup on my left.Hip the end of this month. He will guide me as what to do next. I'll keep you posted!