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Questions regarding total hip replacement
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Has anyone had a total anterior hip replacement and had their tendon cut? My sister had this happen and by the time it was addressed it was too late to fix. She now wobbles like a duck and has many additional problems due to this. Thank you in advance for anything you can tell me.
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@mamm. Hi there, I also wondered what other issues your sister is having. I had a total hip replacement in 2016...after a fall and subsequent failed fixation. I developed an antalgic gait afterwards. I went for a 2nd opinion a few weeks ag and was told that i likely have a neuroma from cutting through a nerve during surgery. This has left me with groin pain, pain in my buttock and a loping gait. I would suggest that your sister ask her surgeon for a CT scan and blood work, including a CRP to look for inflammation. I probably haven't helped you much but wish you and your sister well.
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HI, @mamm - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I've merged your post with this discussion, "Questions about total hip replacement," so you could read what others have said about their experiences and talk with others who have discussed similar surgeries as your sister.
I'm sorry to hear about your sister's tendon cut being discovered too late to fix.
I'm hoping members like @carolg @mamie @mrfish will have some thoughts for you with your sister's case. @predictable @lynnmorgan0916 and @bobbielafleur may also have some input.
Will you also share some of the additional problems she is dealing with due to the tendon issue?