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swollen feet/toe post hip replacement
<p>This may be in the wrong group admin move if you think it can be better placed<br />7 weeks after successful total hip replacement my ankles and feet have swollen up , more on the left which is the side I had the operation , feet shiny</p><p>Not been very mobile so maybe that’s it, Am on diuretics which make me wee a lot but are not doing anything for my feet</p><p>Anyone got any ideas, I have read kinesio taping help any experience here ?</p>
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Good morning - Looking at that toe, I see discoloration, but right now at least no swelling. Remember that with your surgery, there was A LOT of bleeding from the procedure, then you had edema, with the capillary leaks Lori was describing - it looks to me like some blood is pooled there and will go away with time.
So, are you living somewhere with either the current extreme heat or rain/changeable weather? Those can often make things achy.
Unless this gets worse - swollen, hot or pulsating, it too will pass with time and continued healing.
Keep moving - that's the best medicine!
Sue
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1 Reactionthank you both. my surgery was just 6 months. my gp has diagnosed without seeing it as its still quite hard to get face to face appointments but said as long as its a normal temperature and not blue indicating loss of blood supply then its probably ok. I need tol fo back to wearing proper shoes with inserts / orthotics and it does not help that the nail broke with a little bleeding. I do rest and elevate but I guess now ive really got moving , walking shortish distances and driving there is increased strain on my feet. I am wondering if a little strapping round the toe joint would help
June 7th will be one year since my surgery. My foot and ankle has been swollen 80 percent of that time. At first I thought my foot was broken so I went to see a foot doctor (another $45 copay). The surgeon said swelling was normal after hip replacement, but for an entire year? The foot in question is still discolored. I've had two different Doppler's done. Results were good. But my surgeon never and I repeat "never" mentioned the word "foot drop." When are these wealthy doctors going to take responsibility for their mistakes? Because no lawfirm will take this type of suit. It's like they're all in "cohoots" with each other and not only are they screwing everyone but they are getting generously paid for it. I'm so tired of the shit. My quality of life sucks and the prognosis is not good.
Just had my hip replaced. Surgeon said my swelling and pain in my ankle and foot was due to gout crystals. Anyone else get this diagnosis? Did it go away as he promised it will.