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Very, very scared to have knee surgery and hip surgery
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 24, 2023 | Replies (119)Comment receiving replies
Another good question, because it's my right hip and my right knee that gives me trouble, a lot of trouble. (Pain.) So I need to ask (thanks again) which should be done first, and then again -- the question is -- why.
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I just had a steroid injection in my right hip joint which has given me some relief from pain from osteoarthritis and a bone spur. I am scheduled to see a surgeon in a few weeks who performs an anterior replacement which eliminates the cutting of muscles and tendons which significantly lengthens the healing process. I suggest you find one who uses that technique.
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I had same situation. Once hip or knee is injured your gait becomes altered. I didn't even realize I was limping until family and friends pointed it out. I really wanted to do my knee first but dr wanted to do my hip. Physical therapy is the MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do for recovery. You have to stay with it as hard as it may seem on some days, to make full recovery. It is worth it!