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Walking without a hip joint

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@coltura68

I am looking at having my spacer removed. I will be to the point of not being able to have one put back in. I am not sure what the future holds in the way of walking. How long did it take for you to go from having the hip removed to being able to walk with a walker? I have so many questions regarding life without the hip joint

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pdtsomerset | @pdtsomerset | Jan 18, 2023

Hi,
Within 24hrs of my hip removal surgery I was up an using a walker. Of course there was the issue of leg length deficit but I still was able to slowly increase my time with the walker. I was told by PT they want you walking so you don't lose strength in the leg.
Once I was transferred to rehab they measured my leg for a shoe lift. Presently I have a 4 inch lift. While in rehab the focus was on day to day activities acclimating to the new leg variance...sych as maneuvering in the kitchen, bathroom, stairs etc. OP helped with bathing using a bench n transferring etc.
Hope this helps. Any other questions concerns just ask. This is an excellent forum to do so.
Peter

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