I found this site looking for anyone that is dealing with my issue. I have had both hips replaced. Left one is over 5 years old. Right one is 16 months post surgery. They both seem to be great. I can live life normally. I even played some low intensity basketball this morning.
I have very intense pain in the middle of each thigh after standing in a relaxed position. I am right handed. So, after my left hip replacement my relaxed stance had the majority of weight on my right leg. I was pain free for those 4 years. After the right replacement I began getting intense sharp pain mid thigh after standing in a relaxed (weight on my right leg) position. So, I consciously change my relaxed stance so my left leg would carry the majority of weight. After a short period I have the same intense sharp pain in whichever leg carries the majority of weight as I stand relaxes. The pain only lasts a few seconds but intense enough to make me grit my teeth or groan in pain. I can do OK when I evenly distribute my weight. However, you may be surprised how often we stand unevenly. Household chores like cooking or washing dishes usually include me adding a few choice words from the intense sharp pain.
Anyone experience anything like this? I have tried to exercise and stretch hoping to work through it. Nothing seems to help. My first thought was scare tissue being torn in the thigh muscle but I haven't been able to eliminate it.
Hello @tweedy66, welcome to Connect. You may notice that I merged your "Thigh pain after 2 hip replacements" and combined it with a discussion titled, "Has anyone had sharp thigh pain after hip replacement?" I did this so the members already discussing thigh pain after their hip replacements would see your message and so that you could read through what the members have already shared. If you are replying by email, you can click on VIEW & REPLY to be brought to the new location of your post.
@tweedy66, does your doctor think your hip replacements had anything to do with the stenosis or thigh pains?
Spinal stenosis....arthitis in back......she's referring me to a doctor who specializes in this and mentioned maybe a cortisone shot?? Haven't made the appt yet and a bit apprehensive after a lousy experience with my spinal before rt hip replacement. So glad I've found this discussion group. Thank you!
I had anterior hip replacement three months ago. Many different pains and phases. But better than arthritis pain. However, two months into surgery I started getting these horrible sharp pains on my right thigh - upper, femur area. Excruciating! I saw my surgeon and he told me it was part of the healing process. I took on a vigorous walking regime (yes, with my cane). Within two weeks the pain was gone and has not returned. I don't know why but I am keeping myself moving at all costs.
I had anterior hip replacement three months ago. Many different pains and phases. But better than arthritis pain. However, two months into surgery I started getting these horrible sharp pains on my right thigh - upper, femur area. Excruciating! I saw my surgeon and he told me it was part of the healing process. I took on a vigorous walking regime (yes, with my cane). Within two weeks the pain was gone and has not returned. I don't know why but I am keeping myself moving at all costs.
Hi @laura1956 - My home physical therapist had me walking outside to the end of my block 10 days after surgery. After that, I went a little further each day until I was doing a nice long walk each morning. I agree with you that it helps the healing. Keep moving! You are doing great.
Hello @tweedy66, welcome to Connect. You may notice that I merged your "Thigh pain after 2 hip replacements" and combined it with a discussion titled, "Has anyone had sharp thigh pain after hip replacement?" I did this so the members already discussing thigh pain after their hip replacements would see your message and so that you could read through what the members have already shared. If you are replying by email, you can click on VIEW & REPLY to be brought to the new location of your post.
@tweedy66, does your doctor think your hip replacements had anything to do with the stenosis or thigh pains?
I had a THR right side 6 months ago and have continued to have upper thigh and hip flexor pain on that side. Mostly when standing up from a sitting position and when straightening up after bending over. My ortho Doc just says that he noticed in surgery that I had VERY tight muscles, some people take longer than others to heal, and keep doing PT. Well, it’s getting a little frustrating to be limping and in pain 6 months after surgery. Any exercises that may help the healing process?
I had no muscles left in my right leg after two years of excruciating arthritis. I am just over 3 months of anterior hip replacement. I had lots of right thigh/ femur pain. My surgeon told me it's all part of the process of rebuilding a stagnant leg. I have walked 5000 -10,000 steps a day to strengthen my leg and every day it is better. I am 3 weeks with no cane. Good luck and I hope it changes.
I had a THR right side 6 months ago and have continued to have upper thigh and hip flexor pain on that side. Mostly when standing up from a sitting position and when straightening up after bending over. My ortho Doc just says that he noticed in surgery that I had VERY tight muscles, some people take longer than others to heal, and keep doing PT. Well, it’s getting a little frustrating to be limping and in pain 6 months after surgery. Any exercises that may help the healing process?
Hi @skitchymo - Welcome to the group! It does sound frustrating to be doing everything you're supposed to do and still be in pain. Six months is a long time and I know it must be discouraging. Are you still going to physical therapy? Did they give you any special exercises? I had a TKR last year and my physical therapist suggested a lot of stretching and especially holding the stretches in order to keep the muscles from tightening.
I had Smith & Nephew metal on Metal hips done, both of them. The right side is a full hip & the left is a Burmingham resurfaceing. The full hip has been good to me but the Burmingham has been nothing but trouble. Squeeking, hurting, for years. My doctor will not hear about my poor outcome; he says its not my hip. Next thing I find out my blood Cobalt level is 8.1, I can’t think, I have hypothyroid, Im depressed, i have autoamune problems, I have cardiomyopothy . My doctor won’t even document my simptoms. What can I do ? My doctor won’t recognise an 8.1 cobalt level as a problem. My surgical sight is vey swolen & painful !!! What can I do?
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Hello @tweedy66, welcome to Connect. You may notice that I merged your "Thigh pain after 2 hip replacements" and combined it with a discussion titled, "Has anyone had sharp thigh pain after hip replacement?" I did this so the members already discussing thigh pain after their hip replacements would see your message and so that you could read through what the members have already shared. If you are replying by email, you can click on VIEW & REPLY to be brought to the new location of your post.
@tweedy66, does your doctor think your hip replacements had anything to do with the stenosis or thigh pains?
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1 ReactionSpinal stenosis....arthitis in back......she's referring me to a doctor who specializes in this and mentioned maybe a cortisone shot?? Haven't made the appt yet and a bit apprehensive after a lousy experience with my spinal before rt hip replacement. So glad I've found this discussion group. Thank you!
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1 ReactionI had anterior hip replacement three months ago. Many different pains and phases. But better than arthritis pain. However, two months into surgery I started getting these horrible sharp pains on my right thigh - upper, femur area. Excruciating! I saw my surgeon and he told me it was part of the healing process. I took on a vigorous walking regime (yes, with my cane). Within two weeks the pain was gone and has not returned. I don't know why but I am keeping myself moving at all costs.
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2 ReactionsHi @laura1956 - My home physical therapist had me walking outside to the end of my block 10 days after surgery. After that, I went a little further each day until I was doing a nice long walk each morning. I agree with you that it helps the healing. Keep moving! You are doing great.
I had a THR right side 6 months ago and have continued to have upper thigh and hip flexor pain on that side. Mostly when standing up from a sitting position and when straightening up after bending over. My ortho Doc just says that he noticed in surgery that I had VERY tight muscles, some people take longer than others to heal, and keep doing PT. Well, it’s getting a little frustrating to be limping and in pain 6 months after surgery. Any exercises that may help the healing process?
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1 ReactionI had no muscles left in my right leg after two years of excruciating arthritis. I am just over 3 months of anterior hip replacement. I had lots of right thigh/ femur pain. My surgeon told me it's all part of the process of rebuilding a stagnant leg. I have walked 5000 -10,000 steps a day to strengthen my leg and every day it is better. I am 3 weeks with no cane. Good luck and I hope it changes.
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1 ReactionHi @skitchymo - Welcome to the group! It does sound frustrating to be doing everything you're supposed to do and still be in pain. Six months is a long time and I know it must be discouraging. Are you still going to physical therapy? Did they give you any special exercises? I had a TKR last year and my physical therapist suggested a lot of stretching and especially holding the stretches in order to keep the muscles from tightening.
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1 ReactionI had Smith & Nephew metal on Metal hips done, both of them. The right side is a full hip & the left is a Burmingham resurfaceing. The full hip has been good to me but the Burmingham has been nothing but trouble. Squeeking, hurting, for years. My doctor will not hear about my poor outcome; he says its not my hip. Next thing I find out my blood Cobalt level is 8.1, I can’t think, I have hypothyroid, Im depressed, i have autoamune problems, I have cardiomyopothy . My doctor won’t even document my simptoms. What can I do ? My doctor won’t recognise an 8.1 cobalt level as a problem. My surgical sight is vey swolen & painful !!! What can I do?
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