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Nerve damage after hip replacement surgeries

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jan 8 10:32am | Replies (25)
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@arlla

I too had full hip replacement surgery, 2 years ago. I've been having numbness in a portion of my front thighe for the past 6 months or so. I don't have pain, just a strange feeling if numbness in a small area. I wonder if it will get worse.

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lapistwo | @lapistwo | May 29, 2023

The numbness in my thigh is getting better after five months. I would think after two years you might want to ask a professional what they think.
Shelley

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | May 30, 2023

I had my last hip replacement/revision surgery over 10 years ago (5 total surgeries and a very long story). I still have a small numb area on one thigh that has never gone away, nor has it gotten worse.
Nerves have an amazing ability to regenerate over time, but if some are fully severed they will not get better. Unless it increases in area, or progresses to pins and needles, tingling or pain, I would not be too concerned about it. If you are still seeing the surgeon for periodic checks ( I see mine every 2 years for xrays to be sure everything is good) you could ask about it.
Or have your primary "mark" the area in your chart on your next visit, then check a year later to see if it is getting larger.
Sue

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