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Walking without a hip joint

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Nov 16 8:18am | Replies (515)

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I am and was told I would never be able to get one again. It was suppose to be a left hip replacement and went bad. They did a revision but I had a lot of infection and had to be taken out. I also had a drop foot on my left leg and dealing with that as well. I go to therapy 3x a week. I just got a brace and a lift for my shoe and will try it soon since I need adjustments on it. It’s very hard when I was active before this and now I can’t believe it. I was told by my surgeon that it could take up to a year with the drop foot and the leg as well. You just have to have patience and do the best that you can. I just got home 4 months ago after spending 5 months in rehabs. Physical therapists say I’m doing well considering. I do walk but like a turtle but I try. The main thing is exercising and that will help in time. Hang in there🙏

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Hello...I had girdlestone resection about 18 months ago and told I would never be able to have another hip due to chronic Osteomyelitis in my femur and pelvis now and on lifelong antibiotics. I am walking with a walker and crutches for short distances. I was very active before this happened to me and I continue to do my exercises daily. I like to talk with anyone in my situation to see if there's anything else I could do to help myself or offer help to get the best possible outcome. I'm 70 and live in Michigan.......Cindy