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I have had both hips replaced. No issues with the first one but the second one I had horrible thigh pain for a long time after. So bad that walking on it was excruciating. I finally started feeling better after months. The surgeon thought possibly I had little fractures from the procedure that would heal.
Nothing else looked off.
Then I would just get the pain occasionally out of the blue. Recently it’s started back up with a vengeance. I can just be walking along and it about takes me down. The muscles are tight and painful. Usually front of thigh and then can also move to front outside.
I’m 2 1/2 years out from the surgery.

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Welcome to Mayo Connect, a great place to share our experiences.
Given your description, I would immediately think of two things. First is muscle tightness that can be corrected with a stretching program, and when thing start to eas, a strengthening program. The second is a possible issue with the implant itself.
So, what to do? First a trip to the surgeon to rule out a bone loosening or othe issue.
The second, a referral to a physical therapist for coaching - it should only take a few visits to get you started on a program you can do at home.
Have you contac9the surgeon about this new issue?
Sue

I have the same issue. I had revision surgery on both hips this last year and I get the same sharp thigh pains. I walk a lot at work and yesterday the pain in my thighs made me limp and wax painful. I do stretch before I shower in the morning before work. The pain is sharp. But not all the time