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pain in thigh 7 weeks after being rammed by unleashed dog
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I had a thr last January and was doing great with almost no pain. Yay. In mid October I was rammed in my thigh three times on two separate occasions in a park where dogs should have been on leash but were roaming free. My thigh still hurts after nearly 7 weeks. I thought maybe I had a contusion which when Googled stated that it would take 6-8 weeks to go away. I am wondering if anyone else has had their thigh injured on their operated leg. Should I be concerned? The only area that hurts is where the dog rammed into my thigh.
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@linnie1948 I see your question has been waiting a few days for response. As the proud owner of bionic hips, let me assure you that it is normal to wonder if nearby injuries are affecting the replaced joint, especially the first time it happens. I have been walking around on mine for 18 years, and early on every bump and bruise worried me.
Let's think about where you are in your healing journey - nearly a year out and doing great. That means not only has the incision healed, but the stem is well-knitted into your femur and stable. The pain is only around the injury, and you don't feel any instability, so you probably have a deep tissue bruise - these can take a long time to heal.
You probably have your one year check-in with your surgeon coming up, and they will x-ray the implant, so will be able to tell if there is any possible damage then. Are you comfortable waiting that long? If not you could call the surgeon's office and explain what happened and request any early checkup - or at least an early x-ray for them to view.
Are you seeing any improvement? Home treatment to help the blood flow might speed healing - at this stage, a little heat followed by gentle massage can encourage the blood to flow and clear any remaining bruising.
Sue
PS When we had unruly dogs near us, most walkers carried a cane or stout stick and would swing it gently when they were nearby. It seemed to work - except for the short yappy ones who thought it was a toy.😉
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5 ReactionsYou may carry a light switch - a small, flexible stick - when you go to the park. Use it to deter dogs from hitting you. If the dog owners object, call the Police. I can understand dogs running free in a park designed that way, but you have the right to protect yourself.