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Groin pain

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ruth39320
ruth39320

 I am 6 months post op have been really good but the last couple of days I have had groin pain any hippies had the same symptoms 

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  • AnnieK
    AnnieK ruth39320

    Posted

    Groin pain seems to be a fairly common complaint after THR. There are a number of muscles, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissue in and around the groin, and you probably have injured something. Rest, ice and elevation for awhile might help. Rest is so important so you don't keep reinjuring it. If it doesn't get better, then you could see your orthopedist for an examination and diagnosis.
    • ruth39320
      ruth39320 AnnieK

      Posted

      Thankyou Annie I have walked miles. I also think I have a big dose of paranoia in there too! But if feels better again tonight
  • renee01952
    renee01952 ruth39320

    Posted

    hi ruth ,

    just bumped into your post ...

    how are you today? 

    that darn groin pain .... I still get that occasionally and I am like over 12 and 6 months post-op (2 thr's) - it sort of reminds me of the pre-op pain ...

    I think Annie is right here - there is still healing taking place - our body is coping with so much , keeping us in balance, learning to walk properly , and before I know it  I have fallen into bad habits again - limping because I overextended myself, breaking the 90 degree rule repeatedly etc ... 

    and I was diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis about 8 weeks ago by orthopedic surgeon at check up ---

    so, if you are worried, have it checked - it is annoying to hear that you have to slow down and listen to your body ---

    How are you getting on otherwise?  Are you working ? 

    big warm hug

    renee

  • montyjam
    montyjam ruth39320

    Posted

    Ruth, when your hip is not working properly or mending due to surgery, other muscles have to do the work instead. One of these is your adductor, or inner thigh. It gets tight and sore. It connects to your pelvis high up in your groin area and when it gets overworked, pain appears. I also get pain on the inside of my knee where it connects there. Try icing or gentle massage. Speak to your physiotherapist about ways to stretch it. 
  • brenda92532
    brenda92532 ruth39320

    Posted

    Hi Ruth I am 5 months post op and have been improving well apart from my left foot. Last Monday I started with severe groin pain, I couldn't straighten up. I had to go to the hospital for an X-ray they told me it wasn't my hip but a muscle spasm. My husband said it was because I had been gardening but I think I must have turned my body wrongly.

    i hope your groin pain has improved mine is getting better each day.

    Brenda

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