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HI HIppies
I know this question has been asked before but I can't find the link. I had a little walk round the living room without my crutches today at almost 6 weeks post op and was horrified to realise that I still have the rolling gait and limp.
At what stage did your rolling gait and limp disappear, if it did at all. I know there is a lot of mucles to be built up again but I really thought I would walk normally
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susan47173 toto64676
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AnnieK toto64676
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How long did you have a limp pre-surgery? Did you use walking aids before surgery, if so, how long? If it was a long time, it is possible your muscles are very weak and will need more building up.
I didn't have a limp pre-op, but now I do, long after it should have gone. Am working with a new doctor to figure out exactly which muscles/tendons in my hip/leg are damaged and how badly, although it seems things are improving just a little bit now after 7 months. I've done lots of online research to study the anatomy of which muscles do which jobs to keep the hip even on both sides while walking. Your doctor should know this, and be able to help you figure it out. Good luck!
carol98191._UK toto64676
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Had my check up, everything fine, got the usual reply to any questions - time and patience 😬
helen56309 toto64676
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I am just over 10 weeks post op and I am walking in the house with no
sticks but still use one when I am out but it's only for reassurance and it has really only been the last few days that my husband said you are
walking with just about no limp with me it was gaining confidence in the
new hip that was a problem and I have some back pain which with
exercises has greatly improved as before my op I walked bent over with 2 sticks so just be patient it will all sort itself out 6 weeks is still very early in your recovery as all the muscles have to streghten again every week
you will move better and before you know it you will be walking
completely normal and wonder what you were worrying about
Take care and Good luck with your recovery
carol98191._UK helen56309
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Im trying to walk around the house with no sticks, have managed it better over the past few days. I still take a stick out with me as well, I feel it's a confidence thing with me, it's believing that the new hip is fine and I now can do everything with it, however, at times my brain is still telling me no!!
😁😁😁😁😁 I've now got to tell myself " yes you can do it " and hopefully will be walking limp and stick free. 😃😃😃😃
helen56309 carol98191._UK
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I am exactly like you its just believing that all is fine and this new
Hip is mine and will do what I expect it too
Like me just keep going and yes you can do it after all I would
never have believed I would be PAIN FREE so stick and limp free
is a walk in the park (literaly😃)
Take care
dalmation toto64676
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started going a couple of weeks ago and got different exercises to do so hopefully things will improve.
need the other hip done as well so maybe that is stopping me walking normally.
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rose0000 toto64676
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It is a good idea to see a physio so they can help you retrain and help you with targeted muscle strengthening exercises, and general correcting of posture, which is the hardest to do by yourself.
You will get there with dedication and patience, as we all do eventually! Thankfully!
Rocketman_SG6UK toto64676
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I started walking without sticks around the house at about 7-8 weeks after the first operation. This week I am able to walk without sticks - at 14 weeks post first op, 4 weeks post second op.
It happened very suddenly, overnight in fact, I just found that I was stable and almost limp free in the morning.
I was walking 2-3 miles outside with one stick, but now I have now started walking outside without a stick, I have had to restart at 0.5 miles per day. It is much more exhausting than it was with a stick - i expect this will pass once I get going again and the muscles improve.
Graham
Rocketman_SG6UK
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I am sure this will pass too.
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reg202 toto64676
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As someone previously mentioend, it depends on how severe the condoitions were pre-op. In my case, I was bad. so I knew my total recovery may take longer.
The key to recovery is dependent on a few things. Muscle strength is probably the most important. Retraining your leg parts to work again is necessary. This is by repetition of exercise. Stretching is also very important. NOTE - only begin a regimented stretching routing after 10-12 weeks and get the Doc's OK to start. You can cause damage by stretching to much too early-- any sooner than 10 weeks, in my opinion, is too early .
The third thing to consider is that in most cases after surgery the leg length is shorter. This can be changed over time. Stretching and strengthening muscles will help in lengthening the leg back to where it should be. However, it may not ever get back to the equal length of the other leg. Lot depends on the surgery . In most cases the muscles,and tendons are tightened up after sue=rgery so need to be lengthened by the stretching. Soemtimes it is necessary to get fitted shoes with soles that are different heights.
Hope this may help someewhat.
annone70291 toto64676
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toto64676 annone70291
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I am not having physio as we are given an exercise sheet instead. Got my 6 week check tomorrow and if they are not happy then they will offer physio. I think it is a money saving thing in Wales.
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