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10 weeks post op and still hurting

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Jackie_k
Jackie_k

Hello all, can someone please advise me on something I'm sadly clueless about? I know I've had ceramic/ titanium THR and I've been told something like a "honeycomb" thing has been used in order for my bone to grow around and into,  is this making sense to any of you clued up people out there? Also, is recovery harder because of this as I'm walking ok without sticks ( unless I'm really tired and it's hurting) but I still have a lot of pain down the outside of my thigh and I can literally "feel" the implant and my leg feels heavy when I walk, thanks and wishing you all well xx

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  • carmen56984
    carmen56984 Jackie_k

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    Hi Jackie K

    Am 15 weeks and i can walk around the house without the crutches, but when going out i have to use just one of them as my leg does get tired and sometime a little painful. the bone and all the other bits and pices have to grow back to help with the healing and strengthen progress. don't forget you had a Major Surgery!  it will take a while to recover everyone recovery is different.

    Good Luck!

    • janice01857
      janice01857 carmen56984

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      hi Carmen,I am 11weeks post op i had thr on my left hip, doing all my exercises,but still walking with one stick when i go out, i dont use it in doors but find i walk with a limp and rolling gait, im really worried that i will not be able to walk unaided as it can be like you said a bit painful, has anyone else had this problem if so how long did it last,
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