12 weeks post op
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Hi All,
I'm sure this will have been asked already, however can anyone tell me if it is normal still to be swollen around the new joint? The swelling is visible and I can feel it when walking or exercising. No real sensation if I'm sitting or lying down...
Its worrying me that I might be having an adverse reaction to the new joint.
Thanks
David.
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sue82264 David06570
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David,
I'm 2 weeks ahead of you and just called my doc and sent pics of my leg. I had the anterior approach. I have a slight swelling on the right side of my scar in a 2"x2" patch (which is also the area that is numb). That area gets red after I exercise which was why I called him. I was told that veins and nerves are busy re-forming in that area and unless it is draining or I have a fever, it's probably not a worry.
David06570 sue82264
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Hi Sue,
I dont seem to have a fever, so what your saying makes a lot of sense. I'll give it a bit longer and see how it goes.
hows things with your recovery other than that?
David.
CBC David06570
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David06570 CBC
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Hi,
I have another physio appointment in a few weeks. I'll ask about that. Thanks
renee01952 David06570
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Hi david,
there is a lot of brutal manipulation of joint during THR surgery - the cutting, dislocating, fitting and banging in of prothesis ... I think it is normal for that area to be swollen - even now, and I am many moons post-op from 2THR surgeries, around the hip joint and femur it is still tender to the touch ...
as long as you don't have a fever and it just looks swollen, I think it is normal -
of course, if you are concerned please make an appointment with your OS or GP...
How are you getting on otherwise?
big warm hug
renee
David06570 renee01952
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Hi Renee,
Thanks for the reminder of what we have been through. I guess I need to be patient.
I'm getting on okay thanks. Other than the swelling, the main issue I have is getting the right glutes working again. They are still a bit weak and sluggish and the physio isnt too happy with the slow recovery. Because of the weakness its putting a strain on my adductors and lower back.
How are things with yourself?
David.