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4 years on from hip replacement and getting aches and pains

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MartinC
MartinC

Hi all, my right hip was replaced 4 years ago and after the first year's pains it's been great since. But in the last few weeks I've been getting increasing stiffness and discomfort on the outside of my hip and down to my knee, in a pattern that's worryingly familiar. Has anyone else encountered anything similar? Should I be worried or could it just be a minor setback that will go away?

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  • melissa1308
    melissa1308 MartinC

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    I find im very achey if the weather is wet and cold. are you laying funny in bed??

    Mention it to your GP if your not happy.

  • shay5678
    shay5678 MartinC

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    Hi Martin

    i am in a very simular situation. in my 4th year of hip replacement but recently been getting bad pains. its seems the stem was only 90% healed from the start, but the xrays over the past few years have not changed. on a recent visit to my consultant he said the stem might be flipping or moving a mm causing the pains but it's a THR again to sort the problem with big risk coming from removing the stem not to crack the femur . I am in my 30s and am pretty devastated over it as my job is manual work. I hope constant non impact exercise and stretching can help you. I do find the sauna and pool good at easing or masking the pains. Best of luck with everything

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