After hip replacement can you cross legs over to put socks on?

I was the same before my op. I’m now almost 10 weeks post op and can put on my socks. I haven’t crossed my legs (apart from at the ankles) since I had my first hip done 10 years ago, so can’t tell you about that. And I prefer to get a pedicure but I can certainly reach my toes.

I had anterior. I could cross my legs the day of surgery. Never a problem. Never restricted by surgeon

You sound exactly like me talking I have the same problems. I am almost 2 weeks post surgery. My surgeon said I would not be able to do these things after surgery as it would just take the pain away. I will be interested in other people's experience after a posterior THR.

Well I can, from about 6 months post op.

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Absolutely not! You can’t break the 90 degree rule, cross the midpoint, cross your legs etc. 

At least six weeks and more like 12.

yes yes yes you will be able to put on your socks lol, but not right away, get a "sock-help". I am 10 months post-op, I can cut my toes nails but it is not easy, prefer to go for a nice pedi. Good  luck

12 mos post op and still can't.  I do not have the range of motion I should.

Penny

I can just put my socks on (9 months post two stage revision) It's about the same as it was after my orginal THR. It's a struggle (as is toenail cutting) I generally cheat by putting a folded sock on the floor and putting my toes in - then it is easy to grab a bit of sock.

My wife (THR 6 mo) can put hers on easily. I can't cross my legs to do it though, just bending my leg in a straight line.

Mike

I had a posterior, so it came with restrictions. I was back painting my toe nails from week 7! Socks I didn’t need for ages because it was summertime. I was putting those on again after 3 months. (And much easier than pre op!) Good luck.

I could not reach to put on socks or cut my toenails for about 3 years before my op. I used a soxon sock aid, couldnt have managed without it. after the op I had 3 months of restrictions anyway, and was told not to try it, after the 12 weeks restrictions lifted I gradually noticed I could reach a bit further with leg shaving or fake tan comfortably, never forcing it as instructed. It took about 9 months before I could put on socks, I still cant cross the leg in the same way I do with unoperated one on top of other leg, but lean forward to do it .  My surgeon said most people can and some will do it differently,and some never, I guess it depends on your condition and how long you couldnt before hand too. I was over the moon when I finally ditched my sock aid....though if I had to continue to use it,I would have accepted it as life without pain walking about and mobility increased otherways is just amazing... but so glad I can. THe new hip has been lifechanging for me at 55.  Hopefully you will reach your feet too, just be patient and good luck for next month. 

It's much easier to put on your socks and clip your toenails by laying down, instead of sitting down and bending over.

It is going to take a while to heal up so initially (and even now actually) try laying on your bed to do those things.

But yeas after I healed up I could do both of those things, although I still clip my nails while laying on my back and pulling up my leg to my groin area to get at the toenails.

Hi there,

?I had posterior replacement last September. To be honest I couldn't ever cross my leg on that side, and socks had been a problem for a long time. In the year up to surgery my poor hubby put my sock on for me and tied my shoe every day. Had a few weird scenarios at work when I had to ask colleagues to help me with my shoelace though! It was only on the run up to surgery that I realised you could even buy a sock aid! Now post surgery I can just about manage  if I lean forward with my leg outstretched. But it's not at all comfortable, and i was starting to get more pain both in the thigh and groin after doing it. I can't rotate out enough to bring my foot up toward me. No matter - it's flip flop season now! I don't mind that I  may never be as flexible as I would like. The benefits far outweigh the negative to me!