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Clunking hip

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Yabut
Yabut

Hey all.

Im still plugging along....8 weeks post op now. I am hearing a "clunking" in my hip once in a while. No pain. Otherwise everything is going great. My surgeon lifted the 90° rule but no leg crossing or twisting still. Im wondering if bending forward is causing the "clunk". Any thoughts?

Cheers?

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  • RichardKen
    RichardKen Yabut

    Posted

    Dear Yabut

    I would be very careful as what you are describing sounds as if the ball of your new hip is not being held tight into the cup. If this is so then you are at risk of a dislocation. Building up your muscle strength would normally help the situation.

    Cheers Richard

  • Gasparilla
    Gasparilla Yabut

    Posted

    Clunking is not good. It could indicate that the ball is loose. I would notify your doctor.
    • RichardKen
      RichardKen Gasparilla

      Posted

      It is very unlikely that the ball is loose as it is fixed to the stem on what is usually called a morse taper.

      Cheers Richard

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK Yabut

    Posted

    Clunking does not sound good, I had squeaking in hot weather which is very different, fairly common, and nothing to worry about.  Clunking, as Richard says, implies something loose, the good news is that rebuilding muscle strength should sort it out. If in ANY doubt, ask your surgeon/hospital/GP.

    Graham

  • faye4342
    faye4342 Yabut

    Posted

    I’m 3.5 months post op THP. No sounds. Seen surgeon early this week had X-ray and need no return visits with him. restrictions were lifted at 6 wk check up told to gradually do things ,no forcing. One permanent restriction,no training for or running races. Lol Then again I’m a female senior who never ran🙂

    • Yabut
      Yabut faye4342

      Posted

      Yes I got the no running rule...but I hate running too so no worries!! Haha!

      My surgeon says only run when being chased! Heehee.

  • jen86183
    jen86183 Yabut

    Posted

    Hi,

    I was your surprised your surgeon lifted the 90° rule. I was told 12 weeks by the surgeon and physio, then to be careful for another 6 months. It is interesting to see the way different surgeons approach protecting the hip after surgery.

    • faye4342
      faye4342 jen86183

      Posted

      Yes the approach the surgeon preforms your surgery makes a differences with restrictions. I had Lateral and had the normal restrictions for 6 Wks and slowly returning to a normal for me lifestyle. 
    • faye4342
      faye4342

      Posted

      Oh Anterior approach patients have no restrictions from day 1,i’ve been told.???
    • diannesk
      diannesk faye4342

      Posted

      Minimal restrictions. Not supposed to swing THR leg backwards. My surgeon wanted me to use regular walker for 2 weeks and then cane. I had some at-home exercises to do. No PT.

      Of course, there were the "leg is heavy" issue in the beginning and the meds that needed to be taken.

      No 90 degree rule.

  • Yabut
    Yabut

    Posted

    Maybe it depends which approach? Mine is posterior.
  • Yabut
    Yabut

    Posted

    Thankyou all. I will be asking some questions. I'll call my surgery navigator today.

    I will continue my strengthening, walking and stretching. You are all so great!! ?

  • Yabut
    Yabut

    Posted

    I should add that the x ray showed my hip to be in good shape at the time my surgeon released the 90° rule.

    I am enjoying shaving my leg again!! Haha!

  • lori25353
    lori25353 Yabut

    Posted

    Yabut

    Call your surgeon. That is not normal. 

    Be very very careful til you see him!

    There’s no reason that should be 

    • Yabut
      Yabut lori25353

      Posted

      I have an email in to my navigator. Im hoping to hear back today.

      Thanks Lori♡

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