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Post op 3 weeks today RTHR. When walking with a walker(zimmer frame) I have severe pain under the front of the knee and on the outer side of the knee of the operated hip. When walking with a cane I have groin pain and no knee pain. I may have psoas tendonitis but the groin pain is much less and at times non-existent when using the walker. Either way it is difficult to walk. Has anyone else had this experience? Thanks.
Jeanne
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diannec sally89710
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cate23735 sally89710
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If it was me, I would probably give either the physio or my doctor a ring to see what their advice is.
good luck
sally89710 cate23735
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I have made an appointment with the doctor for this week. Actually since I complained to all of you the groin pain has improved significantly. Maybe it was the complaining or just making the appointment with the doc-seems to often work to improve symptoms! Still can't sit without groin pain so will keep the appointment.
Jeanne
michael48232 sally89710
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diannec sally89710
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sally89710 diannec
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I didn't think you were judging me about the frame. KNow you wer being helpful. No need to apologize really. I know that each doctor has their own idea of the right way to do this and we sheep follow what they say. What else can we do? Happy to report the groin pain is much less yesterday and today. Happily have an appointment with the surgeon this week to find out more about this pain. Although better when walking, still can't sit in a proper chair only the lift chair and can't do the exercises without pain in groin. Hopefully he will shed some light on why this is so.
Thanks for your input.
Jeanne
annedi sally89710
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sally89710 annedi
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Glad to hear that eventually the knee pain will go. It only hurts when walking with the frame so I am hopeful it will get better.
Jeanne
renee01952 sally89710
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Sounds that your muscles are working hard to stabilize your body when walking ..
I was advised to get a trolley/walker as I live alone - so no crutches for me - I had to learn how to walk again after a long time of wobbling -
posture straight, not rigid, heel to toe and complete step .. see, I can write it but don;t do it - I am a sloppy walker and my knees, shin and groin (sometimes simultaneously) will let me know ...
It is not helping that after RTHR my Left hip needs one now too - so, yeah - still crooked and unbalanced -
take one step at a time, take your time with it and go at your own pace -
be gentle with your self -
warm hug
renee
sally89710 renee01952
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I too don't remember how to walk and have to conciously say heel, toe etc.I too have OA in left hip. Wanting to avoid another replacment if possible but I know putting so much pressure on it now is only making it worse. Did have a friend say that she was told she needed both hips replaced but after one surgery and a full recovery she has had less trouble with the other hip and doesn't feel she needs the surgery.
Here's hoping for both alll of us.
Thanks for the reminder to be gentle with myself and you kind words. I often expect too much too fast. Am working on it.
hugs,
Jeanne
jason42777 sally89710
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