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Dull pain in my shin of my operated THR

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Olly_51
Olly_51

im just over 3 months down the line since my THR on my right leg , almost back to normal , BUT, I can only describe it as a tooth ache type feeling in my shin on my operated side .

its not constant but I have  seemed to of developed this dull pain.

I'm curious to whether others have had the same or simular discomfort ? 

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  • linda38528
    linda38528 Olly_51

    Posted

    Sorry - no advice on this one. I hope this resolves soon for you.

    Good luck

    L

  • Tutuye
    Tutuye Olly_51

    Posted

    3 monthe is very early dear After one year some kind of feeling remaining with me . hope you will be fine soon
  • renee01952
    renee01952 Olly_51

    Posted

    Hi Olly, 

    it might have something to do with the way you walk - your gait - I felt my shin muscle and you are right, it is a nagging pain - 

    remember that your whole body has to get used to the new way of walking, moving etc.

    I was told by PT to turn my foot out as it was turned in when I walk - this alone gave me muslce ache in the beginning- this is on operated side ...

    not sure what to tell you at this point ...

    are you still using a cane/stick? 

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • Olly_51
      Olly_51 renee01952

      Posted

      Many thx for your reply , my ache is not in the muscle , but strangely its seems to be in my shin bone .....it comes and goes ,but it can be quite uncomfortable , especially at night .

      it has  only happened since my THR , 

      any thougts ? 

      Olly 

    • renee01952
      renee01952 Olly_51

      Posted

      there are muscles close to the tibia, or shin bone - I think this also is called shin splits and can be painful - usually cuased by heavy exercises or sports or, and this might be it, weak thigh muscles - How about your shoes? sometimes wearing inappropriate shoes can cause strain - 

      SInce it seems to come and go, maybe you can think back and see what you might have done differently that day ...

      of course, when it feels hot and very painful, check withy your doctor - 

      angel blessings

      renee

  • Malloo
    Malloo Olly_51

    Posted

    During my whole recovery (6weeks tomorrow) my calf and my shin have been more painful than the rest of me,! Also I notice my lower leg is very tender if I knock it or if anyone/ anything  else touches it. I put it down to the trauma of the op.

    I have been walking a lot, probably 3-4 miles every day, but still can't lift my leg to get into the bath !!!!  Also finding different heights of chairs very tricky, now that I have moved out of my comfort zone to try and be more normal.

    oh well 10 steps forward and 3 back !!!! 

    Hope your shin feels less painful soon. X

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