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I am 3 months out from THR and my leg is still hard to lift and get into car or lift onto bed or couch. I have to help lift it. anyone else having this problem?
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barbara66703 Snoodlez2
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I understand the feeling of lifting the op. leg it can be tricky during the first few months of recovery. THR surgery is a trauma on the body , it takes time for the entire leg to regenerate and heal. So many structures have been effected along with the mechanics of movement , muscles, soft tissue , and bones to heal . Surgeons remove the entire joint then replaced with a prothesis is major surgery.
Your early in the shot term healing process usually 3-6 months. Long term healing is 6 mo to a year. Hang in there it will get better as your body continues to heal and gets stronger. Soon you will have your full mobility back and a better quality of life.