Knee Problems and Limping 10 Weeks Post THR
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Hi,
I'm 42 and had a THR 25 Nov 19. Since day one I've had a swollen painful knee on the operated side, which doesn't seem to be improving - I am having physio and doing the exercises. The other day I heard my knee crunching when I was going up stairs and also this morning when I was doing my squat exercises. Has anyone else had similar symptoms, including crunching noises in their knee, and what was your outcome?
Secondly, I am 10 weeks post op today and cannot walk without one crutch due to limping. I also lean over to the unoperated side when walking on the crutch. Has anyone else had this, and if so, how long did it take for your limp/lean to subside?
I'm quite worried about these issues and would really welcome any reassurances from others who have experienced similar. Thanks.
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Ellenthevegan michelle89100
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Thank you, just being here and all the support and love is so helpful for all of us.
michelle89100
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Just an update here....and hoping others who previously replied might have updates to share too.....I am now almost 13 weeks post op and I'm still limping. Physio has referred me back to surgeon. The weird thing with the limp is that physio cannot work out why I'm limping as strength in each leg is very similar now. Also, its my unoperated hip that is kind of 'hitching' up when I walk, the operated leg movement seems fine. My knee is also still swollen and painful and I'm beginning to suspect a tear in the knee (caused by dislocation of hip during surgery).
Anyway, just posting this update in the hope that someone can shed some light i.e. they've experienced similar. Or have any ideas about what might be causing the weird limping. Thanks.