Pain in fifth week

I had the anterior approach, too. No pain. No walker or cane. I’m at week 5. No pain pills or NSAIDS since day 2. Just some stiffness in front of thigh from surgeon moving and stretching muscles.   That’s all. Good luck. 

Dear Betty

If it's any consolation several weeks after I started weight bearing my knee on the revised hip side started to become uncomfortable at times.

This continues for several months, nothing really bad but I did start to wonder if it was early signs of knee failure! Thankfully it seems to have gone away. It was most obvious when going up and down flights of stairs.

Hope yours goes away on it's own though your problem sounds as if you should get it checked out just for your peace of mind.

Good luck. Richard

Hi Betty you have just had major surgery and at only 5 weeks post op you sound to me as though you have pushed too hard and overdone it.

Ice and elevate and that strange word rest, give it a day and see how it feels, if no better I suggest you contact your surgeon or your GP.

Also, had no rehab exercises at all. Went back to gym day of discharge from hospital. Resumed regular workout with the exception of no running for 3 months. 

Betty:

We must have had our ops on the same day or very close. I'm a little over 6 weeks post op (Oct 2 was the operation). I  had RTH anterior procedure. As I did with the left a year ago, its two step back three steps forward. I had a little regressive pain after the 1st 2 weeks to present. Nothing horrible. I just take 2-4 advil on the bothersome days.PT helps a lot. I am just doing PT exercises at home and will start PT in a clinic in a week or so.

I also had knee arthroscopy on both knees about 2-3 months prior to each hip replacement. I had torn meniscus in both and was advised to have this done (scope the knee and trim the torn meniscus) prior to insure a better outcome for THR. On some days the knee acts up but on the whole it is much better. I also have had some lower back pain on the right side (side of operation). My surgeon suggested ortho massage at the 6 week checkup to alleviate tightness in the area.. I'm in the process of getting that scheduled.

I just finished PT this morning and it feels very good after the session. I have been advised to do the sets once a day. And 3 types of stretched he wants me to stop after 2 weeks. Maybe cut back to once a day. It is easy to overtax the recovering muscles in the early going. My surgeon told me "that less is more in the first month".of recovery.

However, your pain sounds more significant and I certainly would consult with your physician as soon as possible to see if there aren't other issues you are dealing with.

You'll be fine in the long run. Don't push your recovery.

Take care

Betty:

Ah yes, ice. Icing is your best friend early on.Ice 20 on/ 20 off for several sessions then just rest.

Hi Betty. My first THR was just like urs. No pain no meds. In 2 weeks off walker. Once I started physical therapy I started with pain. Doc had me rest from that for a while. Then I started with resting pain. Each time I’d get up from sitting oh my gosh I had to get warmed up before I took a step. Little by little and with only stretching exercising of the muscles and areas gave me discomfort I’m doing a lot better. I did notice walking helped me a lot more than exercises and doctor told me from beginning he wanted me to walk a mile a day. Which I didn’t. But yes it was painful and I was very discouraged. 

Still dealing with tightness in the groin and scar tissue. I just had my second THR last week so here I go again. 

Hope things get better. Try the walking. 

Betty

I've had a bit of pain in my knees since my THR revision. Unlike yours mine a standard bone knees, though I did have an anterior cruciate op on one of them.

I was fairly inactive for quite some time before I had the revision so had lost a lot of muscle tone.

I think you need to balance how much exercise you do and what exercises you do.

Are you doing knee exercises. These might be a good idea.

Cycling, although great, may put a bit of strain on your knees. Walking is great but you need to make sure you are getting the right movement. Straightening your leg in front and pushing yourself forward with your foot (well that's what my PT told me)

But 6 weeks is still quite early so take it gently and listen to your body.

Hope you feel better soon

Mike

HI, I am almost 6 months post op mow and I didn't have any official PT just the home exercises and lots of walking , was back to nursing walking at least 3 plus miles a day after 4 weeks and that was my therapy 

Hi Betty,

I am in the 11th week. I have pain in my knee, too.  I am told by my surgeon that this will go away.  I have pain sleeping.  I gave to constantly turn from my back to my good leg.

Regards,

Steve