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PAIN in my thigh for a little mote than 2 weeks. THR almost 4 weeks ago.

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ShellyMonica
ShellyMonica

Hello~

I'm new to this forum and seeking advice and /or information.

Almost 4 weeks ago I had a total hip replacement on my right hip. (left hip done 9 months ago) Then about 2 weeks ago I stood up slowly and carefully, as usual, and I feel a severe, sharp, stabbing pain in my thigh. It dropped me back into my seat. I couldn't put any weight on it at all. So I stayed off of it until the next morning. When I got up, it was still screaming at me. I still did my physical therapy exercises but left out the ones that caused pain. Since then, the pain has minimized just enough to allow me to get around using my walker of course, but I am still experiencing a great deal of pain. I told my physical therapist and we have modified my exercises but it isn't helping.

It feels like it's in the bone, not muscular. Although the pain does radiate into my knee. The pain is constant but when I stand up or sit down or if I put to much weight on it that's when I get the sharp, stabbing pain. I had nothing like this when I had my left side done. It's horrible!! Any ideas or experience with this kind of pain?

(My apologies for the lengthy entry.)

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  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 ShellyMonica

    Posted

    You have been experiencing this for 2 weeks, time you consulted your medic. You may need an X-ray to determine if the joint is loose.
    • ShellyMonica
      ShellyMonica maggie93798

      Posted

      If x-ray shows that it is in fact loose then the only way to fix it is to have surgery again? I've read that going back in to fix a loose joint can be worse than the initial surgery. Is that right?

    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK ShellyMonica

      Posted

      It is fairly easy for them to see if it is a loose stem, just an X-Ray or two.

      Revision is exactly like the original surgery, same precautions, same sleeping on your back.  It sounds awful, but if you need it, then best get it sorted straight away.  I expect the operation may even take less time than the original THR.

      If it is loose, they have options for securing it, far better than it being too tight and breaking the leg bone which would need plates.

      Best Wishes   Graham

    • ShellyMonica
      ShellyMonica Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      I reckon I'd better get on with it then. Wishful thinking it would "correct itself". I'll be calling my Dr. today for an appointment.

      Thank you, Graham, for your helpful feedback. Much appreciated!

  • ShellyMonica
    ShellyMonica

    Posted

    Thank you all for responding! I'll let you know what my Dr. says.

    Crossed fingers!

  • steve86482
    steve86482 ShellyMonica

    Posted

    Could be stem micromotion. Takes a while for the bone to grow around the stem. Mid thigh pain. An XRay will tell. Usually gets better on its own 
    • ShellyMonica
      ShellyMonica steve86482

      Posted

      Thanks Steve! That's interesting and very encouraging! I hope that's what's going on!

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