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Pain under scar from hip replacement 9 weeks on

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jojo_cwp
jojo_cwp

Hello.. My nan had a hip replacement 9 weeks ago. Scar has healed very nicely but she is getting alot of pain from under the scar??.. she isnt due to go back to the hospital for another 3 weeks to have her post op check up... Her mobility is being quite restricted due to the pain... thank you in advance for any input

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  • janet86017
    janet86017 jojo_cwp

    Posted

    Hi

    If you are in the UK I seem to remember that after 6 weeks I had to go back to my GP with any concerns but maybe wound problems. Can you ring surgeons receptionist and explain?Maybe get an appointment at his clinic.Good luck to your nan.Remind her it can be a long recovery for many of us

    Janet

    • jojo_cwp
      jojo_cwp janet86017

      Posted

      Unfortunately for her 6 week check up she was in hospital with puemonia!!. Poor thing.. she has an appt on the 23rd nov now.. Thats the soonest they could see her.. many thanks
  • janet57949
    janet57949 jojo_cwp

    Posted

    Hi jojo, im 11weeks tomorrow and like your nan had some problems with scar pain, we have so much healing to go through my specialist said its normal but just to keep on doing the exercises anddont overdo things. It will get easier. Big hugs for your nan xx
  • Mollyjr
    Mollyjr jojo_cwp

    Posted

    Make sure is she keeping it moisturized. I use vitamin E cream. Some use bio oil. 
  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname jojo_cwp

    Posted

    Hi,

    Ice and heating pad.

    Ice will bring inflammation down. Heat will loosen things up

    She may benefit from alternating heat and cold.

    She had internal stitches in addition to the external ones.

    kind regards

    judith

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