Still in pain
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Hi, 2 years since my hip replacement and I am still limping and in pain? The pain is at the back of the hip just below the waist and every step I take (limping) aggravates it. I thought maybe one leg was shorter than the other after the op - but I have tried shoe inserts but no better. Has anyone else experienced this?Regards
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Jonesy23 jean68130
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RichardKen jean68130
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Dear Jean
I'm sorry to hear this. May I ask when you stopped using one or two crutches? Also if you have had the alignment of your back checked recently?
Cheers Richard
jean68130 RichardKen
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RichardKen jean68130
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RichardKen jean68130
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Well obviously it is up to you but I would grab two elbow crutches so that you are correctly supported and helped to walk correctly until your muscles are fully recovered. Seeing a chiropractor will ensure that all is right with your back because it is very likely that this is adding to your problemsQ.
Cheers Richard
jean68130 RichardKen
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RichardKen jean68130
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Dear Jean
Sometimes the doctors have blank spots also do not like people going to other medical people such as chiropractors.
I can only give suggestions based on what I have personally experienced and what doctor has actually gone through what many of us here have!
My score on limbs is a total gip replacement and recently a revision and the same with one ankle so I have had to find answers and have read and taken a lot of interest in the experience if others on various forums.
The suggestions I've already given you are what I would suggest you try properly and then we can go from there. If you have not got your muscles back to strength and have been walking badly with a limp you have a lot of catching up to do so the sooner you start the quicker you will be walking as you should and without pain.
Cheers Richard
sue87388_UK jean68130
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Rocketman_SG6UK jean68130
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Mine is the OA degeneration in my lower back which was pointed out at my initial X-Ray to determine the cause of my original hip pain.
You will need a X-Ray to be taken to assess if your legs are differing lengths. The way they usually do that is to line up your toes carefully when taking the X-Ray. Differences are then observed by any tilt of the pelvis.
jean68130 Rocketman_SG6UK
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maree32074 jean68130
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This sounds terrible. I would definitely be seeing the surgeon and asking a few questions. 2 years is a long time.
All the best
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