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jean68130
jean68130

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
    Jonesy23 jean68130

    Posted

    Have they been able to tell you why the hip still bothering you.
    • jean68130
      jean68130 Jonesy23

      Posted

      Will have to see my GP I think. When I had my final check-up at the hospital I was limping but the Consultant said it was because I was using my can e in the wrong hand??? Still limping with cane in the correct hand. Every step is painful.

      Regards

      J

  • RichardKen
    RichardKen jean68130

    Posted

    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
      jean68130 RichardKen

      Posted

      Hi, I never used a crutch - used a walking frame and no not had my backed checked.

      Regards

      J

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen jean68130

      Posted

      Dear Jean have you always pumped or is this since having your new hip. Many people limp before and after this surgery and my suggestions were to get you sorted. Cheers Richard
    • jean68130
      jean68130 RichardKen

      Posted

      Only limped since my surgery. Will have to visit the Dr I think?

      Regards

      J

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen jean68130

      Posted

      Dear Jean

      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
      jean68130 RichardKen

      Posted

      Hi, I would have thought after 2 years my muscles would have sorted themselves out? Will see my GP and then, if approved, see a chiropractor.

      Regards

      J

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen jean68130

      Posted

      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
    sue87388_UK jean68130

    Posted

    Hi, I have had this problem for many years following my second hip replacement. It is only recently that I may have the answer to this debilitating pain. Check out sacroiliac joint pain, all information available on the Internet from diagnosis to treatment. I hope this helps you and good luck ☺
  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK jean68130

    Posted

    That sounds similar to a pain I now have, just 2.5 years post op. 

    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
      jean68130 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Thanks-  - will have to pay my GP a visit and, hopefully, get a diagnosis.

      Regards

      ​J

  • maree32074
    maree32074 jean68130

    Posted

    Hello Jean

    This sounds terrible.  I would definitely be seeing the surgeon and asking a few questions.  2 years is a long time.

    All the best

    • jean68130
      jean68130 maree32074

      Posted

      Yes I agree - getting so cheesed off with it after 2 years??

      Regards

      J

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