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Still limping post op 6weeks

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2020
2020

Had my operation 6 weeks ago I can walk without crutches but walk with a limp is this normal?

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  • Trust
    Trust 2020

    Posted

    Almost 6 months in surgery and I'm still limping .... it would be really nice to know how to get rid of the limp

    • Trust
      Trust

      Posted

      6 months since surgery , I meant
  • Ricdon111
    Ricdon111 2020

    Posted

    I was told by my doctor to use the cane until the limp goes away

    I'm 9 weeks out with a limp and still use the cane

     

  • shahab67226
    shahab67226 2020

    Posted

    I have been resting for 9 weeks after a twisted knee but I still limp? Can anyone please tell me why?

  • Elainor24
    Elainor24 2020

    Posted

    I am four weeks post op. My limo is very pronounced. I can and do walk with no stick indoors but I look like the bloody penguin. Any tips ? Thank you all. These forums have kept me sane. 
    • nancy_19340
      nancy_19340 Elainor24

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      I saw my surgeon at (6) weeks and he told me to look in a mirror and say "heel, toe" over and over as I walked. Limp is generally gone now at (3) months unless I am tired or just wake up. My problem is that I still have pain when I put all my weight on that leg. It is transient but reminds me I am not quite whole.

  • lesley5362
    lesley5362 2020

    Posted

    I'm 55. Had THR on left hip. Side approach. Been doing exercises religiously. But have only just got onto one crutch and have tried without this around house but walk terribly. I think you are doing well.

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