1. Community
  2. Operations and surgical procedures
  3. Hip Replacement

Thigh stiffness

Posted , 6 users are following.

Dsilk05
Dsilk05

Hi. I had an anterior THR on my righy in November 2016. I was diagnosed about 6 yrs ago and kept putting it off. I also need my left done this year. I had no problems after surgery. Did some PT and started having some groin pain and thigh stiffness. I'm 6 months post and this thigh stiffness started about 3 months ago. After sitting or laying I get up and my thighs now moth feel very tight. I'm wondering where did this come from. I'm very discouraged. Doc says I need more walking. After being up for a while it helps a lot but once I sit or lay down it's back to the same stiffness. I know I'm used to walking like I used to before surgery as I was in so much pain. Maybe that's part of it. But it is hard also because my leg is longer than the other and I have a pelvic tilt which I've had for many years. Has anyone experienced this thigh stiffness?

0 likes, 8 replies

8 Replies

  • lesley5362
    lesley5362 Dsilk05

    Posted

    Hi.

    I'm 8 weeks post op from left thr. I had no problems but one leg is now slightly longer then the other which apparently will be corrected when I have the other hip done. But as I do not suffer any pain on that side it may. E some time before this happens.

    However I do have thigh stiffness as you describe. I'm going to try and force myself to get out and do more walking and see if this helps. I am walking without a stick around the house but if so wslked any distance would need to use one. As you say I know have a pelvis tilt because ofleg length discrepancies .

    • Dsilk05
      Dsilk05 lesley5362

      Posted

      Hi Lesley5362 yes doc said walk walk walk. It's hard to get on my treadmill as it seems since surgery I've become a bit lazy or something. I would rather lay around and relax. Too hot to walk outside whdeee I live too.

      Another thing with the leg being longer it's hard to straighten it all the way wen walking. I have to force myself to do it as well I'm standing.

      Well I hope we both are doing better soon and after our other hips are done.

      Thanks for your reply

  • deborah18068
    deborah18068 Dsilk05

    Posted

    Hi Dsilk05, I had my RTHR April 2015.  I experience the same stiffness or swollen feeling in my thigh.  It feels like my thigh is too big to bend at the knee.  My pelvis is broken due to a stress fracture that was not addressed.  My right leg is longer than  my left leg.  Doing any of the PT movements was such a disaster.  My hip joint stress fracture did not allow for me to control the movement of my right hip.  Specifically the ability to put full weight on my right leg.  I also enjoy walking.  Spicificaly taking my goats on walk-about on the mountain at the end of my valley.
    • Dsilk05
      Dsilk05 deborah18068

      Posted

      Hi deborah18068. I can't believe you still have stiffness this long or did it just start?

      I'm sorry to hear of your fracture. How did that happen? I really hope your doing better soon. I'm assuming your fracture is now healing or do you need surgery?

    • deborah18068
      deborah18068 Dsilk05

      Posted

      Dsilk05, the stiffness comes when I get up in the morning.  When I sit for a while then get up like in a car or at my desk.  Because my legs are at different lengths (right leg is longer) and I can't put weight on the right (replacement hip) leg I end up putting a lot of weight on the left leg.  Left leg gets cramps and my left foot begins to feel like a cement block. 

  • hazel14263
    hazel14263 Dsilk05

    Posted

    Yes stiff and sore.. had sessions with a private sports masseur who said the muscles were like rocks. Sorted the problem you need massage x
  • madla39168
    madla39168 Dsilk05

    Posted

    Yes it is possible and could be sore because LLD. Im OK morning when I get from bed but if im sitting to long my leg get stiff but when I walk im

    OK. Go for walk ,excersice and also water exercise help.. im working in nursing home and I'm on my feet 6 to 7 hours a day im fine when im on

    my feet but when I sitting down than take me while to get moving again.

    I as well have LLD and hopefully will be sort out my LLD when opsite hip will be done and hopefully soon just waiting on my Operating day.

    Also massage help. My physio told me to walk and walk.

    I hope you will feel better soon and stiffness will have gone soon.

    Sorry about my English it's not my first langue even if live now in

    AUSTRALIA.

    Hug Madlla 💗 take care

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.