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Hello out there. Has anyone among you had a badly fractured hip that after nearly a year hasn't healed, so a THR is the only solution? I am being told how big and potentially dangerous and operation this is, and how I will not be able to move about the way people usually do who have a THR because of arthritis. I would love some advice or shared experience. Thanks
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ruth39320 estherzr
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hi esther
i am nearly 3 weeks post op with my second hip replacement , i had my other hip replaced 5 years ago and have never looked back.
the hip i am currently recovering from was so bad people could audibly hear me clunking and grinding across the room when i walked , not anymore they cant!
yes it is painful but keep on top of your meds you will be fine, it will change your life for the better
sylvie123 ruth39320
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Hi Ruth
Just wondered, was your hip badly arthritic or did you fracture your hip which as Esther says is entirely different? My sister broke/fractured her hip but her operation was very successful. In some cases it may also not be a case of never looking back, no operation as I have found out, even for someone who was fit and well before the operation, is ever 100% successful.