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Using walker vs cane after anterior left THR

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diannesk
diannesk

Doctor told me I can now use a cane. I'm nervous about it since the walker is very stable. I used a cane a lot prior to surgery as I was in a lot of pain at the time and cane helped. (I didn't take any meds for the pain.)

I can stand easily now and walk holding on to something. Occasionally, after active day, feel less strong than earlier so the walker has been good.

Concerned about when I'm out of the house. Cane is great for getting in/our of car and some walking.

Wondering about other people and their experiences.

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  • Tboom
    Tboom diannesk

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    YOU know YOURSELF better than any Dr so go at your own pace. Don't let no one rush you. Last thing you need is to fall or even start to fall or slip. You will conquer this one day at a time as your muscles strengthen so will your confidence.

    • Ducksoup
      Ducksoup Tboom

      Posted

      Well said.  My wife lovingly was trying to control how many crutches I was using because she had read it somewhere on the net to use two for x time, one for x time and none.  Everyone is different
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