When will I be able to walk normally?

Hi Cookie

its not a silly question as after 6 weeks you may be feeling a bit fed up and that you are not progressing as quickly as you would like. 

As has been said so many times on this forum its best not to compare yourself with other hippies progress as we are all different, age, fitness, health etc and you have had a fracture as well which has made your progress slower.

But just think how far you have come in these last few weeks and now you only need one crutch so you will be amazed how much more you will be able to do in the next few weeks.

Keep on with your exercises, slowly build up how far you can walk each day (even just around the house) and get lots of rest as you need it and you will soon able to get out bed, walk down the stairs and out in to the fresh air without any crutches!

Hope to hear how you get on over the few weeks 😀

Linnet x

The other thing is the state of your hip, especially

if you had a fracture. One member was allowed 12

weeks off work by her insurance and doctor for

something similar.

Try not to put a time limit, every day is a day further

on.

Cathie

I had knee and hip replacement 6 months ago and I use a cane because if I don't I limp like a penguin or a duck my daughter said I need to quit using the cane but I can't yet. Just go one day at a time

Hi, I'm 8wks post op. I find myself walking 'bandy legged' 

I work in a residential school, so prob won't be going back to work till Jan. 

You just have to use fun and laughter to get you through this!! I make a joke out of everything somebody points out as a 'negative' xxx

My physio said to keep on with the crutches and not walk with a limp because then you learn bad habits that are difficult to unlearn. Also you're building up the wrong muscles. But if you stay on the crutches and walk in small steps heel to toe, you build the correct muscles.

I think the question isn't so much how long on crutches, but when can I walk unaided without a limp.

Dear cookie, 

 the 6 weeks jitters ... I agree with all other comments - I am 7 week post-op of 2nd thr (7 months from 1st one) and have days that I think I cannot do another day of rollator (trolley) outside or cane or anything any more - good lord !!!!   

well, I still am not walking limp-free without aids - still have to be very mindful about posture, heel to toe steps , correct while walking - no furniture surfing as this apparently is encouraging sloppy moving around - 

now I have to move my hips to get rid of frankenstein legs - EXHAUSTING !!

but getting better every day, just a little bit - muscles around knees, in shins, ankles are painful .... still have some road to travel -

be gentle and patience with your self - you are doing great !

big warm hug

renee  

 

Hi,

Due to a bit of a setback, I'm still using one crutch over 5 months on. We all take recovery on our own time. You're doing fine! And eventually you'll be jumping out of bed and walking down to the shops!

All the best.

Anna x

Hello Cookie,

i totally understand your frustration. I am 59 and 12 weeks post op THR after a fractured femur and cracked acetabulum. I still walk with a cane (stick) and in physical therapy twice a week. My surgeon told me that because of trauma it takes longer to heal from a THR and not to get discouraged. 

He said that recovery for THR from those with fractures is a bit different than those with OA. We feel fine and are active before our accident as compared to being in constant pain due to arthritis. After surgery, those with OA feel relief right away but folks like us experience a major set-back in our daily lives.

Remember that you've had a serious surgery and muscles and nerves take time to heal.

i have developed a Trendelenburg gait so am doing lots of exercises to strengthen my flexor and abductir muscles. All this takes so much time and is so painful but in the end, it will be worth it. What keeps me going is knowing that I am predicted to recover 100%.

Godspeed and be encouraged!

Tricia