How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Hip Replacement? | Travis Clegg, M.D.
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- Travis Clegg, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon, explains the recovery period after a hip replacement.
Dr. Clegg performs outpatient surgeries, which means that patients go home the same day. How long it will take for each patient to be able to resume their daily activities such as going back to work depends on the individual patient. Some patients have returned to work a few days after their hip replacement, others have taken a few weeks. Regardless of the time, though, patients who get the surgery experience greatly improved mobility that enhances their lives.
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I had no trouble at all. I went into it with a good mindset. Healed quickly and it was the best decision I’ve ever made! I was on pain meds 3 days
Shirley here. It took me 4 months no soreness no pain. If I have a long walk somewhere I use my cane because my lower back gets tired but other then that I am fine. Don't rush your recovery I am 73.
74 years old, back to accounting at my office in 2 weeks, stopped opioids after 5 days. Walking 1/2 mile in the woods pain free after 3 weeks.
Very encouraging. Everyone’s experience is so different!
I'm on two and a half months and minor physical therapy causes extreme pain the next days. People are telling me 6 months to a year. This guy is really full of it. A very small percentage of people are back to work in 2 to 4 weeks
I had a posterior hip replacement on May 28, 2024. I am now just taking over the counter anti inflammatory medicine, ice and lots of water. This was by far the best thing ever! My mental health was very poor pre-surgery.
I'm 48, female, had left posterior THR 15th Nov. My surgery was pushed back same day to evening due to an accident. Had it late afternoon, Discharged next day, walking well on crutches. Little to no pain. On crutches for 10 days, then walking unaided. 2 sessions with PT and self training in between at my local gym. Incision wound healed dry after 2 weeks, however, it has only just stopped feeling "numb" not painful. Advised to "stretch/massage" area often with a good oil as to get normal blood supply. Exercises I have done since week 2 are: glute squeezes, quad/hamstring sqeezes, ankle rotations laying down, toes pointing up, foot to knee slides laying down, Bridges, wall sits, walking, side laying abductors, stairs up and down, kick backs. Stretches I do are wall pushes, foot stretches against the wall. If you have has posterior op I can't emphasis how much you need to do these in order to get blood circulation going again, weak muscles equal prolonged recovery. Do a little throughout the day. Avoid being still for too long as this will also affect progress and cause back pain. Don't go overboard either. I had a length discrepancy of about 2.5cm, but the was due to pelvic tilt. I'm almost straight again with .2mm difference. I'm back at work, I commute and if it snows I carry my stick just in case. Don't be afraid to move and take painkillers as prescribed, not when you are already in pain as they won't work. I actually came off them after 3 days as I have a high pain threshold. Hope this helps anyone having surgery. Take care of your overall wellbeing, it does get better I promise.
Nandi thank you for your comment and advice, it’s very reassuring! I’m one week post op and you’ve eased my mind.
Recovering now from hip replacement surgery. Very similar experience as you. Pain not bad at all. I had PAIN before surgery. That’s why I had surgery. Very pleased with outcome
2 doctors never checked my hips. I had right knee replacement over 2 years ago it will be 3 February 2024 My doctor now did a whole body bone scan and said I had severe arthritis and bone on bone in both hips 5 years ago so know scheduled for right hip replacement February 2024 Dr said not saying your right knee didn’t need replaced but normally we do the hips before the knees!!!!!!!!
Hello, how soon after your surgery did you or were able to do all the exercises in your comment? Do you think returning to work after 1 week is too soon or would 2 weeks be optimal?
You are lucky with such quick recovery!! I am 48 had a THR in February,still limping pain is not bad but still sore with some movement.I guess everyone is different.Good luck to you
70 years old, had anterior approach hip replacement on Dec 15. Worked really hard at physio and exercises, and played pickleball today, Feb 15, exactly 2 months after surgery. Best advice I received is to do pre-hab exercises for a couple of months before surgery, then be diligent about the post-op exercises. Seemed to have worked well for me! Good luck everyone.
How can you when your hip is hurting that why u need surgery.
I am 68, had anterior method right hip replacement. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks. First 72 hours post-op was rough but honestly I was so happy to be relieved of the constant pain I didn’t even know was so bad til it was gone after surgery. Generally my experience with post-op pain compared to pre-op is like night and day. Getting better every day. Day 6 after surgery ditched both the walker and cane. Walk half hour easily 2 to 3 times daily. Do my pt exercises 3x per day. Diligent with meds, ice and elevation. Hydrocodone only at night if needed to help me sleep. I’m still slow and stiff but improve each day and I’m looking forward to getting back my life.
At the 4 week mark I rounded the corner. At 5 weeks, you wouldnt know I had it done. Walking normal. But i swore right after surgery my surgical leg was longer than the other!!! It has normalized. Thank God lol
I'm 66 had right done 2 1/2 months ago and left 6 weeks ago. Can walk fine but still sore but presurgery pain is gone. Glad I had my family to help when I came home same day. Hoping to be fully recovered by spring, 3 months. Had anterior approach.
I had a posterior left hip replaced 8 weeks ago and the wound is still painful at times. Both knees, ankles and feet are still swollen, left more than right. Can't sleep due to having to remain on my back or in a chair with both feet elevated. My recovery coach says to expect 12 weeks before I can sleep on my side. I was finally able to give up the walker 2 weeks ago, but I need the cane. I watched a lot of videos like this one before surgery and I think that is way I am so disappointed and frustrated with my recovery. My surgeon says I am doing well, I don't think so. My goal was to be back on the golf course in 5 months, I can't see that happening. I am still doing PT twice a day every day, fingers crossed I am able to walk soon.
I think this doctor must be talking about an anterior operation. I had a posterior operation. I certainly didn't sleep for the first 5 days. I was in so much pain when I layed down. I a. Not a whimp I suffer pain well. Its not 9 weeks since op and can walk 46 mins without crutches. I do my exercises 3 times a day for 3 days and I walk 45 minutes each day. I'm not obese or lazy but when I do light housework I'm exhausted and I ache. My hip is still sore but obviously the pain is improving slowly. So where does this doctor get these ridiculous ideas from. I ve shown others that have had this op done this video and agree with his optimistic recovery time. It takes anywhere from 3 to six months to recover. By this I mean not feeling exhausted, or in pain when you walk or aching after doing the exercises. Sure uou are going to better and be happy with it. It's just that these recovery times are unrealistic.
Sorry I meant these recovery times mentioned by the doctor is very very overly optimistic. All my other buddies that have had the op a few months before me laughed at what he said
I had my hip replacement done during Covid at the age of 68. Due to Covid I had to do my own physio. I documented my progress on CZcams each week. I was back playing competitive golf at Week 10 shooting gross 80 scores. If anyone doubts what is possible I have just turned 70 and my handicap is 9.0. You get back what you are prepared to put in.
May i ask what surgery did they do anterior cut, posterior or lateral?
@@Journeyofthehouse Yes of course mine was Posterior. The scar in my rear end is about 9 inches long😂 I have a picture of the X-ray
Also as a follow up I have now got my golf handicap back down to 9.0. I am age 70 now
Awesome!
I had hip surgery R, anterior incision, 10 November, 03. First 2 weeks some pain, but kept moving. After 4 weeks walking without any support. No pain at all. 3 month later I feel great. First hip L replacement 2015. Longer recovery, side incision.
i am 50 years old in good health, not obese, and work full-time as a floor nurse. I had the lateral cut done here in Pittsburgh. Nov 22, 2022. I am 8 weeks out and i am in pain daily still, there is no way i am able to return to my job at this point. This recovery has been hard and sleeping in my bed is still very hard to do. Hip precautions for 3 months i was told. I am not encouraged at all! I heard when patients get the anterior or posterior cut done they recover faster. I feel like my hip will never be the same. I MUST look for another job because physically i dont think things will be as they were. So folks this is a REAL truth point of view from a real patient,,, Yes i guess everyone is different.
Lisa it took me 3 months to feel ok. Please dont give up! It gets better.
I’m Two months out, still in pain,not sleeping. Tired of some saying oh I had no problems. Good for you lollypop. I’ll let you have some of my pain, for free.
Lisa I had lateral hip replacement right hip January 30, 14 weeks Monday, has been horrendous. Pain and felt like would never be me again, last week felt had turned the corner a bit, but still in pain, tired because can't sleep well. I read up and the lateral approach takes much longer to heal. Hope you are getting better each day. Cathy
Lisa, I too had lateral approach six months ago. From arriving home I had set back after set back and now have possible nerve damage all the way down my lower leg, starting at my knee. The whole recovery process has been traumatic and I had to fight tooth and nail to get help from GP etc. I couldn’t believe the initial lack of care, but after a battle support did arrive. I now engage in physiotherapy, hydrotherapy (fantastic if you can access it…NHS via physio) and have joined a rehabilitation room at my local fitness centre. Every day is a battle but this input does help me maintain a reasonable quality of life. Please, Lisa, don’t give up hope. I pray you will find the right sort of help for yourself. Love to you and God bless xx
@@ritabrady7444I think my situation is the same as yours, I had my hip replaced 6wks ago, and whilst the actual hip is okay and progressing I’ve been left with terrible lower leg/foot nerve pain which is far worse than the actual hip. The physio thinks it pressure on the sciatic nerve however the exercises I need to do to fix the problem are still out of bounds due to the current hip mobility and protections I must still observe. To be fair it’s slowly getting better but this is far from the fast recovery I had anticipated and what I had visualised in my mind. I’m a keen cyclist and normally very active, generally I feel and act like I did when I was 30 ( now 53), however this operation has made me fell like 20 years older. Certainly not what I had planned.
Mine , took strictly 8 months. It took stages to be better . I did the Bipolar Hip replacement in August 2022. It’s only now, beginning April I am free to walk and do everything I want. My hospital told me it will take 6-8 months to get a total recovery. They mentioned though that people differ.I am one of those who took longer time. On the other too much pain lessened in 2-3 months. It was just mild. It is April 2023 now, I confirm that I am totally healed.
I had right hip replacement. this June 28,24 will be 2 years . I was on the walker for 6 weeks . The cain for 5 weeks . I was in the hospital for 3 nights and a full 4 days. This was the worse this ever. 27 staples ! And no compassion when they took them out. And I am still have a hard time with my hip ! The sensitivity hi hip. I can't even let my hand bag rub against it when walking. The job that I have now is about 80%standing !! And this is very difficult for me . I quit my job in the ER ! I just couldn't do all that walking and moving around. I have been working from the age of 14. Always had very good jobs . Neuro Tech . And my hip is still swollen too. My husband say it's going to take time !! Well don't know how much ! Now I'm thinking how can I get my SOCIAL SECURITY ! I'm 64 yrs old female. Now I work from 7am-12 pm part time ; because of the standing . Most days I come home and go to bed. To rest my hip for the next day . U jyst my draw down my 4 0 1 k. For 2 years , so I can get my full SS. Both my brothers hap hip replacement. And they are just fine ! Don't know what happened to me 😢
Its a major operation. It takes time. I am 3 months PO and have been told 9-12 months for full healing. Pretty functional now but a few more months before I can be sure of doing most thinks.
I'm 47 and have the body of an athlete however i had full hip arthroplasty (right side) and now have a 15 inch wound the side. Im 3 weeks out and its pure hell still. Not being able to sleep, food tastes wrong/no appetite at all. I see my doctor this week finally. Ive been through many surgeries but nothing has ever been as miserable as this. Dr. gave me pain meds for 4 days........wtf? I thought it would be easy, what a reality check.
I’m 58, regularly workout, and just had a posterior approach hip replacement. This is what I told my brother who is in need of a hip replacement: first week is tough and you won’t be able to sleep, second week was much better but would not suggest going back to work, third week no problem returning to work (desk job). I’m now in week 5 and do two 30min walks a day….no limp or discomfort while walking. I’m swimming 5 days a week. Im doing PT exercises to rebuild strength and gradually push my flexibility, with an expectation from my doc that at my three month mark things should mostly (75%) be back to normal. Takes a full year to get the remaining 25% ironed out.
58 and spot on. 5th week posterior resurfacing and can finally drive a manual again. walking without can or crutch is ok but I still use cane sometimes to help make sure my form is correct and get rid of the wobble as my glutes strengthen. Soon it's time for the gentle weight training continued success to you my friend i'll be able to hit tennis this spring again for the first time in 3 years.
Thank you for your comment. It gives me hope. I'm 5 days out and so regret having this surgery done. I went from pain on the bad days and limited activity to constant pain and zero activity.
I had my hip replacement surgery almost two weeks ago and I have been virtually pain free. I use Tylenol to help the pain and have been switching between a walker and a cane. They did the anterior approach and I highly recommend it.
I had total left hip replacement on 2/14.. I’m 56 and having a hard time in my recovery. Pain is still at a 7 with meds. Was an athlete most of my life with dense muscle mass. It matters.
I truly hope you're feeling better! I'm your age, also very active. Had surgery 5 days ago, and I'm miserable. It's not extreme pain. It's extreme regret at this point. I had bad days and limited activity before the surgery, but now I'm just on the couch watching the world go by. It has got to get better than this.
@theynot4u I feel for both of you I had mine a few days ago and it's rough, I've had back fusion but it's nothing compared to this, struggle to get up,shuffling around on crutches with a massively swollen leg.
They said I'd have some.pain for a day or two, it's a very rough pain,no sleep at just a very sore leg with very weak muscles
@BigGtotheMax I'm sorry you're struggling as well! My leg did not swell at all, perhaps because I use PEMF. I discovered that the new agony I've been dealing with is because the hip surgery inflamed the nerves in my already injured back. Like my hip, my back gave me pain before, but nothing like it does now. I have put off having a back fusion for years, but if this pain, which radiates down my legs, persists, I'll be signing up for that fusion sooner than later. I'm praying we're all well again soon!
@theynot4u leg pain from nerves is awful, I had back fusion previously which was great, easier recovery than this, I.pray you get better with it, been a rough week so let's hope next week is slightly better
@@BigGtotheMax I look forward to a positive update from you!
Had right posterior total hip replacement 3 weeks ago, still using walker, my hip doesn't hurt, but the deep bone pain in my thigh, and upper hip back area is quite prominent...i am assuming thats where the pieces were put in.. dr check up tomorrow hopefully everything is good
thanks Doctor for the advice
17 days after anterior hip replacement..
Leg still a little achy and tight, but taking no pain meds. Only took acetaminophen.
Swelling is gone.
Walking normally and can do most of my pre-surgery activities, sleeping well.
I'm definitely hoping I'll be doing more than pre surgery activities after I'm healed lol
Need to understand all patients are different and recovery time varies. On 12/15/23 I had “Anterior” Right Hip Replacement. I am following PT instructions to the “letter” and I am doing very well. My incredible Surgeon lengthened my short right leg with the femur implant by 1/2” to make it the same length as my left leg. So no more “limp” along with “zero” horrible “hip joint pain”. Only needed Tylenol for surgical pain after surgery. PT discarded my “walker within 1st week” and gave me a “cane” Then discarded my cane at end of second week. Driving comfortable and safely now too. Modern Medicine is a Blessing indeed.
I'm 63 years old. I had an anterior hip replacement on April 4, 2024. Today is April 23. I'm still swollen, still get some sharp, burning pains, still tender to touch, still using the walker despite PT twice a week and exercises every day and still homebound due to weakness. I'm still not able to ditch the walker yet either. I hope that I'm able to walk independently without assistive devices by a month's time. Miss getting around and going to church.
On 08/Nov I had a complete right hip replacement and "died on the operating table." The doctors don't know exactly what happened because all my vitals before the operation were strong except for the fact I had no pulse. They did the CPR thing on me for 15 minutes before the heart became regular, then I spent 8 days in the ICU recovering. Four days were on an assisted breathing apparatus and under heavy sedation. They also did an angioplasty examination thinking my heart might have some kind of obstruction, however, they discovered my heart, arteries, and veins are all in excellent condition with no issues of disease or blockage of any kind. Not bad for a 74-year-old. It was hell for my family because they allowed everyone in to see me while sedated - the doctors thought it was touch and go - and that it was best for the family to be there. As I started to recover only one visitor was allowed at a time. I've been doing the recommended exercises and my hip is coming around quite well, no problem walking the stairs and just walking around with a cane. I used a wheeled walker for about two days and then started with the cane. My chest feels as though the Irish dancer fellow did a dance on my chest - it's painful to take a deep breath - the doctors mentioned they were surprised they did not dislocate or break a rib due to the violent compressions they did during the CPR thing.
EMT here for 25+ years. If you do CPR right on an adult you almost always break ribs. Broken ribs vs dead.
@@renalangstaff730 I suspect a couple of ribs were damaged.I could not sleep on one side for some time and I cannot cough without a sharp pain in my right side upper chest Apparently my heart registered a slight electrical signal but was not pumping The doctor told me they had two people working on me for 15 min befor that started up again I am doing great now getting 10000 steps a day and lots of treadmill ensuring I get the 10000 in. I only needed 1 physio session and 1 follow up because of a rapid recovery which I attribute to the walking. Thxu for the note allison good now and no pain at all except for that stich in the chest.
I'm so glad you pulled through! I hope your recovery is complete. 🙏
@@theynot4u Thankyou for the thoughtful comment. According to the physiotherapists - my recovery was remarkable. Since the operation I have reduced my weight by over 50 lbs. (calorie counting and walking) and according to my step counter in the last 12 months I have walked on average 13,672 steps a day for a total of 4,935,616 steps. No pain whatsoever. My experience while incubated are still very vivid. In another posting I outlined some of what I experienced including moving to a whiter than white fog with shadow figures moving about and hearing a voice calling me by name and saying "... it was not my time and that I had to go back ..." with that I woke up in the recovery room with my wife standing over me. I still hear that voice or feel that voice as clear today as back then. I followed the doctors advice with preparatory exercises and did a number of exercises after the operation. I used a walker for about 3 weeks and then transitioned to a cane for about one month. When I first met the physiotherapists after about a month - they asked me what I enjoyed best after having the hip surgery and I replied "... putting on my own socks ..." the therapist almost passed out telling me that I should not do that since I could dislocate my new hip. For anyone about to have this surgery I would strongly recommend following your doctors advice and most importantly - do those exercises. I'm pretty sure the walking has paid dividends for my recovery.
Six months after surgery I am still experiencing a lot of pain.
It depends on the type of procedure that you get. I'm 74 and have had both hips done in the last year. Right side in Aug.2021 and left side in July 2022. Both times I had the anterior approach done. I stayed 1 night in the hospital for both surgeries as the surgery was done later in the day and you have to see physio before they let you go home. I had someone stay with me for two nights both times and then I was on my own. I had some minor muscle discomfort after the surgery but nothing like the arthritic pain that I had had. I only used a walker for one day and then I used walking poles after . My recovery has been great but It's like they say "everybody doesn't heal the same" I'm pretty well back to doing most of the things that I used to do within reason.
@@kandacepatterson7965 Maybe before you reply to comments you should check your spelling and grammar. What is aurgery and what is whwre. I wouldn't call bull to something that you have no idea what someone has done or gone through. It's like I said in my previous comment "everybody doesn't heal the same".
@@thomasfield2562 Your statement is spot on! I had both sides replaced this year (Apr & Nov) & the recovery time between the two has not been the same (the second time around has been much smoother - I chalk that up to waiting too long to get the first side done, a dumb decision on my part). It's a shame that some folks (like Kandace) are compelled to prove to others how obnoxious they are. Like you, I had the anterior approach on both sides. I haven't felt this good since 2017 (before everything went to crap with my hip osteoarthritis diagnosis). Wishing you continued good health Thomas!
@@thomasfield2562 well....I hope you dont loose your red pen...THOMAS THE TYRANT!
@@kandacepatterson7965 yup, my recovery was horrible i am 8 weeks post op right now, only 50 years old, nurse and fit, i had lateral cut, smh! i cant return to work for 6 more weeks
@@thomasfield2562 yes. Indeed my typing is bad ...small phone and big fingers. Glad you had time to correct that!
Had my right hip replaced in 2014. Had problems with range of motion with my right leg for years. Couldn’t swing my right leg over a bicycle for almost 4 years. So not always about the pain. Now I am due to have my left hip replaced but need to get down in weight. Lost 35 pounds but still have 15 pounds to go to get my BMI to below 40.
My mom is 76 and she had a fall and hip bone fracture and replacement surgery week ago and she’s in lot of pain ….her surgeon said to give it a month before she walks … she has rheumatoid arthritis and cardiac issues…hoping she can start walking at least with cane or walker soon…. I hope and wish you all feel better
I hope your mom feels better, too.
Thanks
Have an update my mom just got on walker she’s taking those baby steps on walker …. I’m so glad thank God
@@madhavijal9671 That's wonderful news! I pray she continues to make good progress. 🙏
It also depends on what you do for a living! I returned to work at 6 weeks to a very physical job and even with restrictions on lifting etc I had trouble. I was doing great in PT....and back in the gym. I had daily swelling, which I was coached on how to manage (no swelling when I returned to work) but being on my feet 8-10 hours a day and 10,000 steps a day..my usual workday was 10+ hours....I used compression and elevation to control the swelling. At the 8 week postoperative point, having worked for two weeks, I developed a DVT/PE. Two emergency room visits. Was out for 3 weeks. On anticoagulants. Back at work yesterdsy...restricted to a six hour day. Feel like I've been hit by a truck. My hip feels good. Lifechanging surgery. Went into it fairly fit but with a terrible limp needing a cane. Listen to your body.
Very wise advice and a needed perspective added to the other comments. It is, truly, different from person to person!
I work for a railroad repairing track. I get my right hip replaced on May 12th. Because of my job they said expect to be off work for 12 weeks.
Be strong ! I'm in so much pain right now. Thank you for posting your experience..listen to my body listen to my body
Hi, 3 weeks post op total hip -anterior at Whitchurch-Stouffville Hospital in Markham Ontario. My advice…. Follow the rules, take meds, do physio from the very start. Do not wait. Do not go back to work too soon. It seems slow….more than a month, but can last a lifetime (20 years)…But let your body heal…..
I was told by several people who had one done and told me it is not bad and not to worry, for me it was pure hell once I had feeling back it was the most pain I've ever had unable to do anything for at least a week and the not being able to sleep due to me unable to sleep on my back or the side of the op. 4th week now post and the selling finally gone down but my calf muscle still feels tight and soar. I'm supposed to have both done but after this one I don't think I could go through that again. 😢😮
Similar experience for me, although I had ceramic hip resurfacing. I’m supposed to have the other one done. There’s no way that’s happening now, pain was off the scale for the first five weeks. At week eight still limping and in a lot of pain, yeah it’s different for everybody but I’m a fit male and don’t think I’ll be the same again.
Nope! I'm three weeks out from my right hip replacement today. Still need a cane, wouldn't walk more than 10 steps without it. My left was done last summer and I went back to work as a carpenter 5 months after. It was not easy. I had to work half days for 3 weeks and 6 hours for 6 more weeks before going full time. Still having problems with my hip flexors, they are sensitive to sudden movements and easily strained. That said, I am progressing much faster this time around and I think my recovery time will be significantly less. I'm 56 and was in pretty good shape before the arthritis reared it's ugly head. Now that it's been a couple of years since I've been able to exercise normally, I'm carrying an extra 30 pounds which is not helping at all.
I’m 32, had an anterior THR 3 weeks ago and this is ROUGH. I need a lot of help. Sleep is pretty nonexistent. I’m always uncomfortable. Still not taking steps without the walker. Unless I’m leaning on another surface like holding onto the stair railing. Everyone said oh it’ll be a breeze since you’re young but I also have very active and severe rheumatoid arthritis. I’m thankful my other hip is ok because I can not see going through this again.
Hello from Rancho Mirage California 🇺🇸
Had mine 3 days ago, I've had back surgery before, This is much worse.
Went home on crutches day after surgery but in quite a bit of pain and leg massively swollen
OMG I live in Ireland and I used 2 crutches for 4weeks then 1 for 2weeks then a stick, it actually took me 3to6 months to feel right again... he’s an amazing doctor
Same in Ireland. Had mine two months tomorrow and still on one crutch.
@@rebeccaharold7141 I’m actually 1 year and 4months and still have a limp sometimes but the terrible pain is gone..
They use the anterior procedure in the u.s. which is why recovery times are less
@@maureendewitt9940 why is this not universal for patients as it obviously requires less down time and recovery seems so quick
@@maureendewitt9940 We actually use both. I had the Posterior procedure done a week ago. They say healing time is 6 to 8 weeks, a maximum of 12 weeks depending on the person, though.
everyone is different...
Dr Clegg, I had my second hip replacement in May. Had a surgical injury Sciatic Palsy. I am 6 months out and wondering how long it might take for the nerve to regenerate. I know this is hard to predict. My first hip replacement was flawless. I was up and walking the same day as my surgery. All pain gone from both hips. This sciatic nerve injury has been extremely painful. It keeps me in bed most of the time. I stopped using the walker as it was unsafe. I go to appointments in a wheelchair. I'm still hopeful I will be in the 40% group of people who heal completely. Any insight you can share? Thank you.
I'm in week 9 & my hip pain is finally gone and I can finally sleep on my side, but getting stronger is still ongoing.
Have had different information. Doctor talked to me about left hip surgery. Told me three weeks walk with a cane. Then walk on my own. Go in for preop and Orthotics person tells me three months with a walker. All the things to do and don’t do. Nothing even close to how simple doctor said it would be. Also Orthopedics person told me no therapy just walk. Therapist told me god to get therapy right away. Really confusing. Then I get call from therapist visits approved.
I guess I'm not the majority here. 2 weeks PO and my LCFN is still not working down to my knee. You would think the numbness from this would mask the pain. NOPE. My IT band is extremely painful and making my knee bend takes an army. I am still using a walker and to my Dr follow up showed up in a wheelchair.
Dr: I had significant scar tissue from 2 previous hip repairs. Is this the reason for my slow recovery?
I had my hip replaced last year. I was back to work in 2 months. They added 15mm to the length of my leg. If they are adding length. your recovery is probably going to be more than 4 weeks.
Morning Dr Clegg! I'm a candidate for hip replacement and I've been doing some research. Today this clip popped up on my U-tube. So since I'm doing research I looked at this as an opportunity to get another opinion. I'd appreciate yours. What hip replacement approach is best? And, is it necessary to use a screw to attach the cup to the pelvis? Thank you
I am 17. I had my right hip injured past 10 years ago. Now I had a little pain in my hip I am ok with that. Problem is there is any problem for goes to the gym and training my legs. Is there is any risk?
I'm 59 year old healthy male and had a total hip replacement 2/14. As of 4/12, my hip pain is a 1 out of 10, but I now have lower back pain that can get up to the 7 our of 10 range. I'm hoping that this is just my body getting used to the new gait I may have developed. It is a very painful procedure to recover from. Watch a video of a total hip replacement. See how they hammer the prosthesis into the femur after they have cut the ball off the joint.
Well I'm going g on year two and my muse still hurts tender sore all I can say they better take it easy
I had a total hip replacement and was back working from home in 3 business days 5 total. It is hard to work on my laptop and be comfortable though. I am 10 days out. Using a cane mainly for stability. I can walk without it, but it’s still stiff.
I have been 2 years out can I excercise full force now
After how many days a 85 year old woman could 3 hours travel time travel after hip replacement surgery? Thanks 🙏
I had my left hip replaced 7 days ago. It was absolute agony the first 5 days but I can walk without aid now and the swelling has gone down. Definitely take the painkillers as directed.
Dude walk without aid at a week? You must have had a total. Resurfacing takes longer.
For me 4 weeks since my revision hip is sore able to walk with some assistance do to a birth defect I say listen to your body but beware of soreness to your backside seriously hurts worse then the hip
Hi I have new hip 13 years ago on crutches for over 6 weeks had a thrust plate fitted with op looks like things have improved over the years , glad I had it done I was in my mid fifties when the op was done lot of pain no way I couldn’t walk on crutches for 3 days
How is it going after 13 years? Is one time surgery is enough or you have to get it replaced after a few years?
hip still ok have it X-ray every year and a blood test to check if there is a problem it will have to be replaced they say
Thank you
Now I know my hip is screwed up. I'm a week post-op with anterior approach, and the operated leg is nearly two inches longer and feels like it's trying to dislocated constantly. My pain is worse since surgery, not better.
Mine is longer also .
Longer would be okay, but 2 inches sounds like a lot! I’d like to see an update from either of you!!
@nmartin5551 Over a year post-op, never recovered. Hip is in more pain than it was before surgery, and I was a stage 4 total collapse. Leg evened out some, but still about an inch longer. They tell me my x-rays are normal and won't do any other imaging. I'm only 33. Feel like I screwed up my life getting this surgery. Hopefully your other guy has a nicer update, because mine sucks. Lol
1 week, did 10k steps today.
Some might argue that 10k steps at a week might show your what you're capable of, but not necessarily facilitate to the integration of the prosthetic components with the bone and, in the long run, set your healing back.
Had surgery on the seventh of September, I’m still sore in my hip and have muscle spasms.
Need to schedule mine. Nervous
I had hip replacement surgery and went home in less than 24 hrs. I was without any assistance walking in 7 days. 8 weeks later pain free ? NO. I am still sleeping in a recliner rather than my bed because I was a side sleeper. I find that very uncomfortable. My incision was very large on my side. I hope this improves. I walk very good on flat ground but my flexibility is so far not much better. My stamina in walking is minimal and i still find it somewhat painful after a few minutes. Sitting in hard chairs also painful after a few minutes. Although the doc says that is the sciatica. I was a very active pickle ball player before surgery but not sure I will return to that anytime soon.
I’m a side sleeper does the recliner help. I’m so tired I need to sleep.
Not getting back to pickleball is actually my biggest fear and delaying my decision to proceed.
Heal easy.
I'm hoping you are doing so much better by now!
When did u wake up from your dream
Recovery depends on your physical condition prior to surgery.
Like everything about humans, it is different for everyone.
It takes forever and a day.
I'm worried when I hear no bending >90 degrees for 3 months. Won't I find atrophied muscles trying to bend 90+? Will I ever be able to put shoes and socks on normally?
Look for a surgeon that performs the superpath approach. There are no restrictions. I bend past 90 all the time. Had surgery e weeks ago.
I had anterior approach less than 2 weeks ago. No restrictions other than to listen to my body and don’t hyperextend. Im sorry you’re having trouble but hang in there, we’re rooting for you and feel confident it will be worth it in the end. ❤
2,3 days my ass! Damn doctor got me fucked up…3 freakin months after hip replacement n numbness above my knee to my shin 🤦🏽♂️ don’t seems like my nurves are coming back FML 😞
I used a walker to lessen the pain after surgery not for balance
My surgeon said a walker is important for three months post op as the metal pieces in leg and hip don’t like a lot of weight as they grow bone around them. 80% of new bone around them occurs during the first 3 months. The last 20% over the next 9 months.
@@PjTexas I took my time with the walker before going to the cane.
How Long does the surgery take in the O R ?
@Darren Dunwoody ThankU for the reply 🙏🏼
About 2.5 hours
@@kannermw 🙏🏼thank U
Mines took 8 hours. I'll see my doctor soon and find out why.....
All of them are outpatient? This doctor is describing young people having hip replacement. If an elderly person falls and breaks their hip, they will be in the hospital for several weeks.