My new hip hurts!

It's not unusual to have a few niggles when you are recovering from hip surgery. Most of them aren't due to anything serious, and they usually get better after a few months. If you'd like to know more, then please get in touch.
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[@devglall]

More excellent advice Mr. Latham!

[@wendyrowland7787]

Thank you for your encouraging words. 10 days post op and at 79 probably doing better than I thought.

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Thank you for your comment! It's amazing how the body adapts to and recovers from surgery. Wishing you well as you make your journey along the path of recovery.

[@leemcdermott1770]

Very clear and very reassuring.Thanks jeramy.

[@leemcdermott1770]

My friend went went for knee replacement. 4 in the word. 3 for knee replacement 1 for hip replacement.Doctor came in and said out loud u 3 having knees replaced are guna have lots of pain but the hip replacement won't hurt post surgery.Don't sound very professional.

[@susanb5058]

This is SO reassuring, thank you! I’m a month post op hip replacement and it’s going great but I still have those little thoughts like you said.

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Thanks for your comment. The first 6 weeks is the toughest part. After that everything falls into place usually!

[@susanb5058]

@@Lathamhipsurgery ahhh great to know! I’m almost there. Thanks!!

[@artryan5330]

I am one month postop walking without a crutch or a cane it gets better

[@badtriad9684]

Thanks, Dr Latham for telling it LIKE IT IS!!!
SO MANY promotional/testimonial vid's touting speedy - near painLESS recoveries are DECEPTIVE & a DISSERVICE!!! --s/p THA(5 wk's), ret. health care professional

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Thanks for your comment. I get really annoyed about all the misinformation out there. Recovery from surgery is hard work, and it's not always as smooth as some people say it is.

[@aliciaarancibia7073]

Thank you.

[@trilbyarnold3341]

I'm 4 1/2 months after a femoral neck fracture and partial hip replacement. It's been a mostly pain free experience and I've gained a lot of function but also there is much I still can't do, my rom and flexion is not yet where it needs to be. Recently I began to have some real hurt and my PT recognized I had most likely injured more than my hip when I fell, a sacroilliac belt has proved helpful and the treatment plan has been changed to target other possible injuries as well. Also when I stopped thinking I should be about back to my normal function at 4 to 5 months and looked at it that I was 1/3 through full recovery, I calmed down. It really is a marathon on a roller coaster of ups and downs, not a sprint and not level.

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Recovery from a fracture can take much longer than after an elective THR. The psychological shock of the injury has a big effect on your confidence. Good luck with your recovery.

[@sherryandrews9676]

I am 8 days post op! Doing pretty well. Trying to find that balance between walking, Icing, elevating.

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Excellent! Plenty of rest is best at this stage.