12 weeks post op

Bones, joints and muscles
1

Hi All,

I'm sure this will have been asked already, however can anyone tell me if it is normal still to be swollen around the new joint? The swelling is visible and I can feel it when walking or exercising. No real sensation if I'm sitting or lying down...

Its worrying me that I might be having an adverse reaction to the new joint.

Thanks

David.

2

David,

I'm 2 weeks ahead of you and just called my doc and sent pics of my leg.  I had the anterior approach.  I have a slight swelling on the right side of my scar in a 2"x2" patch (which is also the area that is numb).  That area gets red after I exercise which was why I called him.  I was told that veins and nerves are busy re-forming in that area and unless it is draining or I have a fever, it's probably not a worry.

3

I experienced the swelling problem, too. It was rectified by three visits to my physiotherapist who treated the area with laser and ultrasound therapy. Made a big difference.

4

Hi david, 

there is a lot of brutal manipulation of joint during THR surgery - the cutting, dislocating, fitting and banging in of prothesis ... I think it is normal for that area to be swollen - even now, and I am many moons post-op from 2THR surgeries, around the hip joint and femur it is still tender to the touch ... 

as long as you don't have a fever and it just looks swollen, I think it is normal -

of course, if you are concerned please make an appointment with your OS or GP...

How are you getting on otherwise?

big warm hug

renee

5

Hi Renee, 

Thanks for the reminder of what we have been through.  I guess I need to be patient. 

I'm getting on okay thanks.  Other than the swelling, the main issue I have is getting the right glutes working again. They are still a bit weak and sluggish and the physio isnt too happy with the slow recovery. Because of the weakness its putting a strain on my adductors and lower back. 

How are things with yourself? 

David.

6

Hi, 

I have another physio appointment in a few weeks.  I'll ask about that. Thanks  

 

7

Hi Sue, 

I dont seem to have a fever, so what your saying makes a lot of sense. I'll give it a bit longer and see how it goes.

hows things with your recovery other than that? 

David.