Hi. I had THR 4 weeks ago. I am progressing reasonably well but yesterday I got quite a large swelling at the top of my thigh between the scar and the buttock. It is rock hard, no pain or redness. has anyone else had this?
Paul,
You should call your doctor right away. This does not sound right. I am 8 wks
post THR and had normal swelling first week or two but it subsided quickly.
Good luck and please let us know what happens,
Kathee
It may also be scar tissue. I've had scar tissue form after every surgery. I take a rolling pin and gently roll it over the area and break it up. Then I use vitamin E cream and gently massage the area.
Best to see somebody....the hard scar tissue around the wound is normal and amazingly softens and disappears gradually and the rest of the swelling around the ankles and knees stops too but this sounds a nit different....get it checked out and stop yourself worrying!
Hi Paul,
It's best to get it check out! are you still taking your blood thining injection or tablets?
Good Luck and keep us posted.
UK
hi Carmen. Yes I am still taking blood thinners although I only have 3days worth left. I will go to see my Doctor on Monday just to make sure it's normal !!
That's good go and see the doctors, i really dont like the sound of whats going on with your thigh. I was on blood thinning injections for 28 days after surgery.
Keep us posted!
Good Luck.