6weeks on

Bones, joints and muscles
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Had hip replacement 6 weeks ago i am 67 my scar is still stiff and sore in places and muscles still hurt when i walk all looks fine but worried is this normal

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Hiya Pauline :blush:

I’m only 2 weeks post op, so can’t help on your 6 weeks, but I’ve got the very same, stiff and sore around the scar and yep it’s very early days for the both of us i would say, I’m sure there will be someone along soon with concrete advice. How much walking are you doing at 6 weeks, :thinking:
Have you been ti your six week check up, don’t worry I’m sure all is very normal and sounds like your doing just fine.
All the best with your recovery..:blush:

Stay Safe & Stay Happy :grinning_face:

Pete :grin:

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Hi Pauline have you tried bio oil or similar? I was advised to massage the scar with moisturiser.

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Hi Pauline have you tried bio oil or similar? I was advised to massage the scar with moisturiser.

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hi
I’m now 18 months post thr. i had the same problem and my physio advised massaging the scar with bio oil twice a day in order to desensitise the nerves that had been severed during surgery.
i hated doing it at first as it hurt. now its fine and the bio oil has minimised the scar.

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hi
I’m now 18 months post thr. i had the same problem and my physio advised massaging the scar with bio oil twice a day in order to desensitise the nerves that had been severed during surgery.
i hated doing it at first as it hurt. now its fine and the bio oil has minimised the scar.

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I am 63 and had surgery 9 weeks ago and muscles are still a little sore in my leg when I walk. You have to build those muscles back up,which takes time. So be patient,and with exercise, and walking it will get better.

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Hi Pauline I am 62 and had my TRHR tomorrow will be 6 weeks. I am stiff, sore and still walking with walker. My surgeon said to give it 3 months and I would be walking much better. It is getting better since I stretch more, flexions and I just walk more to strengthen the area. My hands, arms and wrist hurts from using walker so I am praying soon to put those devices down using them only when I go out. We just have to be patient and it is going to be ok. We have endured so much pain and discomfort pushing ourselves. I am praying for you and just keep positive thoughts and you will prevail.

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Yes, my scar still shows a lot after a THR just over a year ago!

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hi Pauline I’m now in eighth week and yes it does heal, I had the same problem I can now lay on the operated side it just takes time and patience, good luck with your recovery.:blush:

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I am 11 weeks post-revision ay 66 yrs, and have been rubbing it with bio oil … this is my third hip operation on my left leg.
Bio Oil is the recommended thing to use, and does seem to work as my 3 year old scar from the original THR is barely noticable.
I have a ‘dead’ area between my scars following the last operation, and the oil is helping to restore feeling already.

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Hi Pauline

I am 6.5 months post op and still feel my scar, it still tingles and gives the occasional itch. Lying on it has been no problem in bed but, when I lie on the exercise mat it still hurts.

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Thanks Rocketman I am going to try bio oil I am 8 weeks post op.
Dawron

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I will back Rocketman up on Bio-oil.