Advice

Bones, joints and muscles
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Had total hip replacemet 10 weeks ago. Got a lot of swelling round scar and big indeindentation in middle and gets very sore. Not aeen a dr since op and not due to be seen until end of montb. Is this normal?

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No Marie, it's not normal. Call your doctor right away, you may have an infection.

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You should have seen a doctor before now hon, scar can become raised and sore, but would advise seeing perhaps your own doc for peace of mind. .....

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Thanks kathee. I phoned hospital and they said it is usual for swelling and to rest it. Will try and get to see my iwn dr on Monday

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Thanks susan. Phoned hospital and they said swelling is usual. Will try and fet my dr on monday

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No not normal Marie make an appointment to see your gp or ring hospital and bring your appointment forward to see your consultant don't wait for it to become worse, it will probably be ok just scar tissue knitting together but better to be sure

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Hi Marie,You do need to see your doctor and have it checked. I did have the swelling and it was like you described. It's been five months since my surgery and it's fine.

 

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I can only comment on the indentation. whether the swelling is inflammation or infection would take a blood test or medical advice on sight. ..esp if there's heat and it's florid. ...

The indentation may be due to cutting of muscle and tissue which is re sewn. My indentation has never changed over 15 months. The tissue underlying the scar and covering the prosthesis has undergone trauma and been stretched. massage and oil helps but don't do that until you're sure you've no infection. ... its very difficult for the first few months to know what is going on as we were never prepared for the result we get. ...at you able to call the treatment centre. ...I got reassurance from them for the first few weeks. ..hope everything is normal and nothing going on other than healing. ..

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Hi Marie.  I'm 5 weeks in and have various lumps and bumps. Physiotherapist massaged it but I think it's worth seeing your GP.  If it's really red you might have an infection. Hope all is well Cathie

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Thanks Victoria. I will check with them. Just dont know what to expect when not getting checked

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Thanks Glynis it is good to check with other people who have gone through it

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Thanks it is reassuring to speak to other people who have had it done. Find it difficult that no dr sees me until back at hospital after12 weeks

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Thanks cathie

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I was seen 16 days after surgery by a nurse practitioner who works for the surgeon and he removed my 25 staples, thoroughly examined the wound for oozing and ensured it was as it should be by actually touching it with gloved hand.  He then applied more antiseptic and then a skin glue down each side of the wound to which I then had loads of butterfly plasters attached.  I had a lump in the wound which is scar tissue and I've been told to massage it with scar cream or vitamin e oil once all the butterfly clips have fallen off.  If your wound is sore, swollen, red and spreading or oozy you need to see a doctor. I'm surprised your surgeon hasn't had you back yet.

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I had glue and dissoluable stitches, my scar is still very lumpy from September, and tender, .....

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Bio oil is very good. I have been using this on my scar and it is getting less lumpy.

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i have not heard of this maria i never had any thing like that maybe you should make a appointment to see you own family dr if you are worried

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Hi Marie

I had THR eight weeks ago and felt i was doing really well, however i am now experiencing more pain underneath the wound. I visited my gp who has given me antibiotics as a precaution. I have a lot of tingling, pulling and sharp pains which worry me. I did start trying a few walks around my street and although it felt ok at the time i think i over did it and am suffering now. I know i have done too much but its hard when you are told to keep exercising and moving and then you end up with swelling and pain.

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i no how you feel maria i had bth my knees done and a hip and now i find i have damge nerves

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About two years ago I broke my shoulder and it healed wrong. I had shoulder replacement and was left with nerve pain in my arm and my hand. I didn't know what it was. Dr. never said it was nerve pain. And then last August I had hip replacement, these were both on my left side. Now I have nerve pain and numbness from my kneeto my foot. My primary doctor says I'm under the surgeons care, Meaning he doesn't care. My surgeon says give it time. I am waiting for the approval for a nerve conduction test. And another round of physical therapy. The shoulder surgery was by first surgery I was 70, I am Mel 72. I want this to stop.only having two surgeries in my life to have the nerve pain afterwords. The shoulder though he healed fine is just getting through this nerve pain.surgeon said I need the other hip done, NO WAY!