Hi just came back from the OS,from my 1st post Op visit.They did x-rays and saw that the top of the femur appears to be fractured.there is a black line where it is fractures.It is well approximated and he is going to check it in 2 weeks.Has anybody else heard of something like this occurring?He said everything was so tight in there that the prosthesis just put to much pressure on the bone.I was 3 weeks out at the time and really feeling pretty darn good
How odd! You don't have any pain? Did you feel anything when it broke? I'm glad you're feeling so well! Best wishes!!
Hiya,
Yes mine did too and for the same reason as yours happened but by the time my 6 Wk check up happen Ed it was all healed up and posing no problem.
Xx
I have heard of this, my surgeon told me that my femur is so small that they will have to find a suitable stem and he 'promised' not to put too much pressure on the bone as if there is the femur can crack, I havent had my surgery yet but this is one of the many things I am nervous about! Usually it does heal itself, just means your recovery may be a week or so longer than the suggested time to let it heal.
You said you couldnt tell it was fractured? Sounds like your body is reacting really well to the surgery. Munch on lots of bone healing foods and you'll do great x
Hi I had a fracture discovered during my thr. It was repaired with titanium wire. Unfortunately, my precautions still involve only 50 percent weight bearing past 6 weeks post op. Fractures take a while to heal.. Has your Dr. Told you to stay off of the leg? What did he suggest? Best of luck. Cindy
Hi, mine fractured during surgery and was wired up. Had to be non weight bearing for 8 weeks but all fine at 6 week X-ray. I think staying off putting weight on it and using 2 crutches will help it heal quicker maybe.
glad it's not causing you pain, mine did!
basia
Not at the time,but it did hurt more by the time I went to bed and by the next morning I was miserable.My pain level was similar to what it was before and right after surgery.There was no snapping or popping sound so initially I thought I just pulled something,but when it did not respond to cold,elevation and pain medication as I thought it should I began to worry.I always joke that it's hard being 4 11 in a 5 5 world but it's true.Literally things don't quit fit.The OS said it was really a tight fit and the fx is right at the edge of the prosthesis so that hard surface just popped off the top of my bone.I was honestly at a pain level of 9-10,now at 7 so it is improving.It got worse before it started to get better.Today is literally 1 week since it occurred .Thank you for your concern.Appreciate you.
Helen thank you so much for messaging.I did this 1 week ago and it feels about 20% better.Definitely improving.So glad to hear a positive outcome.Im trying to be ok about it but still have 1 hip to go and I also had a left total knee replacement last year so am getting pretty tired of all this bone pain.Did you know that it happened,at how many weeks,how did your healing progress after it occure?
I just watched a show on bone density this weekend on bone density and healing.Just got Calcium with Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K as they encourage the exorption of calcium into the bones.Really eating a lot of high Vitamin C foods as well.Trying that thing of food being medicine
I am a firm believer that food can be a magical healing aid. Taking suppliments as well can really boost it too, not just for bone healing but to help the overall feeling of recovery and energy. Get munching on as much fruit as you can
It broke during the surgery,wow,well At least they were right there.It did hurt but not badly until the next afternoon.I was getting a load of laundry together in the afternoon,then it was time for pain medications.I was taking them every 8 hours at that point as I was 2 1/2 weeks out..I did notice that it did hurt more than usual.The next morning it was very painful.I thought at first it was a strain but it did not respond to ice,elevation,rest and pain medications as anticipated.It also started to have an increase instead of a decrease in swelling..I literally told myself I was grateful I took 7 weeks off instead of the 6 I was going to take as I knew at that point something was really wrong.
When did they discover it?Yes he did.He told me to stop PT.I called there to cancel the appts and the PT said to rest as I only have 3 weeks before returning to work.He said this was a time to allow the body to heal and to rest as much as possible .He said to stay off it.He talked about having to secure the bone piece with titanium wire and I don't want that.I also want to have my right hip done .I had planned to do it at the end of August but might have u push that back a little bit but that one is really bad also.
Yes Mischelle.Just finished off a large container of strawberries and Jim picked up 1 of blueberries yesterday..Are you in the US?PBS just had the best special on Bone Health and preventing Bone loss.So much of it had to do with avoiding processed foods ,just amazing
Oh that sounds terrible Msky! I have never heard of this but am fairly new to the "hippie" scene just getting my first hip replacement 4 weeks ago. I hope that it heals quickly and your pain subsides. Also hope that you don't have any further complications from this. Wishing you well....Barb
Oh my but this must be discouraging. No advice or experience with this. But sending big hugs and best wishes for resolution and and smoother recovery.
L
Thank you Linda.Today has truthfully been a very discouraging day.I have just wanted to cry.I waited over a year until I could get my knee done.Then I had to wait another year to get my hips done. Plan get 1 in May and 1 in August.I don't mind bumping it back to Sept or Oct at latest just because I want to be done with it.Tomorrow is a new day.I will not give up.Thank you for your kindness
Thank you for your concern.Looks like its 50/50 on chances of doing well.Since pain is decreasing a little I have hope.The fact that everyone has been so encouraging and kind has made what has been a difficult day a little easier.Tomorrow will be a better day
Hiya,
My surgeon told me straight away after the op, he reassured me that it will cause no problem and will heal and he was true to his word, it honestly didn't hinder my recovery, I'm 11.5 weeks post op, back at the gym, swimming and back at work, slowly getting back to normal, still have pain but I think I do too much and this is why, have nonever of the arthritis pain just achey pain .. hope this helps xxx
Hi Msky,
so good to read that you are feeling a bit better today -
This forum is so wonderful - you are not alone anymore ---
I wish you continued healing
big warm hug
renee
Thank you Renee.I am grateful to be able to compare notes with other "Hippies".This has been a long,arduous journey that I would not wish upon anyone.Limping along and your encouragement means a lot .