Pain under scar from hip replacement 9 weeks on

Bones, joints and muscles
1

Hello.. My nan had a hip replacement 9 weeks ago. Scar has healed very nicely but she is getting alot of pain from under the scar??.. she isnt due to go back to the hospital for another 3 weeks to have her post op check up... Her mobility is being quite restricted due to the pain... thank you in advance for any input

2

Hi

If you are in the UK I seem to remember that after 6 weeks I had to go back to my GP with any concerns but maybe wound problems. Can you ring surgeons receptionist and explain?Maybe get an appointment at his clinic.Good luck to your nan.Remind her it can be a long recovery for many of us

Janet

3

Hi jojo, im 11weeks tomorrow and like your nan had some problems with scar pain, we have so much healing to go through my specialist said its normal but just to keep on doing the exercises anddont overdo things. It will get easier. Big hugs for your nan xx

4

Make sure is she keeping it moisturized. I use vitamin E cream. Some use bio oil. 

5

Unfortunately for her 6 week check up she was in hospital with puemonia!!. Poor thing.. she has an appt on the 23rd nov now.. Thats the soonest they could see her.. many thanks

6

Hi,

Ice and heating pad.

Ice will bring inflammation down. Heat will loosen things up

She may benefit from alternating heat and cold.

She had internal stitches in addition to the external ones.

kind regards

judith