Post-op pain in bottom of heel after 3 days

Bones, joints and muscles
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hi,

im new to this forum.  I had a complete right hip replacement 3 days ago that seems to have gone well.  But I have just developed a really sharp pain on the underside of my heel (on the operated side). Seems to get a bit better when seated, but is bad when lying and walking.

Is is this Normal? 

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I got this too. Think it's from lying in bed so long. Mine didn't last long so hope yours improves soon.

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I had it from pushing myself up in bed. I think it was sheet-burn

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Hi gilly

Congratulations on your new hip. I am 13 weeks post op and the worst pain I had through it all was heel pain. I tried having my husband place rolled up towels underneath to raise them off the bed slighly, which helped a bit. Then I developed ankle swelling and found on amazon, i cant post the link as will not be allowed but a foam leg raiser cushion. Best thing ever. So comfortable, you can see from the pic your heels hang over, and it got me a good nights sleep as the pain in heels just got worse very quickly and so bad I went to bed in trainers and posted for help here and got a lot of good suggestions. Also invaluable for resting in the early days to raise legs if swollen.

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Hi gilly - my physio suggested putting a slim pillow lengthways under my legs (i am now 4 weeks post bilateral THR and still sleep on my back) so they were supported from thighs to ankles leaving heels just clear of the bed. This did the trick really well for me.

Best of luck with your rehab.

I have picked up some great tips on this site and everyone is so supportive. Xx

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Thanks that has made me feel a lot better😊

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I have been doing a lot of the sliding exercises so that could be it.

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Last night tried putting a soft towel under that helped a little but thank you for your advice it makes me feel better 

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Hi Gilly90039

I had similar problems and it was caused from heel burn.  Once I wore woolen socks and also use a physical aid to keep my blankets/sheet etc off my feet I was good.

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Hello,

i had the very same thing, and still do.  I'm 10 weeks after surgery.  I was told it's because when you sleep on your back after surgery, you don't move during the night so it's a pressure problem.  I could t find a way to place pillow under legs and still cover with sheets and blankets.  That would be the solution so I hope you can.  Good luck!