Sore knee afterR

nh_user_1201792 · October 17, 2018, 7:54am

hello,

im 7 weeks post THS my operated leg was 6cm shorter than the other. This was corrected during surgery and now its just a fraction shorter which im happy with compared to what it was. My concern now is that my knee on operated side is throbbing all the time and im so depressed that everything else is pukka but i still walk in pain even after this im hoping its just my knee joint realigning but if anyone else has had similar experience id love to hear how you got on good or badim a 50 year old male thanks

nh_user_907025 · October 17, 2018, 9:30am

It strikes me that there are two likely causes,

knee joint realigning (quite possible after just 7 weeks)
osteoarthritis in the knee joint

An x-ray will show if it is osteoarthritis or not, so I’d ask my doctor for one to rule it out as a first step.

Best wishes
Graham

nh_user_1197583 · October 17, 2018, 9:41am

greg
i have been following this site for a couple of months and no one to date has had the issues i have been having until i saw your note im 52 trs old, very athletic and had an anterior hip replacement 12 wks ago my leg was also shorter and therefore they had to stretch it in surgery to make them equal BUT ever since surgery my knee on the operated leg has been a mess - always throbbing in pain . while the good news is, the pain is not as intense, it is still there and causing me a lot trouble. i go back to the doctor next week and plan to discuss. i will update you on outcome. did you have anterior or posterior approach?

nh_user_958258 · October 17, 2018, 10:07am

hi im 54. Had my 2nd hip replaced 4 months ago. it was really sore and gave me quite a lot of pain. My husband used to massage around the knee and put anti flam in the tight muscles around my knee. Also some gentle stretching helped. A heat pad helped as well good luck
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nh_user_1197583 · October 17, 2018, 12:31pm

thanks my husband definitely does that. i also go to physical therapy for both my knee and hip but im not progressing . if i do things that help the hip, it bothers the knee and vice versa. i also want to get back to my workouts and cant . i dont just want to be able to walk but workout with cardio - which cant do because of the issues

nh_user_1201792 · October 17, 2018, 12:43pm

posterior i thinkthanks for your replyplease keep me informed on your progress prognosis and i will do the same x

nh_user_1146945 · October 17, 2018, 5:23pm

I have same problem right leg was shorter and corrected during surgery. I am suffering from knee pain and still limping a little over 5 weeks. I wish you well.

nh_user_961366 · October 18, 2018, 3:46am

I am 13 months post anterior hip replacment - which was not really successful. Well, nerve damage to the femoral nerve which in turn affected the knee and the saphenous nerve which wraps around the knee. Nothing but hip pain and an inability to walk long distances. Knee is permanently swollen and painful. Cortisone injections helped but not long term. I need a second opinion and a repeat nerve test. The last one showed abnormal results. I so wish I had not opted for an anterior approach…much higher risk of nerve damage. Hope you have better outcome in the end than mine. Maureen O’Brien

nh_user_1201792 · October 30, 2018, 9:48am

hi audreyim wondering how youre getting on. Any better?

nh_user_1201792 · October 30, 2018, 9:49am

you poor love Maureen sounds hatefuli hope things get better for you

nh_user_1197583 · November 4, 2018, 4:50pm

hi greg how is the hip and knee apologize for delay went to surgeon and he recommended i see a sport dr that does cortisone injections going tomorrow