How long does it take to recover from a double hip replacement?
How long does it take to recover from a double hip replacement?
It usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks to start feeling stronger and to be able to get around with less pain. You’ll still need to continue with physical therapy by going to regular appointments. Walking at this point is especially important for your recovery. You’ll want to walk regularly and avoid sitting for too long.
What was my experience with double hip replacement?
It started out as a headache in my leg and soon, I couldn’t walk. After swearing off surgery, I spent two painful years in denial going to physical therapy, trying acupuncture, taking medications, even talking to psychics – and just plain praying for a miracle. Having never had surgery, I was fearful of the unknown.
When is hip replacement surgery an option for You?
Also called total hip arthroplasty, hip replacement surgery may be an option for you if your hip pain interferes with daily activities and more-conservative treatments haven’t helped or are no longer effective.
Is it normal to have no pain after hip replacement?
It is natural to think that you will have no pain after your hip replacement surgery, but things may not work that smooth for some people. Pain after hip replacement is more common than you think.
What happens to your leg when you have a hip replacement?
When the leg length is increased by more than a few centimeters, the nerves of the leg may become stretched to the point that patients experience numbness or pain further down the limb. Interestingly, many people with severe degenerative arthritis of their hip joint develop a leg length discrepancy over time.
Also called total hip arthroplasty, hip replacement surgery may be an option for you if your hip pain interferes with daily activities and more-conservative treatments haven’t helped or are no longer effective.
How are hip replacement implants placed on the leg?
Leg Length Discrepancy. Exactly how the hip replacement implants are placed, and the size of the implants will determine the length of the leg after surgery. If the hip is felt to be too loose, or unstable and prone to hip dislocation, your surgeon may elect to place larger or longer implants in the joint.
Are there leg length discrepancies after hip replacement surgery?
Leg length discrepancy following total hip replacement surgery is a possible complication of the surgical procedure. Most often, subtle leg length discrepancies are well tolerated and people can adapt to these differences. In some situations, a more significant leg length discrepancy will not be well tolerated.
It is natural to think that you will have no pain after your hip replacement surgery, but things may not work that smooth for some people. Pain after hip replacement is more common than you think.