THR of left hip/post op questions

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone: I had a THR of left hip on June 30, 2010. I am 4 weeks out as of

today. I have a few questions to ask of all of you who have undergone this

surgery. I have had the surgery done on my very outer left leg/hip area, about

an 8 inch incision, 18 staples (have been removed). What kind of approach is

that called?

I am also in p/t 3x per week and am having difficulty with my hip reflexor and

psoas. I simply cannot do a leg raise at all. My therapist says that some

people have difficulty with abductors after surgery and some have frontal hip

reflexor/psoas problems. Anyone out there have this experience and how long did

it take to get the ability to move back? I am on one crutch but feel that until

I am able to get these muscles to work I will be unable to get off the crutch.

Any insight, input would be appreciated! Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hi backhoed,i have had THR on 17th mar,2010  due to a slight fracture in the

femur neck,it seems similar to your operation(my doctor told me that it is

lateral type),metal to polythelene.I used the walker for the 1st 8 weeks,then

the crutch for two weeks,and since then i am using the cane., still feel some

pain and limping.i started physio therapy after 13 weeks.i will let you know any

future progrees .

wish you an early heeling.

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From: backhoed <backhoed@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Fri, July 30, 2010 7:20:35 PM

Subject: THR of left hip/post op questions

 

Hi everyone: I had a THR of left hip on June 30, 2010. I am 4 weeks out as of

today. I have a few questions to ask of all of you who have undergone this

surgery. I have had the surgery done on my very outer left leg/hip area, about

an 8 inch incision, 18 staples (have been removed). What kind of approach is

that called?

I am also in p/t 3x per week and am having difficulty with my hip reflexor and

psoas. I simply cannot do a leg raise at all. My therapist says that some people

have difficulty with abductors after surgery and some have frontal hip

reflexor/psoas problems. Anyone out there have this experience and how long did

it take to get the ability to move back? I am on one crutch but feel that until

I am able to get these muscles to work I will be unable to get off the crutch.

Any insight, input would be appreciated! Thanks.

[Guest guest]

I remember clearly not being able to lift the operated leg for awhile.

The staples came out on the day I left the rehab. That made movement a lot

easier.

Are you working towards using a cane? I used a walker in the rehab at

first and left using a cane.

Doing your physical therapy will get you lifting that leg, even though it

is totally impossible at first. Then one day you can lift it one time only

and then after that you grit your teeth and try for 5 times. How many days

a week do you have PT?

I had it twice a week at home for about three weeks and then when off the

blood thinners and able to drive, did PT with a local Physical Therapist.

Do you have a home health nurse coming in to take blood levels of the

thinner?