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A year ago I had a total hip replacement done. Last week I was out gardening on my hands and knees and it dislocated. I thought I was all healed. What happened?5 years 29 weeks ago1915
A year ago I had a total hip replacement. I did all my exercises and I'm almost back to normal. There is one problem. It feels like that leg is longer than my other leg. Is this possible or am I just imagining it?3 years 39 weeks ago1679
About a year ago I had a total hip replacement. My hip pain is much better but now I'm starting to have pain along the front of my groin and thigh. Could this be from the new joint?3 years 44 weeks ago2317
According to the X-rays and my doctor's measurements one of my legs is longer than the other. I'm about 9 months post-hip replacement. I'm having some pain and a little trouble walking normally but it's not too bad. What kinds of problems might occur with this later?3 years 37 weeks ago1594
After a new hip replacement I started having back pain that I never had before. My doctor thinks it might be that one leg is longer than the other. The plan is to wait and see what happens. Does this mean the doctor just doesn't know what to do about it?3 years 37 weeks ago3086
After a very long and unsuccessful attempt at treating my snapping hip syndrome, I finally decided to have surgery to release the hip tendons on both sides. I'm hoping to be through rehab by the time soccer season starts again. How long does it take to get my full strength and motion back?46 weeks 2 days ago668
After getting a total hip replacement I ended up with nerve damage. It's very disappointing to have to always use a cane and drag my leg around. How often does this happen?3 years 44 weeks ago2865
After having a total hip replacement, I’m taking a water aerobics class. I notice that some of the other ladies have a much smaller scar from their hip replacement surgery. Why is that?4 years 22 weeks ago1727
After my hip replacement, the surgeon gave me a special card to get me through airport security. This doesn't seem to make any difference. I still have to go through the detection unit. Will this damage or harm my implant?3 years 2 weeks ago2258
After seeing my two sisters get a total hip replacement I decided to take my doctor's advice and have mine done, too. They both seem to have had such a good result, while I'm still struggling with pain and stiffness. Why the difference?5 years 20 weeks ago1277
After suffering for years with hip pain from arthritis, I finally had a hip joint replacement. I’m sorry I ever did it. Six weeks after the operation, I’m having much more pain than I ever did before. Will I ever get back to my “old” level of pain?4 years 22 weeks ago1658
As a child I was diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. Now at age 33, I have a hip labral tear. Are these two conditions related?3 years 15 weeks ago1272
As a result of a severe case of hip dysplasia, at age 28, I had a hip joint resurfacing procedure done. So far, it's lasted five years. What are my chances I'll be able to keep this implant for the rest of my life?2 years 29 weeks ago1108
As I am getting older, my friends are starting to need surgeries like knee and hip replacements. I understand that different doctors do things different ways, but why is it that one person who has a hip replacement may go into a nursing home for a few weeks and not allowed to walk, while others go home with crutches and exercises?1 year 48 weeks ago894
At age 62, I consider myself a fairly young senior citizen. I stay active and I'm not overweight (or undertall as Garfield the cartoon character calls it). My one main problem is a bad hip (arthritis). I've heard the new hip resurfacing operation can help me stay active. How does that work?10 weeks 1 day ago134
Both my parents and my mother-in-law have had total hip or total knee replacements. The women were very confused and disoriented after surgery. Is this more common for women than men? If so, does anyone know why this happens?2 years 48 weeks ago1689
Both my parents have had total hip replacements. Both have had to have a second operation on the same hip. Is this a common thing or just a coincidence?3 years 18 weeks ago1127
Can a stretching program lower the chances that my elderly mother will fall?8 years 39 weeks ago1202
Can back pain be caused by a hip problem? My doctor thinks my low back pain is really coming from the hip on that side.4 years 35 weeks ago3711
Can both hips be replaced at the same time?2 years 14 weeks ago1484
Can people with dementia have joint replacements? My mother needs a new hip joint but she has moderate Alzheimer's disease. Most of the time she is pretty good, but she has some days that are awful.4 years 51 weeks ago1042
Can you tell us what is a reverse intertrochanteric fracture?1 year 11 weeks ago611
Comment to post.5 years 20 weeks ago929
Dad fell and broke his hip for the second time last week. The first break occurred last Christmas. He's had surgery but he seems much slower coming out of it this time. We think he may be showing some early signs of dementia. Could this be the reason for his slow recovery?1 year 16 weeks ago445
Dad fell over the weekend and was hospitalized with a broken hip. It's been 48-hours and he still hasn't had surgery. They say he has to have more tests done before they can operate. Is this normal?5 weeks 1 day ago63
Dad is having a total hip replacement and wants to come straight home. We'd like him to stay in the transition unit and have rehab services. Is there any way to convince him to take his time with this?1 year 13 weeks ago427
Dad is home alone now. Last year, he broke a hip and now he uses a walker. The doctor has prescribed Fosamax for him. But I can't get him to take it consistently. We are worried he's going to fall and break something else. Any suggestions?1 year 3 weeks ago383
Dad is in the hospital with a hip fracture. This is a first for our family. What can we do to help him maintain his independent lifestyle once he's home?1 year 40 weeks ago652
Do you have any idea how my golf game might be affected by having my hip replaced? Right now, the pain keeps me from going more than 9-holes once a week. And my drive falls way short of what it used to. Can I even play golf after this kind of surgery?1 year 2 weeks ago535
Do you think dementia should prevent my father from having a total hip replacement? He is still in good health and otherwise mobile. But we are worried he'll get up and walk on it when he shouldn't.1 year 5 weeks ago434
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