Lorraine Said:

I cant sleep after hip replacement surgery!?

We Answered:

I more than understand your problem! I had a complete hip replacement last November and although the operation went really well my main difficult, post-op, was sleeping. I was told that most people can sleep on their backs but what with the tenderness of the scar and general discomfort that went with it I found sleeping on my back was almost impossible. The doctors don’t seem to want to give sleeping tablets and when you are sent home you are told to just do the best you can.

After a week of trying to sleep on my back and getting no more than two hours sleep per night I began to understand the term sleep deprivation! This really was becoming the worst part of the ordeal. I was desperate to get back on my side in order both to sleep and to relieve the discomfort to your toes, heels and bottom that follows after enforced sleeping on your back. My physiotherapist told me to try pillows between my legs. These were a problem as they were not big enough to support knees and ankles and the lozenge shape tended to slide out whilst asleep. You can imagine worrying about this didn’t help trying to sleep.

So I decided to search the Internet to find something more substantial and to my surprise I found just the product. It’s called Slumber Support made by Relaxer Beds. It’s a large, ergonomically shaped pillow that fits between the legs. It is large enough to support the entire leg and ankle when slightly bent in a sleeping position. It’s thick enough to keep your legs at the right distance apart and has a retaining strap that you loosing strap around your waist. This discourages the cushion moving whilst asleep and makes you feel a lot more confident. The simple shape also allows you to move your leg vertically and horizontally without moving off the cushion – so you don’t feel your leg is trapped. There is also a handle at the top to let you adjust it whilst in bed. I found it a complete godsend and slept like a log!

I hope you find this helpful and if you do, please let others know. We don’t have to go weeks without sleep after this op. It may not be a problem to the doctors but it is a big problem for us patients.

Sara Said:

Can a truck driver who lifts frequently for his job return to work after hip replacement surgery?

We Answered:

You need to review with your surgeon the demands of your job so you can work out the appropriate time for your return to work. As for the lifting, it depends on where you are in your recovery and the amount of weight lifted (and carried). Lifting is one thing; carrying that load is another.

Bernard Said:

How do you get rid of a limp after Hip replacement surgery.?

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Your physical therapist is trained to provide exercises and routines to strengthen the muscles you use to walk. It takes time because frequently people who've had hip replacements also limped before their surgery to avoid pain. Therefore their muscles "learned" to limp and must be retrained to walk straight. If you are still limping, use a cane or a forearm crutch to prevent the limp. You don't want to train your muscles to limp. Occasionally a post-op limp can be caused by a difference in leg length. Many times this length difference resolves slowly over time. When it doesn't, a lift placed inside the shoe may be all that's needed. Avoid using a lift too soon to solve this problem. Sometimes the limp resolves on its own as you regain muscle tone and strength.
To sum up: use a walking aid as long as you limp. Do your therapy exercises religiously. When your therapy is completed, continue doing the exercises on your own. If you are still limping after 6 mos. to a year, visit with your surgeon and ask about another round of therapy and have your leg lengths measured to spot a leg length difference that may be causing the limp.

Marc Said:

what is the best sex position after hip replacement surgery?

We Answered:

for man or for woman ?
it is difficult for woman to be Straight & study at that time

Jay Said:

Knee pain after hip replacement surgery?

We Answered:

Please don't try to self-treat. Your very young age and the fact that you have already had a replaced hip for 10 years means that you cannot mess around when it comes to joint pain. You don't state the reason for your initial hip replacement (was it because of AVN or dysplasia or a hip injury?) Instead, have your knee and hip checked out by your orotho surgeon and tell him/her about the pain you are having. Your knee might just be strained or injured and need rest and/or some kind of physical therapy or you might be having referred pain from somewhere else (such as the hip). You may indeed be correct about trying a knee brace but wouldn't it be more sensible to get the doctor's take on the matter first before you go spending money on braces, massages, and other nostrums?

Francis Said:

after hip replacement surgery i have groin pain when i bend and straighten up it is been 1 year now?

We Answered:

I recall from my hip replacements that I had follow-up appointments at the one year mark. This might be a good time to report your symptoms to your ortho surgeon. I assume that by now you have finished whatever formal physical therapy you had following surgery (I do hope tht you had PT). Do you still do some of your therapy exercises? Are they too easy now? When you see the surgeon be sure and describe the movements that cause you discomfort and how long they have bothered you.
This may have nothing or everything to do with your new hip.