Question 1

what would cause upper inner thigh swelling.  i am 3 yrs post hip-orif, still in pain walking with 2 canes.

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon: 3 years post-op orif hip fx. W/ persistent pain and swelling warrants an evaluation by your surgeon.Infection, blood clot , painful hardare or non-union of the fracture could al explain this.Would help to know what u have:tfn, cannulated screws, bipolar, etc?See your ors for an evaluation.

Question 2

swelling after hip surgery?

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Expected: Swelling in the affected limb after hip or knee surgery is expected. That will resolve as you become mor mobile.

Question 3

hip surgery - how long to walk again?

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depends: Your surgeon will give you an estimate on this time, and it depends on your overall health, the degree of joint damage, the type of hip prosthesis being placed. The range is a few days to a few weeks. Technology such as the navigator ct system can decrease surgical swelling and lead to earlier ambulation. Take friend/family and ask about navigator system. Be well.

Question 4

can a man masturbate right after hip surgery?

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: Yes. If you feel like it you may masturbate at your convenience. It will not interfere with the healing from surgery.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

what happens during a retroversion hip surgery?

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Bone is cut: When the hip joint is too anteverted or forward facing a patient can have in-toeing or "pigeon-toed" posture. A derotational osteotomy can correct this -  the proximal femur is cut and "de-rotated" then fixed with a plate a screws. Hip anteversion is common and 99% of the time resolves naturally. Surgery should be reserved for only the most severe cases and done by an expert in hip osteotomies.

Question 6

hi, is it safe to have eecp after hip surgery.?

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Probably: I would check with your surgeon, but an ERCP would be generally safe to do in a patient who had hip surgery, preferably after about 6 weeks.  You would want to check also if you need antibiotics around the time of the procedure as well.

Question 7

cannot afford hip surgery in us. what would happen if i go to india for it?

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Not good: Many of india's best doctors come here and even then only 50-60% maybe less can pass the licensing test that 93% of us docs pass. U have no recourse if something goes wrong and no idea what they will do for u if it does go bad. U may want to look at conservative measures like wt loss and glucosamine for now.  Soon u will be required to buy health insurance by law and then have the surgery.

Question 8

hip surgery on right hip. how long will  you be laid up. and what can you do and not do after surgey. it wasnot broken its needs to be  replaced.

Accepted Answer

3-6 weeks : It depends on the instructions of the orthopedist. They all have slightly differeing post-op restriction. Generally, you should be fairly active and approaching normal about 3-6 weeks after surgery.

Question 9

can hip surgery be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what type of hip surgery is being done. Total hip replacement may have specific problems that include fracture, nerve injury, vascular injury, low blood pressure. Post surgery complications can include: infection, dislocation, fracture, implant rejection, blood clots, leg length problems, pain, or loss, transfusion reactions. Ask your surgeon for specific questions.

Question 10

what type of exercise is best after hip surgery?

Accepted Answer

Walking, etc: After hip surgery, for the most part, there is transient weakness of the hip abductor and hip extensors.  Therefore, after surgery, a program of walking with abductor and gluteal strengthening exercises is typically recommended.  You will want to check with a surgeon on when to begin this program.

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What would cause upper inner thigh swelling. i am 3 yrs post hip-orif, still in pain walking with 2 canes.

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Hip surgery - how long to walk again?

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Can a man masturbate right after hip surgery?

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What happens during a retroversion hip surgery?

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Hi, is it safe to have eecp after hip surgery.?

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Cannot afford hip surgery in us. what would happen if i go to india for it?

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Hip surgery on right hip. how long will you be laid up. and what can you do and not do after surgey. it wasnot broken its needs to be replaced.

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What type of exercise is best after hip surgery?

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