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Fit 54 y, hip replacement, 12 weeks post: increased disability/pain; pain on change of position; abnormal painful walking. prosthesis placement good?
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Excellent question: Call your orthopedic surgeon for a complete assessment. If the orthopedic surgeon will not assess, then get another opinion.
Answered 2/23/2014
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Don't Know: Worsening symptoms 3 months after a hip replacement can mean anything from simply overdoing it in rehab or having inadequate rehab to having an infection. You should be evaluated by your surgeon.
Answered 9/9/2012
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