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2 years ago i fell from a ladder.got hip replacement surgery.i still can't run, have pain when carrying heavy things,and feel hip when walking.normal?

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Dr. Alexios Apazidis answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Hip replacement: This is not normal. What does your surgeon say? The prosthesis may be loose or mslpisitioned. An X-ray would show the problem.

Answered 12/27/2020

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A member asked:

2 years ago i fell from a ladder.got hip replacement surgery.i still can't run, have pain when carrying heavy things,and feel hip when walking.normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alexios Apazidis answered

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