Hip replacement pain is irritating, to say the least, but did you know that it might be a sign of something worse? If you are experiencing pain after hip replacement, chances are that it is simply a common post-surgical pain. However, if the pain is too much to handle, or if it’s a sharp, shooting pain that doesn’t seem to go away, it’s important to consult the surgeon that performed the hip replacement, or your family physician, as soon as you can.
Normal Pain After Hip Replacement
It is quite common to experience a substantial amount of pain after a surgery as extensive as a hip replacement. Typically, the joint will ache deeply as your body becomes acclimated to the new size and shape of a foreign object. As well the incision will be a source of discomfort as it heals. You may also feel muscle fatigue, and it’s quite possible that you will feel a bit groggy. It’s also possible to feel sore around the joints surrounding your new hip – especially attendant leg joints – the knee and ankle most commonly. But the above pain should be both manageable (with the aid of prescribed pain relief medications) as well as temporary. Your hip replacement surgeon should have discussed with you in detail exactly what kind and level of pain to expect while you are recuperating from your surgery.
Not-So-Normal Hip Replacement Pain
Post hip replacement pain is common, but it’s usually quite clear when common and uncommon divide. Sharp pains during movement are a sign that you may need to talk to a doctor, or that you might need corrective surgery. If you feel a pain in a specific part of your body, it’s also a warning sign that something might have gone awry in the operating room.
When Post-Hip Replacement Pain Is A Sign Of A Defective Hip Implant
Hip replacement pain that is relentless, annoying, and a huge drain on your love for life might also be a sign that you have a defective hip implant. If you are worried that the implant you received is the cause of your hip replacement pain, then it is in the interest of your health and well-being that you call your hip replacement surgeon and/or the hospital where the surgery was performed to verify that your hip replacement has not been recalled. If your hip joint implant has not been recalled, but you are confident that the pain is outside of the purview of normal post-hip replacement pain, schedule an urgent post-surgery exam. Even if your surgeon is reluctant to make an appointment outside of the regular schedule of your routine, it would behoove you to insist. Act as your own advocate. No one else will.
If the hip that you received was recalled, it’s absolutely crucial that you consult with an attorney, preferably an attorney that specializes in hip recall law. This is the best course of action, regardless of whether you
Hip replacement pain is something that is best discussed with a doctor – ideally, one that you trust and who knows about your hip replacement surgery in detail. A short guide on what to look for is a good place to start when it comes to being informed about hip replacement surgery side effects, but the fact is that it’s no substitute for a physical exam and face-to-face consultation. If you are suffering from hip replacement pain, don’t wait until it becomes unmanageable. Schedule an appointment with your hip replacement surgeon immediately.
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