AboutSharon Davis Expertise I can answer questions on physical therapy after hip replacements; The problem of depression after this surgery; How to find a good surgeon; What questions to ask when interviewing a surgeon; What to expect after surgery; How hip surgery affects a younger person; What you can expect insofar as healing; Pregnancy issues, and all general questions on recuperation.
Experience I had my first set of bi-lateral hips put in at the age of 16. I am now 50. I have had to have my legs virtually reconstructed each time I have had the surgery. I know first hand how this surgery can affect all facets of homelife, career, child bearing, and physical appearance.
Organizations belong to I have counseled patients who have gone through this surgery. I have helped my mom go through the search for a good doctor and the eventual surgery and she is 65 years old.
Education/Credentials BA English 1981 Wagner College, Staten Island, NY
BA Education 1983 CUNY, Staten Island, NY
MA Special Education 1984 CUNY, Staten Island, NY
Expert: Sharon Davis Date: 7/15/2008 Subject: Hip replacement pain
Question Hi Sharon, I have recently had some slight discomfort in my left hip, which was replaced in July 2003. The right hip was replaced in November 2004. This discomfort became apparent after I had tried a new exercise called "the plank" at my local keep fit class, and the next evening I danced the night away at a Charity Ball. For a few days after that the front muscles on both legs ached and now I have an occasional 'twinge' on the outside of my left hip. I am hoping that I haven't dislocated my replacement hip and maybe it's just the muscle areas that I have strained. Would I be in severe pain if I had actually dislocated my replacement hip? Thank you.
Answer Hi Jan
I can just about guarantee you that you have not dislocated your hip. When the hip is dislocated, you can't stand on that leg because the stability of that hip is gone once the hip dislocates. You'd be in such pain that you couldn't walk, stand on the leg or pretty much move it at all.
My guess is that you overdid your exercise and dancing. I have never heard of the "plank" but I advise you to call your doctor and possibly suggest an appointment. I have had thigh pain and most of the time, it is a signal that I need to step back and look at what I am doing physically. You also need to ask your doctor what exercises he suggests for you and if the ones you are doing are putting your hip at risk.
