Difficulty Lifting Leg After Hip Replacement

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Difficulty Lifting Leg After Hip Replacement

• Severe and complex hip problems can profoundly
  diminish the quality of an individuals life by
  limiting mobility, comfort, and overall
  well-being.
• In cases where all conservative treatments fail
  to provide sufficient relief, hip replacement
  emerges as a transformative solution that gives a
  new lease of life to the hip by restoring
  mobility and reducing everyday pain.

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Difficulty Lifting Leg After Hip Replacement

• Being a major surgery, hip replacement also
  demands a lengthy recovery period, which can
  again vary based on specific cases.
• Depending on the age, pre-existing health
  conditions, and the extent of damage, the
  patients healing process may vary.
• In some cases, it may take considerable time to
  lift the leg after hip replacement surgery for
  various reasons, says the best orthopaedic
  surgeon specialist in Mumbai, Dr. Chirag Patel.
• But why do few cases suffer difficulty lifting
  the leg after hip replacement surgery? How can
  they overcome the challenges and improve their
  recovery process?
• With insights from a leading hip replacement
  surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Chirag Patel, let us
  explore this topic in this blog..

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Difficulty Lifting Leg After Hip Replacement

• Difficulty Lifting Leg after Hip Replacement
  Possible Reasons
• Muscle Weakness
• In some cases, the surgical procedure may weaken
  the muscles around the hip and its support
  structure.
• The period of limited activity following the
  surgery can further weaken muscles, making it
  difficult to lift the leg post-surgery.
• Postoperative Pain
• Despite its relief, hip replacement can be
  painful after the anaesthesia wears off.
• Pain and discomfort can limit the range of
  motion, making it challenging to lift the leg.
• An effective rehab and recovery phase is crucial
  for alleviating pain and discomfort after the
  surgery.

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Difficulty Lifting Leg After Hip Replacement

• Scar Tissue Formation
• Surgery may trigger the development of scar
  tissue, which can restrict the movement of the
  hip joint, causing pain and discomfort
  significant enough to hinder leg lifting.
• Joint Stiffness
• Postoperative pain, limited mobility, and
  muscular weakness can stiffen the joints, making
  it challenging to support leg movement.
• Improper Rehabilitation Exercises
• Rehab exercises must be carefully designed based
  on the activity level and mobility of the
  patients. Adhering to a one-size-fits-all rehab
  program may not only cause leg pain after hip
  replacement surgery but also extend recovery
  timelines.

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Difficulty Lifting Leg After Hip Replacement

• But it is important to remember that difficulties
  in lifting leg is common after hip replacement
  and is not a serious problem for one to panic.
• An expert hip replacement surgeon anticipates
  these potential challenges and creates a tailored
  postoperative plan and recovery program to help
  patients avoid leg mobility problems and
  fast-track recovery.
• For more information on hip replacement surgery,
  you can contact the orthopaedic surgeon and
  leading hip specialist in Mumbai, Dr. Chirag Patel

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