Protocol for physio post Total Hip Replacement (THR)

[lesleyfx]

Protocol for physio post Total Hip Replacement (THR)

Hi, I had a Right THR, uncemented, lateral approach on the 13th March. At 3 days post-op I was discharged from hospital AND from physio. Yes I was given 3 physio exercises to continue myself at home... but no further input and the Othopaedic Surgeons (OS) follow-up appointment not until 9 weeks post-op.

Why? From surfing relevant forums it seem most patient's have ongoing physio input and exercises are assessed and altered to better suit the patient. I can't get to speak to my OS either (his PA is way to good at side-stepping any questions).

• I feel like I've been abandoned ! I'm having problems with:
• leg length discrepency,
• unlevel pelvis,
• back-pain,
• tightness behind my knee and in my groin.

I feel I need assessment and help but GP says wait for OS appointment in 4 weeks time (I'm nearly 5 weeks post-op now).

Is my experience normal or unusual? Is there anything I can do to help myself?

Thanks, Lesley

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