Is It Normal To Have Pain In Right Quadriceps After Hip Replacement?

Posted on Mon, 3 Feb 2014

Question: I had both hips replaced in the fall of 2012. Left hip no problem and no pain ever. Right hip not so lucky. When I first tried moving off the hospital bed I was surprised by incredible pain in my right quadriceps. After PT and a few weeks, pain and resulting weakness subsided. Now, pain has returned although some days are pain free. I am not doing anything I can imagine would cause the return. Any ideas? Ray Herrmann

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Aseptic loosening is always a possibility. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. It can be caused by a variety of conditions. Although aseptic loosening of implant is always a possibility, extrinsic and other intrinsic causes of pain must always be ruled out. I suggest you to consult your surgeon for detailed examination of hip and go for xrays to see the condition of bone and implant. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar