Louisville Hip & Knee Institute
Louisville Hip & Knee Institute
Louisville Hip & Knee Institute uses the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques to get patients moving again in less time, and with less pain, than traditional surgical methods.
We believe exceptional results start with exceptional patient care, so our team makes sure every patient receives the highest possible level of personalized and compassionate care in the region.
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this advice is so right on. I’ve experienced everything that he is spoken of and here. I am at just completing three weeks. I spoke to the nurse today the surgeons nurse and she told me I have all the bruising behind my thigh and down my knee and my my calf because they use the tourniquet on me, is that correct? Doctor? The toughest thing I have now is I wake up 2 to 3 times every night with just my whole leg aches and I don’t know how to address the aching
wow. I've been searching for this straight talk for the 6 days since my surgery. Thank heavens I found this. You have described my situation exactly. You're good.
Your videos should be recommended viewing for the patient, by the surgeon scheduled to perform your hip replacement. I completely reviewed my post op and pre-op instructions today and did not find any of this information. A one sided sheet of post op instruction had a check mark for "weight bearing as tolerated. Use a walker, cane, crutches as needed". Under "hip precautions" Anterior approach: No hip precautions but avoid any excessive motions or leg positions". Then a short sentence on leaving the dressing on until the follow up at the clinic, okay to shower and don't soak the dressing. For me the post op information was not nearly enough for a very active 77 year young man that wants to continue diving, hiking, skiing, flying my aerobatic airplanes or riding motorcycles.
I had a right hip anterior operation two weeks ago. I wish I had seen your videos before the operation since they are the most detailed and informative I've seen on KZread. I think all surgeons should recommend watching your series since they contain far more information than what I received from my surgeon. I never asked my surgeon how many of these surgeries he has performed but based on what I've learned from your videos, I think it's a fair question. Thank you for publishing.
I’m hoping to hear something about an accidental partial hip surgery. This wasn’t planned and wasn’t due to arthritis. Plus, I was in the hospital for 7 days and then went to a good rehab facility for 2 weeks. Was home for a week or two, then completely blacked out and fell on broken hip side, but didn’t dislocate anything, fortunately, but spent another week in the hospital because I severely injured my head. I’m at 8 weeks now, still using the walker and going to physical therapy.
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Had total hip replacement July 2nd 2024 he answered all my questions great video doctor
Thank you ,I just had a total hip replacement 2 weeks ago. Went well walked I used for 5 days ,and now my Cane ,but it is a slow process I walk around inside and out ,not going up or down stairs in time this will happen. Thank you I feel better listening to you
Does this change how you work between muscles? Thanks.
3 weeks after surgery, I walk , but I get very tired
Thank you so much for the information you have provided in this video. I am 8days post op a FHR and the swelling is rather painful in my leg. I didn’t quite expect this but you have reassured me that it’s normal to experience this. And yes my leg feels like it weighs 10kg!
Im 4 wks out & still on a walker. Everyone recovers differently. Im in a couple groups & and it seems that the ppl like me dont post much about not walking on their own or the pain they feel. Just know the things you hear like in this video you might not have this recovery. And thats normal too!
Expaination well done. Dr does excellent job.
Dr. Jonathan, your video calm me... I've been operated almost 5 months ago... I'm 67...and I feel pain still...like a contraction... I'd like to ask ..if it's normal....or what else I should do?. Muchas gracias...Greating from Mexico city ❤
I can do all the things you mentioned in those time frames. But its 17 months later, 12 months of Pt. & I still have side knee pain, side calf pain & pins & needles in toes. Otherwise my hip is perfect. Pt & Dr give it 2 yrs to resolve. I'm concerned it's something else. Dr did say he added 1.5 in to leg. I THINK thats THE PROBLEM!
Day 3 of THR and really feeling it. Best video I've watched and questions answered. Thank you.
How does one know if the swelling is the normal type or developing compartment type situation? Or does that happen?
Omg! this is by far the best breakdown I’ve watched on what to expect after my upcoming THR. Thank you so much!
Thank you Doctor
That's brilliant advice. I'm at six weeks now after my hip replacement and what you said is exactly correct. I ache after doing my exercises and wandered if this was right. But now you've said it's normal is a relief. It is getting better day by day,so looking forward to the twelve week period to see how well it is.
Most realistic and useful hip replacement talk I’ve heard yet!
An excellent video!
I had a hip replacement about a month ago. I've progressed from a walker, to a cane and now I am walking on my own. Mass General Hospital is amazing!
how old are you? How long until walking unaided? I've heard everything from 4 days to 4 weeks. I'm looking at this procedure in the near future it looks like. I'm wondering how long until I will be running, hiking etc.
After more then a year I am very aware that I have a artificial join because I at time instead of just moving that leg with out thinking I have to think how to move the leg. So I don’t think the nerve connections to the brain are there or been recovered sometimes I can see that my foot wants to point inwards too .
Luck to find such a valuable info, Thanks Doc. Stay Blessed❤❤❤
Thank you,new hip 3 days ago this realllly helped in a simple way,not so worried anymore. Thank You😊
I might be at the end of the bell curve, but at 2 1/2 years after surgery the pain has finally subsided to slightly less than mild discomfort. Posterior approach. Bicycle accident, complicated slightly by vertical femur fracture requiring no weight bearing for 3-4 months. Healthy, athletic and active. No other alternative but the expectation of recovery in months to a year did not meet reality.
It was a wonderful vdo on post hip replacement surgery. I am diagnosed with AVN right femur head (both but r>l) and advised hip replacement surgery. I am a bit scared of surgery. Through your vdo I got courage to go through it.
I am 12 wk post op for a THR. called the Dr's nurse today to make sure some of my precaution could be lifted. She advised me not to bend more than 90 degrees yet. Well I was told by the surgeon at 12 weeks I could do my normal things. Well I help my hubby with our rentals and yesterday I caulked two bathrooms a kitchen and laundry room. But she said then don't cross your legs for a year. So what is what. I'm walking daily and yes was muscle sore but no worse than exercising. I am 75 years old!
Are talking about anterior or posterior approach? I had posterior 5 months ago. The thigh pain was horrible. I’m 54. I’m back to light jogging/pickle ball/tennis and feel no pain. I don’t think I could have played pickle ball at 3 months.
I broke my 2nd hip in Jan and I’m still walking with a cane. When I broke my first hip I recovered very quickly. I have been exercising diligently. Any ideas why I’m still having to use a cane?
That was very helpful - big thanks :)
Dear Doctor Yerasimides: What if a patient took great pains pre-surgery for 7 years to strengthen his 'abductor' and other core muscles (so as to avoid HRS). This person- aside from the hip issue cum limp, was in very good shape: 5'10 180, powerlifting, walking, gardening. Would he be significantly less inclined to develop the post-surgical limp you refer to circa 7:52? Thank you. Robert Allen, Ph.D.
My hip replacement is next month. What you have said is very helpful for me. My expectations are different now.
Hi, I found your video on a hip surgery search. I am sitting here at day 7 post-op reading this, because after the second night of some terrible pain, I was curious if this is nornal. Your video description of the first 7 days was SPOT ON!! At day 3, I honestly thought "this is a breeze" and by day 4 was ready to call my employer and go back to my remote desk job. I started taking more and more steps without my walker and decreased the pain meds. Well, then came day 6 and now 7, and your video is the exact reassurance that I needed. I'll make sure to take it a bit easier than I have been and work on the inflammation. I compare the pain to a major fall. The first days are excruciating pain and inability to move, constant pain. After those first few days, the pain is still very present, but shifts to more muscle and aches and that is very much in line with what you said about pain coming from fighting the inflammation. I was suprised how bruised and painful my knee is on the same anterior total hip replacement leg. The knee pain has been just as bad, if not worse than the hip. But, i also have "bone on bone" severe arthritis in both knees as well, with extreme pain even prior to the hip surgery. I just didnt expect bruising. Im assuming that's from those muscles being yanked during surgery and my knee being bent to it's flatest position on the surgical table for an extended amount of time. Thank you for reassuring me that the expectation is to start seeing improvements now after day 7 when the inflammation should be going down!
Thank you, I had my hip surgery 5 weeks ago and have been giving myself a hard time thinking I should be out of pain after doing my exercises by now and should I be pushing myself more but your explanation has made me realise that im doing ok really and its ok to be still taking pain meds when needed.
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thank you for your valuable information .you have been a great help
very helpful! Great explanation of expectations, best I've seen.
2 days out from hip surgery and that searing pain is nasty. Thank you so much for your excellent explanation. I appreciate you!
The absolute best explanation of what to expect after a hip replacement.
1 day post op and really appreciate your video on what to expect. Excellent! I'll be referring to it as I progress.
I had a compressed femoral nerve and almost total palsey in my quad after direct anterior approach
Oh wow. Was that caused by swelling after surgery or something else? Did you recover from that?
Were you able to rectify this situation?
This is so spot on. You were so accurate with everything you said. Thank you.
Doc, I'm gonna give it to you straight: You are tremendous! Your eye contact and delivery are fantastic. Great communication!
Thank you for this video! I'm at 10 weeks post surgery at age 75. I still have some ache at the top of my hip, but no pain.
This is FANTASTIC. Thank you so much for being so informative. I live in the UK and am a former professional Ballet Dancer. I will be having my THR in july.of this year and your advice has really helped me to understand the healing process. I cannot understand why somebody would not have you as their surgeon . Sound advice.
Excellent video. I'm 2 weeks post-op, and this answered most of my questions about pain.
I had my 2nd THA six weeks ago. I've always wanted to know why I was feeling what I was feeling with my first replacement and my recent one. I've watched maybe a hundred videos for explanations but never really found the answers I was looking for until this one. It is by far the best, most informative and practical explanation that I've found. Great job Dr. Yerasimides! and thank you!
Great explanation. 5 wks out and still have crazy pain. I have been doing to much.
Thanks for putting together this video; very helpful in setting expectations!