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How Can Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery Be Managed?

I AM A 60YR OLD MALE WITH LEFT HIP REPLACED AFTER 17 YR I GOT AN INFECTION NEVER REALLY IDENTIFIED AFTER 16WEEK OF INTRAVENOUS ANTI BIOTICS MY HIP WAS REMOVED WHILE I WAS ON ANTI BIOTICS AND SPACER WAS PUT IN THEN AFTER ANTI BIOTICS THEY GAVE ME A NEW LEFT HIP AND THE PROSTHESIS IS VERY BIG I AM IN PAIN I CAN NOT STAND UP STRAIGHT AND I AM A METHADONE PATIENT DOC THAT DID SURGERY TOLD ME TO GO TO PAIN CLINIC I WANT TO KNOW IF I WILL GET HELP FOR MY PAIN OR AM I GOING TO GET I DID GET A SCOOTER SO I CAN GET AROUND BUT I NEED PAIN MEDICATION CAN I GET HELP?
Thu, 25 Oct 2018
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Hello,

As a first line management, you can take analgesics like tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedic and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Can Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery Be Managed?

Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics like tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedic and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician