Tag: femoral nerve palsy

Eight Weeks Later: Getting Pieces of My Life Back

Eight weeks after hip replacement, Piper and I are both enjoying a little more freedom. Photo by Daisy. Image edited for presentation.

Eight weeks after my left hip replacement, recovery remains complicated by femoral nerve palsy. Even so, I am regaining movement, independence and some welcome pieces of ordinary life.

A Walker, a Reacher and a Little Ingenuity

It seems Piper is adapting too — and ready for cuddles again.

By Weeks 5 and 6, my hip pain was improving, but femoral nerve palsy was still affecting how I moved. With a walker, a reacher and a growing collection of workarounds, I was learning how to regain some independence safely.

Hip Replacement Journey, Part 3: Learning to Recover Differently

My living room became a recovery zone, with a lift recliner, walker and improvised laptop setup helping me manage daily life at home.

Coming home after hip replacement was only the beginning. With femoral nerve palsy affecting my ability to control my leg, everyday things like getting into the car, showering, sitting comfortably and starting physiotherapy all required new solutions.

Femoral Nerve Palsy After Hip Replacement

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After my hip replacement, I couldn’t lift my leg, bend or straighten my knee normally, and I had reduced sensation. The diagnosis was femoral nerve palsy. Here is what I have learned about this uncommon complication, how it is investigated and what recovery may look like.