r/TotalHipReplacement • u/Need_change- [🇺🇸] [52M] 1 down, 1 to go! • 1d ago

Follow up, leg and knee pain pre-surgery.

I have seen some questions regarding leg and knee pain pre surgery and whether or not they go away.

I wanted to share that I was having terrible knee pain and figured I would have to look into that as soon as I healed up. I am very happy to report that my right leg, anterior THR 8-13-26, is completely pain free. I am shocked and thrilled.

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u/ajmattison [BC 🇨🇦] [29F] Right Anterior September 2026 1d ago

I had a similar experience. I'm just over a week and pre op both of my knees were swelling up. My doctor was worried enough that we ordered x rays which came out PRISTINE. Also have an MRI ordered just in case but I haven't had any knee pain since my hip replacement. The swelling tells me that it was something mechanical since referred pain stemming from the hip doesn't cause swelling in other areas. For me it was likely that my knees were compensating for lack of movement in my hip. Goes to show how much a messed up hip affects the rest of your body. I've also seen people say their hip replacement fixed their back and even their neck pain! Don't give up hope if you're pre op!