Hello perose. I had a total hip replacement just over a year ago and now I find it hard to believe that I have a replacement hip joint as I am fully back to normal.Nevertheless I had lots of tenderness down my leg for quite a long time.It was explained to me that all the tendons and muscles have to repair after being ripped apart.It is after all a very brutal operation but well worth it.I decided to help the healing process by taking Glucosamine and Chondroiton tablets and found they he;lped.Myproblem was walking properly without listing to one side but eventually it righted itself.I also recommend that the physio exercises are carried out every day as per instructions.Painful but well worth the effort.Good luck .day by day you will begin to heal.