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Hip revision due to metal on metal ions.
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I'm a 75 yr old woman, had right metal implant 2009,left ceramic2019.. lost rom in 2020 of right hip, even biking not good so after many drs, tests etc found cobalt /chromium, now at 13 ( started at 6) cobalt.. since it was shutdown no surgery being done i put it off but now have pain posterior upper thigh near head of femur, can actually cause knee locking if i turn leg wrong way
Assuming joint needs to be revised but wondering how rehab goes? Just did a great fall onto kneecaps recently but xray showed no fracture! It's frightening when knee locks, stops me dead in my tracks so really hesitant about surgery tho dr says hip first! I dread not driving etc as i have disabled daughter to care for, so big question, when is right time for revision as this is year 16 for metal implant..
Thank you all!! Mina
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Hello Mija, I had both hips revised after Metal on metal implants. I did not find the recovery any different than the original surgery.
One thing that is crucial is a doc experienced in revisions. I had 2 different docs, the second definitely did a better job than the first.
Sue
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That’s a complicated one.
I would think you would need the surgery ASAP….but you are going to need to take the time to find the right surgeon to get you a good outcome.
Find the absolute best hip revision specialist you can …and say your prayers and do your PT.
Good luck