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Necessity of hip revision surgery?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (8)
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@tsheba123 Let me tell you that dislocation is NO FUN. It happened to me after one of my revisions, and I don't wish it on anyone. The surgeon immediately revised it again, and it has been trouble-free for over 13 years.
In total, I had 5 hip surgeries - THR on both sides over 15 years ago, then 3 revisions - I must say they were a great success, and no worse than the original operations.

If you question the need, maybe you can consult a different ortho for their opinion - preferably one who specializes in revisions.

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tsheba123 | @tsheba123 | 6 days ago

thank you, I appreciate the feedback. I do have an appointment set up for a second opinion.

Why did your hip dislocate and what were the reasons for the other two revisions? That seems extreme to me. I'm spoiled because I had my left hip done 14 years ago and sailed through it, but of course I was younger.

Did you have to stay in the hospital longer for the revisions as opposed to the original operation?

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