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Partial hip replacement surgery
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One needs to remain a Strong advocate for themselves! My wife was constantly complaining about pain related issues and the orthopedic surgeon and head nurse suggested extensive therapy. I suggested blood test to rule out Cobalt/ Chromium poisoning and the orthopedic surgeon declined, said if things were not better in a year he would request a test. I took wife to her primary and requested this test and her Chromium level was 17.6 and Cobalt was a 9; needless to say I took her back for a revision with a different orthopedic surgeon, same facility.
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As you apparently learned, some doctors do not like suggestions from their patients. I'm glad you were proactive. My levels got MUCH higher before the implant provider told the surgeon to have me tested, and even after replacement, I have had many years of secondary effects that will never go away.