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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (545)
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I'm really glad for you both @foxden6 and @conroy . Nothing better than a happy ending!

As for my case, the infection in my hip was left to flourish for too long and it destroyed what is needed to support a new hip, so that's out for me. If I were to get a second opinion at the Mayo clinic, how do I do that?

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conroy | @conroy | 3 days ago

I had an artificial hip for 12 years prior to my sepsis diagnosis which spread from my mouth to my hip. That is why the Girdlestone procedure was necessary I was told.
If you are confident that there is no other option, I would proceed with it. I've been told that MAYO has an excellent doctor who is an expert on Girdlestone. His name is Dr. Mark Morrey. I was operated on by Dr. Scot Brown at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Best of luck to you! I am just happy that I suvived Sepsis!!

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