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Loosening of hip after a total hip replacement

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: May 24 7:29am | Replies (15)

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@skipper60

I had hip replacement 6 years ago. Then this past summer my leg in the front would hurt a lot then in November my hip started squeaking, like a squeak toy. I ended up 3 days later having revision hip surgery. My plastic liner inside the cup had broken apart and the femur head was scraping the cup. This surgery seems harder to recoup from and hurt a lot. But it’s all good now. I hope all goes good for you and the pain goes away.

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Wow I'm glad you got your hip fixed Skipper. Once that plastic liner is damaged, the metal ball of the femur can be in contact with the metal cup on the pelvis. That can lead to metal getting into your system, not a good thing.

Thanks for sharing your experience. It is never too soon to see a Dr if you suspect something need to be addressed/fixed.

I'm so glad you're better now.

Joe