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My revision surgeon is in Minnesota. But I know you have some fabulous orthos in Seattle. My nephew was sent there because there is even a doc who specializes in replacing hips in people with avascular necrosis (bone death). Find a local listing of the "top orthopedic surgeons in the Seattle area." Then use it to track down a listing of their bios with education and skill sets listed.

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Thanks, yes I have a list. I have two consults this month, working on a third. I turned to my cities FB group. Many suggested the same surgeons I'm going to see! Plus one more that I asked my PCP to give me a referral to. Now it's just being patient while I do strengthening exercises. ❤️‍🩹

I think I finally found the right surgeon to do the hip revision. He wants to cut my SI tendon, but I am not agreeing to that! He's the 3rd surgeon I've seen, the first two, no way. Also, even though I had 6 surgeries on my left ankle (same side as hip) resulting in a total ankle replacement which messed up my balance (fell displaced 3 ribs this January left side) and my left knee is giving me a bit of trouble, I am 76 live alone no family and friends are my age or older or live too far away, none of these surgeons are on board, should it be indicated once they get into my hip, to keep me in the hospital for 3 days then into a SNF or rehab. I know this is insurance driven. It will cost me $45/hr for help post surgery. They all say I will only need assistance for 3 days, I've looked into revisions and this is not what I'm reading. Disappointed to say the least, but this implant is leaching cobalt and chromium into my body and my hip/ankle are very sore. I am in PT, it's not easy, but I'll do it.