I have 15 y.o. bi-lateral Birmingham hip resurfacings, done in Syracuse NY (not sure if we can say dr's names here) by a most prominant surgeon. I have had pain and elevated cobalt and chromium ever since! Metal levels around 6-7, never over 10, which is these resurfacing doctors revised new "limit". It used to be a limit of 1.

I also have, in the past 7 years, developed tinnitus, and blurred/distorted vision. My right hip has painful limited ROM. They both pop and squeak like a rusty hinge, at times. I have pain with every step. Lots of neuropothy which back doctors and podiatrists alike all agree is coming from my hips.

I walk and do stretched daily, or I wouldn't be able to even walk.

You would think they would be jumping to do revision surgury, but nope. The good doctor doesn't want to tarnish his records, I believe. They are securely in place, and that seems to be all that matters to him.

I tried another well known doctor who immediately agreed to do revisions on both, just before Covid...For some reason he changed his mind during that time, and as of most recent, would not even return my call when I was in severe pain.

To say I'm disgusted and have given up would be an understatement! I have not even had my metals checked in 2-3 years now. It's like why bother?