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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 17 hours ago | Replies (514)
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They removed my own femur and part of my pelvic bone because of the damage from radiation and the bacteria from the cat bite. My doctor did not feel my bones were strong enough to support a prosthetic hip. He was willing to try and said we could always remove it if it didn’t work....I wasn’t willing to take that chance. My Doctor is Daniel J. Del Gaizo, MD. Link to his information https://findadoc.unchealthcare.org/details/368
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@cheryl99 hi, it has been just over 4 months since my hip was removed. I am now recovering from 2 months of radiotherapy. I am walking with crutches and a walker and can get up and down stairs with a crutch and handrail. How long has it been since your hip removal? And what is your mobility like now? Also, what are your realistic long term goals? Sorry for the questions but I am struggling to find any information from people that are going through this as well. Best wishes for the future