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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 22 hours ago | Replies (515)
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Sounds like my history. 3 hips and the last one done 2005. 15 years later MRSA sets into the hip. Had a stage one done last year. In hospital 30 days p.o. with picc and antibiotics. Continued on oral antibiotics to no avail. Had a stage 2 Dec 3 and currently in rehab getting antibiotics via picc. Doctor wants me to consider not having another implant even though I'm a candidate for one. I'm doing alot of research so I can make an informed decision. Not sure what I will do but looking at all the angles.
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Ask your doctor for the specific reasons he doesn't want to do another one. Mine really laid it out and there was no question in my mind. I need shoulder surgery on both shoulders and a hernia repair and all surgeons consulted have refused. I am considered a major MRSA risk for life. Along with the complications and risks for the hip surgery, I'm quite ok with how things are. I'm pain free, not stuck in the wheelchair and living a pretty good life just as I am. I was 66 when the hip was removed, so I get where you're coming from. Good luck!