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I am not at this point but have just been told that I need a sixth surgery on the same hip for reasons unknown. The only issue was an allergic reaction to the metal implants that started with two stainless steel screws in 2008. That contains nickel which I am severely allergic to. Fast forward to 2016 after 4 surgeries, I had fired my surgeon after determining that he lied to me about what he put in my body. The fifth surgery worked great and up until the last few months was a raving success. The hip is now loose, the bone deteriorated dramatically and we still dont know why as I am not allergic to the titanium based on multiple test. The sixth surgery to implant another much longer stem and cadaver bone is not guaranteed successful and it is possible I will end up with no hip. I'm doing the research to help make my decisions so am looking for information. I'm 65 and live in Canada
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So many decisions! I would certainly want to determine why the last prosthesis failed before I did it again. My cousin had the same allergies to metals. She had three shoulder replacements, the last was titanium which failed even though tests said it would work. She lives without a shoulder joint now. Do your research and in the end do what you feel is the best solution for you. Good luck!
I am going to ask that you start a new discussion "Need 6th hip surgery with special implant in Canada - any recommendations on doctor or facitility to contact?" You may very well find someone who can help you specifically
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@ladylelaine I'm glad your doing research we all have to be our own advocate