questions to ask doc about Metallosis hip revision surgery

@dswank May we have a few more details please? Age of implant(s), any issues you may be having, why were you tested for metallosis?

@sueinmn
I had previously mentioned continued pain in the groin area and am now being evaluated for illiopsoas impingement. The actual reason has not been determined yet--could be implant or could be cement/screw? The Dr. is requesting a CT guided vs. other method (fluoro or ultrasound) Would this show the potential problem as well as delivering an injection?
Thanks Jane

Smith & Nephew makes an allegedly biocompatible implant -- oxidized zirconium.

@redbeets I leave it to my doctors to determine the best type of imaging for diagnosing my health issues, so I cannot say which is best. Depending upon issue and location, I have had x-ray studies, MRI, and CT scans with and without contrast. With injections to a specific area, my docs have variously used ultrasound or x-ray guidance depending upon location.

I figure they went to school for up to 12 years to learn everything, my few hours of research doesn't even begin to compare.

@sueinmn Thxs for ur input, I am in the process of testing now

@steveinarizona
Thxs for ur input, I will keep this as a need to look at option

@sueinmn
Thxs 4 ur input, have had a pain in low buttocks 3" off center to the right, Extending out to right hip, Pain clinic for past 4-5 yrs nobody ever hit a sweet spot, past summer changed clinics , no sweet spot they then ordered MRI spine & hip. Results was diagnosed W/ Mettalosis, results showed several black areas around the hip joint, the left hip had no distortions . I had the right hip replaced in 2005 & left hip in 06. I can use allthe help & mentoring I can get, thxs

Please let us know what you learn. While you wait, try to look for an orthopedic surgeon who does many revisions near you. The best way I found to do this was to call large orthopedic practices and ask.

@sueinmn That's what I'm the process of doing, thxs

@dswank Another source of information I forgot to mention - a Physical Therapist you trust. When I needed to switch orthopedic surgeons, I asked the 2 best PTs I knew for a recommendation - the guy I chose was at the top of both their lists. 12 years later he is still the orthopedic surgeon I rely on for hip/knee issues - and he refers me to other top docs for other issues like hands and shoulders.