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Any concerns if you have MGUS and need joint replacement surgery?

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Would it be considered normal for a joint replacement surgeon in a strictly orthopedic specialty hospital recommend that you use a surgeon working in a general hospital clinic due to possible complications that might be related to MGUS? Or should you seek surgeons like that anyway?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Feb 27 3:10pm

@wzls, it may be that the surgeons at the hospital specializing in orthopedics don't have the experience with MGUS patients. Were you referred to another hospital to ensure you have a multi-disciplinary team?

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Patty, Volunteer Mentor | @pmm | Feb 28 10:00am

@wzls I had hip replacement in April of last year and my oncologist and orthopedic surgeon had no concerns about MGUS and it’s impact on the surgery and recovery or vice versa.I will say that my reaction to anesthesia and subsequent recovery seemed to be much tougher this time than they were 10 years ago when I had the other hip done. I don’t know if this was related to MGUS or not.
I am, after all, 10 years older. I do bring MGUS up whenever I see any provider but have yet to have anyone but the dermatologist talk about possible inner-specialty connections.
Good question though. Can you share your thoughts and information about this?

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