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Chronic Pain 2 years Post op- Hip Replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 2 2:10pm | Replies (48)

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@bellatheball I would consult with my primary physician and see if they would order a Cobalt / Chromium blood test or seek a second opinion from another orthopedic surgeon. Had to do that from my wife, and she ended up finding that she had toxic levels of both chemicals. Best of luck

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@dannyandebbie I have had both knees replaced and both hips replaced. I have been having problems since I had my left hip replaced in September 2024. They fractured my ankle during the surgery and I left the hospital in a boot. When I saw the doctor for my two week checkup, he said they did not fracture my ankle and I didn't need to wear the boot. I could hardly walk, had to have help taking a shower, and my surgeon did not order PT. He told me to just walk. My GP looked at the x-rays of my ankle and said yes, he fractured your ankle. It is a different type of fracture and hard to see on an x-ray. My GP told me my surgeon had fratured the ankle of another one of his patients. They also lengthened my left leg and my GP said this happens. He told me to get a heel lift. My GP has ordered PT that I will start next week. When the pain is really bad, I take two Celebrex a day plus Tylenol which helps very little. Use lidacane patches. I wish I had not had my left hip replaced because I still have the pain in my groin I had before the surgery. My right hip has not caused me any problems. I have also had a lot more lower back pain since the surgery. I wish I could find relieve. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and am used to pain but this one is driving me crazy.