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Hi Lindsay, I am new to the group and just looking through some posts. I hope you are well and I do see that this post was some time ago. My husband is going through a similar issue as yours at the moment. So far, he's had the hip out for a period of 4 months, with now a further 3 months due to infection in his femur. Can you please give me some information on what life without a hip is like, as, at the moment, it looks like this may be a possibility for his future. He's had such a hard time over the last 10 years with recurring infections, I am hoping there's some light at the end of the tunnel.
Iām so sorry what youāve been through. Iāve had a spacer after remover of infectious hip, if place for 6 months. The plan was the doctor was going to put in a new hip, but suddenly recommended I keep the spacer if PT can help me walk again. Iām so overwhelmed at all the options, and all of the terrible things people have to go through. This has really affected my mental health also. Good luck to everyone!
Wow, Iām impressed with your tenacity.
I am currently recovering from my fourth hip infection/replacement. During my recent February 5th revision surgery of my right hip, it was decided that all of the parts would be removed and the antiseptic spacer would be installed and there are no plans to replace the antiseptic spacer with a permanent device . We are all under the belief that the longer that I can go without another surgery, the better. Close monitoring of the hip via frequent x-rays will be in my immediate future.
God Bless
Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated.