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What kind of mobility can I expect with an antibiotic spacer in my hip
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Hi All thought I had posted an update to my current issues, but cant find it so will do again.
After my hip was replaced last October my surgeon had to fit a plate and wires to fix a non healing fracture, caused by a very difficult removal of my hip last June.
Just before I went on holiday end of March I had a very violent movement, like I'd been shot in my leg whilst bending forward. As I could walk I deemed my holiday was much needed and therefore more important!!! Unfortunatly a week into my holiday I suddenly got extreme pain and was unable to weight bear. This settled but then became an intermittent problem. Xray on return to the UK showed that I had snapped the wires securing the plate which was now moving around causing problems with my sciatic nerve.
The wires had snapped and the plate had smashed my femur on rebound after breaking, resulting in a periprosthetic fracture. So I returned to theatre my 7th OP in 2 1/2 years, 5 in 2 years on that hip! The plate and wires removed and the # repaired with tape.
I'm pleased to say that after 48 hours I was walking better that I've walked in years with very little pain, I also feel taller!!!!! Cultures were taken at the op and I havn't heard yet about the prolonged culture but at 48 hours were negative. Hopefully it is all finally behind me. Clips out tomorrow and seeing consultant on Wednesday. Wish me luck as we all know you get very apprehensive beforehand.
Lin
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@linjane - Wow. I am so sorry for what you have been through with that hip. It must have been totally frightening to find that the wires had snapped on the plate. But I'm happy to hear your good outcome so far. I'm wishing you the best on getting the clips out and seeing the consultant. Also, hoping with you that the cultures all stay good! Please let us know how things go on Wednesday.
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@linjane My dear Lin, my thoughts are with you and am sending positive vibes for culture results and consultation. You really must stop this op nonsense ... it's not good for the mental wellbeing! I will catch up later in the week when my visitor has gone home.
Myself, I am progressing well. Thankfully the foot is returning to normal and I attempt to make one new progress per day ... what will that be today I wonder???? I continue to pedal 20 minutes daily. I have been out to lunch four times in 8 days which is amazing getting out in the sunshine for hours absorbing that Vitamin D but sitting in the shade. I have pottered in the garden weeding the pots and planters sitting in the wheelchair.
The strong medications/antibiotics I have been on have caused dental problems, teeth discolouration and teeth breaking off. I have an appointment next Monday with a Dental Surgeon to remove some roots ... not looking forward to that. This dental clinic is part of the private hospital I was in so has all my history.
Wishing everyone well and hope you are getting some sunshine wherever you are.
Izabel xx