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Total hip replacement - What to expect for recovery

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 21 8:18pm | Replies (152)

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My hip was put in 22 years ago and is titanium. I have never had trouble with the hip and have done everything I wanted to do within reason during those years. Now I’m feeling that my old replacement is becoming loose and I will need a revision in the near future.
I found that for about a year or so after your replacement you feel less confident When walking on certain uneven surfaces and about falling. After that you really can forget about having a bionic hip. It’s the best thing I ever did for my body. I encourage you to get one if you need one and to enjoy the rest of your life.

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Glad to hear your hip has worked so well and for so long! I will be thrilled if my titanium and plastic revisions, done in 2012, last that long. The original chromium and cobalt ones were rejected within 4 years and had to be replaced. These implants also have been spectacular - just saw my surgeon this morning, and he was happy to hear I can easily go sledding with my grandsons - told me it was wonderful exercise. I just hope the rest of my body holds up as well!
Sue