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Hip revision: How can I get the best recovery?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jul 10, 2022 | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
@ltsally & @sailaway - I don't know what symptoms caused your husbands to seek revision, but I had mine done in 2011. It took over one year for the heavy metals to be eliminated from my body and all of the side effects to disappear. The tissue damage from the metal deposits disappeared over time - the surgeon described the damaged tissue as looking like oatmeal - but now I just have a little nerve pain in the area from time-to-time. The healing period was twice as long for the revisions (both hips) as for the original surgery, even though they didn't need to break my femurs to do the removal. Please encourage him to keep going - now, nearly 10 years post-surgery, I have full use of both legs, and except for some bursitis, my hips are the most pain-free part of my body.
Sue
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I have been waiting for a discussion of hip revision as I currently have an “antibiotic spacer” in and am awaiting completion of antibiotics then a new or second prosthetic hip. Any info is appreciated. My story is long and sad but I am looking frwd to a new hip. Unfortunately my spacer dislocated and I am living with that until new surgery. I love hearing about all patient experiences but someone with a revision of 10 years is nice to hear!
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I had my hip resurfacing in 2006 with no problems until they found the cyst in my right hip and femur compromised due to the metals.
Two differing opinions on how to proceed.
One keep the head and make incision in the front of the leg and attach prosthesis.
Second - replace everything.
Scar and nerve damage was extensive in 2006 but was able to keep playing sports snd competitive tennis.
Now that I am 67 I realize I will be putting that behind me and will just be grateful to not be in pain, get the metals out and play with the grandchildren.