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Hip revision due to metal on metal ions.

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jul 28 11:27am | Replies (71)

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I am a 75 year old woman semi active and have a Stryker hip implanted 10 years ago. It was one of the ones tha It was recalled. I have had two mars mri and have my blood levels checked every 6 months. I am really nervous about having revision done and am looking for a doctor nearby who has preformed these revisions. I am in moderate pain that starts from hip and goes down beyond my knees. I am not sure what the critical levels of chromium and cobalt are. Can you help me with these questions?

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Replies to "I am a 75 year old woman semi active and have a Stryker hip implanted 10..."

First, no chromium or cobalt levels are completely safe, and the longer you wait, the more soft tissue damage there is. I waited too long and ended up with heart and thyroid issues from the metals.
Second, revisions are about the same as the original surgery or easier if they just replace cup liner and femoral ball, and not the stem and cup.
Third, the phone is your friend. Call ortho practices and ask specifically whether they do Stryker revisions. When you first see the doc ask them how many and complication rate.
Finally, get your metal ion numbers and keep track of them, keep checking after surgery to make sure they go down. .
Good luck, and ask me anytime.
Sue