But my question is still whether the doctor has explained what happened? I wish I had known one & two years out from my initial replacement to keep pressing for answers. Instead, I didn't get help until I was very ill.
Seriously, get the implant info and research for failures for that brand and model. Even ask the manufacturer for their statistics. Without specific details, it is really harder to get good answers. There are dozens, if not hundreds of stems, balls, cups and liners on the market - finding out which you have you make learning about your issues much easier. (It might even be in your detailed post-surgical reports, if you still have them.)
Sue