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Hip revision due to metal on metal ions.
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After reading all these comments, I guess I should actively research finding a surgeon who has done a lot of revisions. How did you go about finding a surgeon who has done many revisions.? What is considered a lot? Currently I am limited to surgeons in my HMO although I suppose I could switch my insurance but that would end up costing me a lot of money since currently I get insurance from my union and the premiums are very low. Thanks for any advice you can give.
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You ask...and ask...and ask! In my case, the hospitalist (in hospital Internist) who cared for me after my first hip revision (replacement actually) when the surgeon ignored complications flatly told me to find a different surgeon to do the next scheduled revision on the other hip, and gave me a list of names to contact. When I needed a new hand surgeon after my carefully chosen one relocated, I called my hand therapist. In both cases I ended up with the best! Docs and therapists know who the good docs are.
Also, most insurers have a process in place for out-of-network care when the right doctor isn't available within. Check it out.
Sue