Hi
6 years ago I had a revision of my hip in which I had damaged after a fall . It took 2 years to finally know why I was in so much pain …I had a infection and had formed into 2 large mass type cysts .
So I had a two phase hip operation to deal with , the surgeon said after clearing the infection and replacing with a temporary hip ( which was actually a proper implant ) and have a pik line administered via upper arm for 6 weeks , with a daily change over .
Once infection cleared I was to get a custom built cage for me and another implant put in approximately 3 months later .
I walked pretty good with the temp one was like a new one and seemed to recover and move well , but unfortunately I dislocated twice between operations. Then had custom one done and looked to be going well then boom dislocated 2 more times .
He then tried to change angle and that went well for 9 months but again 3 more dislocations.
I now have a capsulated cup to stop it coming out so far I’m 14 months without dislocating yay
What a bloody journey
I’m not sure what a spacer is or what it does but does not sound a very good option , I was told if my infection comes back I’d have no hip till infection is gone ! I couldn’t even imagine what that would be like , horrible I bet . I am able to move pretty good now but still have issues with pain and strength and am very weak in the thigh as my muscles were ravaged by the 2 year infection .
I feel for you all and I hope you manage in your way .
My advice would be never be gas lighted by doctors and surgeons and always say what it is you actually feel as you know best . Push for scans etc even if they say no , and always research things and do what you’ve done on here as talking about your journey is good and every little tid bit can help by listening to others eg like how to sleep correctly, exercise to your ability , never overdo things and believe you can push through . Best of luck