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Has Anyone Had a Dual Mobility Hip Implant? How many years ago?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 29 1:07pm | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
When I asked about 2 titanium surfaces, my excellent ortho explained that it hasn't been successful because it doesn't "glide" well against itself, but that was 10 years ago, so something may have changed.
I had a slightly different experience as far as length. I had always had a 1/2" difference, my new surgeon tried to reduce it to 1/4" and it dislocated within one week. So I live with the 1/2' difference. But I can tell you that with gait training and an orthotic, the body adapts well.
My biggest concern regarding the ions would be that the study covered a post surgical of up to 9 years - what happens over the longer time?
I'm glad you are doing your research, involved patients can often avoid problems.
Sue
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Hi again, Sue - If you have a moment for another couple questions I would appreciate it and will happily accept your offer to review my component questions when I draft them. First, the surgeon plans to resect upper part of my greater troch and release the piriformis. He also plans to repair any soft tissue that he sees that needs repairing. As mentioned, he plans to remove my cup that is impinging posteriorly and replace it with the dual mobility (I think because I am active and want to return to tennis; plus I do not want to be lengthened further because my soft tissues feel so taut as is - I was lengthened 9 mm last time, but I am only 5'2"). I was wondering if you could share what the recovery is like after a posterior revision surgery similar to the one I described? I had an anterior approach before with no restrictions. I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on the speed of recovery from a revision? Also, I presume my current stem will be used, but was wondering if you knew how that would work/fit with a dual mobility component that would have a different type of ball? Thanks very much, Natalie