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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Apr 26 2:43pm | Replies (87)

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@martinwach

I turn 80 in three months and failed to get hip replacement for the 4th time always for a simple reason and this time on the off chance that one of my 8o year old teeth might cause an infection and affect the new hip. In the meantime my hip moves up a little more causing some interesting things to happen. As a result I began doing research on alternatives and it is amazing to see the advances in Robotic Orthosis combined with advances in medical alternatives. My main concern is not to get any worse and the possibility of ending in surgery because of a fall. I will be contacting groups that are creating these wonderful attachments to discus ways to adapt skeletal units to not only relieve the need for replacement but to help individuals that have lost the hip regain mobility and a normal life of mobility. Would like very much to work on this with anyone interested and sharing what I find. Marty

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Hi Marty - this all sounds amazing and I'd love to hear what you find out. I'm in the UK but there might be some companies here who are doing the same thing. Living a normal life without a hip replacement would be so welcome. Thanks Jenny

Hi Marty...I'm 70 years old and have been without a left hip for 14 months now (Girdlestone). I'm actually getting around quite well now with no hip implant. Are you also without a hip joint or just in need of a replacement but hesitant to get it done? Robotics is always an interesting topic in this day and age. Wishing you wellness....Cindy