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Has anyone had sharp thigh pain after hip replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jan 10 10:48am | Replies (540)Comment receiving replies
Hi there, frister. Thanks for your reply. A failed open reduction/reduction (ORIF) was the initial procedure I had immediately after my fall. All the hardware failed and I was in terrible pain. I went for a 2nd opinion today, which turned out to be extremely frustrating. I was told that hospitals use different companies for their prostheses and I must go back to the surgeon who did my hip replacement. I replied that it was too far for me to travel and wait for 3 to 4 hours to see this person. The doctor again insisted thst I had to see the original surgeon ASAP. I explained that my health care was in my hands and i wasnt going to be told what to do anymore. After more arguing, he decided to perform blood work to look for infection and a CT scan to look at the placement of the hardware. He also mentoned neuroma...not really sure what that means. As i was a medical transcriptionist for 25 years before i fell and broke myself in several places, I can decipher the Latin and Greek roots. However, i dont understand what it specifically means in relation to my pain. When looking for answers, please don't allow your physician to push you around. I was told for 6 months to wait and give it time. I truly hope you get the help you deserve and are entitled to. Let me know how things go for you.
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Hi carolg,, wow,, I feel your pain ... but physically and mentally. thanks for the info on the ORIF.. I did Medical Transcription for 4 years,, but it was a little different than most transcription. I worked in a prison. so I had to know when the Dr's diagnosed something and what tests to send them our for and to what facilities.. I have been very savoy in learning anything and everything about an illness I or my husband has, He had a major stroke 34 years ago.. and lots of things that seems to happen due to the stroke. Anyway I agree with you that this second opinion is not what everyone thinks.. Most Dr's dont want to take on another dr's mistakes.. or a failed implant. or loosening.. Which can happen, due to the fixture loosening in or from the cement... I guess I need to get with the other dr, (not going to waste my money going), but will contact them to get the kind of fixture it was,, so if there is ever a recall -- .. but I dont know if I am going to go to another dr. I hope I can endure the pain.. but I have not had to deal with it as long as you .. I am only 8 months,, and this pain has been since the 3rd week after surgery.. so I know its surgery related.
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Carolg absolutely right we are our own health advocates Dr,s dont know our body ,we do, if it hurts you stop and see someone else DON'T be affraid to get a 2nd opinion