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Hip replacement and revision, metalossiss

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Aug 23 5:25pm | Replies (21)
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I've had a complex hip revision and metalossis. I don't know what the level is in my body, but am going to see if my someone will investigate.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jun 23, 2023

Hello, it is good that you had a revision to remove the metal on metal hip. How are you doing now? We're you able to get a new hip implanted?

I will repeat, the good news is that once the bad parts are gone, your body slowly excreted the metal. 13 months after my second division (I had two metal on metal hips) my serum chromium and cobalt levels fell below dangerous levels.

On the other hand, you will need to do your own detective work. Find out what implant you had (brand and serial # of each part) from the original surgeon or hospital, or from the doc who removed them. Do some searching for your components on Google to see if you are entitled to any compensation for the revision.If the parts were subject to a recall, were you notified? How did you find out about the metallosis?
Sue

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