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DiscussionInsert in femur never attached properly to bone after hip replacement
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I am sorry to hear what you are going through. Revision is no fun, so make sure the doc doing it is experienced at it.
Afterward, be sure to insist on thorough rehab PT, as you have been compensating for the weakness and pain for 2 years, and will need to get your strength back and get gait training (relearn to walk properly).
Is it possible they erred and failed to usecement ar all, thinking they were putting in a cementless stem?
Be sure to get all of your surgical and post surgical records from the doctor and surgery center asap, including the exact model of each prosthetic piece used. (I had a different but equally unhappy experience with my original implants.)
Sue