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The life span of this replacement was given as fifteen years. I am trying to 'baby' it with fewer impact movements, more water, bike, etc. But it does, now and then, feel a little 'loose'. I'm having it looked at in December and hoping I can avoid the revision.

Thank you, nothing is really out of line yet, but it occasionally feels like it might be. I will post results of my visit in December.

Sort of like you, but not so severe... ortho doc says change my activity or expect a hip replacement. Cortisone injections (guided by fluoroscope) can help with the pain, but only last 90 days (for me).

So, I reduced my lifting of heavy things, reduced my 3 day/week walking from 2.5 miles to 1.5 miles and avoid sitting on hard/semi-hard surfaces when possible. Pain is still there, but is reduced.

I don't know of anything other than the cortisone injections, moderating use and pain relievers. I'd love to hear of an alternative less difficult than a hip replacement.

Note - hip replacements have come a long way over the last 20 years and are much easier and quicker both surgery and recovery than they used to be.

I was told that I had enough cortisone injections in one year.
How many shots can a person get without getting another problem? What else can be used to eliminate pain?

I don't know the limit of how many cortisone injections - I have no experience with that - thankfully.

You ask what else can help? I think...
-- OTC pain relievers and prescription pain relievers.
-- Hydrotherapy is usually helpful.
-- Moderating your activity can be helpful. Example: I avoid repeated lifting of objects like picking up yard debris and do zero lifting of heavy items.
-- Physical therapy can be helpful.
-- I have heard some supplements may help, but I've not had much success with them. See: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/complementary-therapies/supplements-and-vitamins/supplements-for-arthritis

Hope this helps.

This morning as I was taking my dog out going down the stairs, my knee just gave out and luckily, I just fell/sat on the bottom stair while holding on to the railing. I need something to stop what's happening to me and my knee besides a new knee.