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Walking without a hip joint

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Nov 16 8:18am | Replies (515)
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@bmsmith1030

I'm about to have my 4th THR. 1st one came loose, 2nd got infected and now this one is loose and infected. Was told I will have to go several months without a hip. Having trouble wrapping my head around how I will do that. If you any tips or helpful hints, It would be much appreciated

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faykatsfour | @faykatsfour | Dec 27, 2023

I feel so bad for you! I can't imagine going through 4 THR surgeries! I had a left HR surgery in March of this year. It is still so painful when I put weight on it. I am having my 2nd MRI this week to see the cause of my pain. I can't sleep at night, and my right leg hurts as soon as I hit the bed. Good luck to you. I don't have any tips or hints, just a lot of empathy. Good luck with your next THR.

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vmwjbc | @vmwjbc | Jan 5 7:11am

I had to have my hip replacement removed due to severe bacterial infection
My dr put an antibiotic hip spacer in and I lived with that for 10 months with no problems
Used a walker or wheelchair and have now at one year using a cane
Will be on antibiotics forever
Good luck to you

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