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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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Cindy | @cmarsh | Jan 6 11:01am

Hi...after they took the antibiotic spacer out at 10 months, did they put in another hip for you? I was curious as I have no hip due to infection and so wanting to walk with just a cane but haven't gotten to that point yet after 2 years. Do you feel comfortable to go out and about with just a cane and not fall? I'm 71 and was very healthy prior to this happening to me......Cindy

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