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Girdlestone hip procedure

Posted by cynwin @cynwin, 17 hours ago

I am faced with the choice of possibly having a Girdlestone procedure if the infection in my hip has not resolved.
My first total hip replacement was infected & I now have a spacer. I will be going to surgery again & will need to make the decision on whether to keep the spacer or have the Girdlestone procedure done if the new hip does not work. Does anyone have information about the Girdlestone procedure as far as life after the procedure? (Mobility, pain, Assisted Living, etc.?) Thank you in advance for your help!

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healthalain | @healthalainl | 16 hours ago

I’ve never heard of that, but my pain started in my hip. I thought it was that but evidently it was sciatica between the L4 and L5, but it gives me excruciating pain from my hip all the way down my one of my legs. I wish the best for you, darling. My husband had a hip replacement and he’s never been the same so God bless you.

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