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Has anyone had a successful hip revision surgery?
My husband is 2 years post op THA. He's had chronic pain in hip, groin, and thigh. We've had every test under the sun to find the source of the pain. We saw our fourth doctor yesterday, and he's recommending a full hip revision surgery (including stem). The doctor thoroughly explained the X-rays and the biomechanics of my husband's anatomy. We are weighing the pros and cons. Has anyone had a successful revision surgery, whereby they would do it all over again? Is your quality of life better after surgery?
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My wife has had a total of 4 revisions due to Cobalt chromium poisoning and fractured pelvic from being dropped at rehab. 2 years out hips are no longer an issue but where they gave the epidural the disk have fractured which has effected her lower back, sometimes one feels like they just cannot win but is going to physical therapy and the gym to help strengthen her back
My sister had a very successful hip revision done following particle disease. The particle disease (caused by the body's reaction to shedding metal particles from the prosthesis) causes damage to the bone and tissue surrounding the joint. Hers was so bad that at PT her pelvis and fibula snapped! They had to delay the revision until the bones had healed sufficiently leaving her pretty much wheelchair bound for months. Now she gets around great with a walker and at home with just a cane!
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry she's had such a tough road!! How far out is she from the hip revision surgery? Thank you!
I had a hip revision and iliosoas tenotomy 7 months from the first THA due to groin pain, unable to lift leg and Meralgia Paresthetica. Revision did NOT relieve any of my pain.
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sorry your surgeries didn't provide any pain relief! If you don't mind me asking, what was the reason the doctors gave you for the hip revision? And did they replace the stem, or just the ball and socket, with your hip revision surgery? My husband also had an iliposoas tendon release surgery last year, and it did not help with the pain. The diagnosis for my husband is that the offset on the prosthetic is too wide, causing tension on all of the soft tissue.
I am waiting to see a surgeon about a hip revision. I had a hip resurfacing 21 yrs ago and have started having pain in my hip again. I was tested for Chromium and my levels were flagged as high. An MRI did not show anything wrong with that hip.I also have my other hip and both shoulders replaced all due to arthritis. I am now hypoglycaemic which is a side effect of high Chromium and have other side effects, fatigue and tin taste in my mouth. My biggest worry is do I have to have them all removed and what do they use instead of metal, or could it be just one joint causing the problem. I read that hip resurfacing could be a bigger problem when it comes to a revision. Any input would be appreciated.
In addition to comments here, you may want to consider a couple of these:
1. Second surgical opinion from an orthopedic center known to do many hip revisions per year (dozens probably) and ideally can tell you outcomes. Sounds as though you have second opinions, but unclear whose opinion.
2. Not directly applicable but the Danish published patient satisfaction information comparing hip replacement patients,,with patients replaced who had dislocation and a third group having dislocation and revision. Quite a few with dislocation and revision had lower quality of life, apparently some revisions are not 100% successful. If you know a medical librarian or family who can access and understand orthopedic research articles that may help provide information to assist in deciding.
I wish I could point you to an orthopedic center of excellence for revisions - I'm guessing Mayo has one however, for an opinion. I might need this sort of opinion, so please let us know if you pursue this. Best wishes.