Need a hip revision surgeon.

Posted by bug3 @bug3, 5 hours ago

I need revision hip replacement surgeon. Please someone reply if you have had revision surgery of your hip and you are in a state near KY.
September of this year, it will be 2 years since my hip was done. Since then I steadily lost the ability to walk normally. After a few steps, the leg simply refuses to lift to take another step so I stop and wait a minute and then can step another few steps until it stops again. The joint burns with pain until I stop and rest. No metal testing was done prior to surgery although I am highly allergic to nickel. That testing was done about a year later and was okay they said.
I have had various tests like nerve testing; hyperbaric oxygen treatments; blood flow, and cardiac stress testing and hip aspiration. Since I'm 71, no one wants to take on a revision and specialists in my state will not do the surgery (and only 2 offices do them anyhow)
Did I mention the THR was done by the VA? I coded twice, had a blood transfusion and went straight to ICU.
It is not related to legal action or a desire for $$. I just want to walk again.
The last doctor I saw said I likely have a torn tendon and did not agree with his own radiologist findings. Now, I will next be heading to pool therapy.
Please, can someone offer advisement or recommendation? I really need help.

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