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Post hip replacement infection
I've had 3 hip surgeries and awaiting word if I need a antibiotic spacer . This would mean 2 more surgeries. Please if anyone has delt with this issue I would to hear about it. I'm an active 61 y/o. Thank you.
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@donnarose Welcome to Mayo Connect - you have come to the right place with your question. This issue comes up quite often, and you can read about other members' experiences hers:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/living-without-a-hip/
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1 ReactionMy wife went through this three years ago. I’d like to say it was a piece of cake but it was not! Yes, she had a medicated spacer implanted for 8 weeks due to elevated blood levels of Cobalt / Chromium and two staph infection with no unusual symptoms; that we knew of! Do remember there are class action law suits for failed components; on should consult an attorney before having surgery in the event the attorney needs your old device? Elevated Cobalt and Chromium levels can do things internally I am sure; what exactly, who knows. We even tried connecting with a VA orthopedic specialist because they deal with prosthetic all the time and never really could get any long term answers! Best of luck