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Total hip/femur/knee replacement

Posted by coonassbill @coonassbill, Sep 25, 2022

Almost 3 years ago I shattered my femur mid-shaft (closed fx) and the orthopedic Surgeon only inserted a rod into the shaft of the femur. I now need a total hip and knee replacement. I'm curious if Mayo Clinic uses the Stryker adjustable replacement part to solve issues such as these. The current x-rays of the femur indicate that I have at least one to two more years before the rod can be removed and have a smaller diameter rod inserted and the knee replaced. Be advised that my left leg (affected ) is about 3 CM shorter than the right (good) leg.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 25, 2022

@coonassbill Hello, and welcome to Mayo Connect. That must certainly have been difficult, and I understand your desire to find the best possible place to have the replacements done.
On Connect, we are patients and people with health issues just like you, not Mayo clinic staff. The best way to find an answer to this question will be to contact the Mayo facility you would like to be seen at to ask. You can do that here:
http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Sue

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