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Dual mobility hip

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gina1111
gina1111

Hi. Three weeks ago I had THR posterior approach and am feeling fantastic! Still walking on one crutch but I'm very close to losing it altogether. I had a dual mobility hip and was wondering if anyone else has one on here? So far, it's been excellent to me.

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  • steve86482
    steve86482 gina1111

    Posted

    I just had a plan old posterior approach. Lost the Cane at around the 18 day remove staples. Been over a year and forget I had it. Sounds like you are doing great. What is the dual mobility?
    • gina1111
      gina1111 steve86482

      Posted

      They couldn't use the traditional hip used here that they use in the US because I was too loose in the socket, my legs would be different lengths and some other issues so this one is mainly used in France. From what I hear (read) both are great, just US mainly uses the one here and France uses the one there. It's a ball inside a ball that then goes in a socket. More stability and hardly dislocates. Which is what their main concerns were for my problems. Just would like to hear someone else who had it and how they are doing. All seems great as of 3 weeks. Im close to ditching the crutch but not there yet. Hopefully soon!

    • steve86482
      steve86482 gina1111

      Posted

      Thanks Gina. I am in the USA. Sounds like you are doing great. Sure someone will speak up
  • gina1111
    gina1111

    Posted

    Yes, I'm in the US as well!

  • hope4cure
    hope4cure gina1111

    Posted

     With a dual mobility hip replacement, instead of the plastic liner being fixed to the cup and ball moves in that, the plastic liner is press fit onto the ball in cup.

    this helps prevent dislocation. Usually once bone has grown into implant components dislocation is not a issue for many years. 

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