Re - hip fracture
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Today I met with my doctor to discuss the game plan for my surgery on Wednesday May 11th. He showed me the fracture bone of right side of top portion of the stem suggesting that he will do the following: replace the stem, and attaché a lateral temporary plate to the fracture side. Now here is the tricky part; the shell, liner and socket are in good shape. Since he is going in, should he replace the entire top components with new updated version despite they are in good shape? Or just leave them the way they are and take the risk of having another surgery down the road which potentially might take place since theese components are 19 years old. He is undecided and he want my permission to replace the healthy old top part of the prosthesis.
The question is; wouldn't be wise to replace everything with up to date version of cup, shell, and liner? Or keep them and take the risk for a near future surgery?
your thoughts will definitely help
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debbi1949 beck84343
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beck84343 debbi1949
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AnnieK beck84343
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At any rate, he is the orthopedic surgeon, and I think he should give you a recommendation of what he thinks is the best course of action. You, of course, could choose a different course, but it would be nice to know what he thinks is best.
beck84343 AnnieK
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Your replies are ver encouraging,
He is definitely pro changing the entire components, he even said " would you give me the leverage to go full?" I said yes, since I am going to be 58 on July, I probably have an excellent chance to squeeze by without undergoing another surgery.
AnnieK beck84343
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Let us know your final decision!
beck84343 AnnieK
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linda38528 beck84343
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Good luck,
TDubb65 beck84343
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Graham
harry43557 beck84343
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bini31328 beck84343
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beck84343 bini31328
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AnnieK beck84343
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beck84343 AnnieK
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I am also very mindful that LUCK plays a vital role as well.
I think I am convinced now to go for total change of the hardware.
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beck84343 AnnieK
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Thank you
Beck