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hip replacement at 14, how long has everyones lasted ?

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staceyXB
staceyXB

Hi all im 26 now and had a both my hips completely replaced ,both hips had completely eroded due to chronic rhuematoid arthritis (diagnosed at 9yrs). I was told they last 10 to 20 years. But i was told youth can be on my side. But also been told as i would be more active they would wear quicker, has anyone else had the op young and how long did they last im starting to feel that all too familiar hip pain so am anxious.

Any help would be appreciated.

Stacey

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  • shirley17649
    shirley17649 staceyXB

    Posted

    Hi Stacey.

    Obviously I don't know which type you had fitted but the latest ones are lasting 30 to 40 years.

    That is kind of good news I guess for you because your next hip will last a long time.

    Just need to find out if this one has worn out. I suggest a trip to GP and an x-ray would be the best course of action.

    • staceyXB
      staceyXB shirley17649

      Posted

      Hi, titanium im glad to hear the newer ones are lasting much longer. I got them in 2004 and remember my parents being told 10 years 20 if i was lucky so fingers crossed

      X

    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 staceyXB

      Posted

      H stacey

      Just read your post. You should push for an x-ray as it will give uptodate information about your condition. So important.

      Good luck with your treatment

      Shirley

       

  • renee01952
    renee01952 staceyXB

    Posted

    Dear Stacey, 

    I agree with Shirley's comment - 

    Better to know what is going on - you were a young, still growing girl at age14 -

    please keep us informed how you are getting on, okay ?  

    big warm hug

    renee

     

    • staceyXB
      staceyXB renee01952

      Posted

      Hi well i have my specialist at the end of the month so will get to know more then unfortunatley they rarely xray which is why i ended up getting new hips so young they waited so long that it was the only option.

      Fortunatley due to steroids i had stopped growing age 10 so was able to get the op.

      The op let me walk again so am very greatful i just couldnt bare going into my wheelchair full time again sad

      X

  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 staceyXB

    Posted

    Im 19 and due to get my thr and reconstruction soon. I was told they can last up to 30 years now
    • staceyXB
      staceyXB sarah1996

      Posted

      Good luck with your op if you have any questions please ask.

      I hope the newer ones do last 30 years.

      smile

      X

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 staceyXB

      Posted

      Im just curious most about the everyday things like getting dressed, toilet, showering and so on mainly.
    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 sarah1996

      Posted

      Hi sarah

      You may get a shower sitting on a seat at first. Then stand in shower on crutches, which is tricky so you need someone to hand you shampoo etc and watch in case you fall.

      Getting dressed is slow at first, you sit on the bed and wriggle your trousers on, then use a soxon gadget to help with socks.

      Toilet seat is a raised one on top so you don't have far to bend

      Anything else?

      Hugs

      shirley

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 shirley17649

      Posted

      Do the hospital provide you with these pieces of equipment? And do you have much information about your scar? How big is it? Was it stitched? Just this new scar will be on the same hip as my other two large scars thats all hahaha
    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 sarah1996

      Posted

      Hi sarah

      Yes the  hospital will give you all the gadget you need and a few more as well. The grabber is good because you can't bend to pick up all the things you drop.

      My scar was bigger this time because he had to take out a broken screw from a previous op so I had 46 staples but yours will be much smaller than that so don't worry.

      They use staples which are very easy to take out, a bit like plucking your eyebrows.

      Surgeon used same scar as the two previous ops I had so you can't really tell I have had it done again. My scar is mostly on my buttock but also down my thigh. Scars do fade as you probably know already.

      Shirley

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 shirley17649

      Posted

      Hahaha well i dont think my two svars look particullarly faded but i dont knoa if thats just because i know they are there. Its reassuring to know that i will recieve all the equipment from the hospital. Did you get your op done in the UK?
    • shirley17649
      shirley17649 sarah1996

      Posted

      hi sarah

      Yes I am in the UK

      Reading your post reminds me that you are worried about the scar. I used Bio Oil which is fairly expensive but very effective.

      I rubbed it in twice a day and it relieved the dryness around the scar.

      Worth the money

      Take care

    • sarah1996
      sarah1996 shirley17649

      Posted

      Im more interested to how thwy are going to look and where the new one will be placed. Im considering getting a tattoo inbetween both once fully healed but thats jyst an option, although i may not and just embrace the new scar as it will be a symbol of how my life csn now begin properly
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