Hip revision
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well, In another week will have a hip revision on the left hip that was replaced last year March 27th 2018, found some loosening in the stem part which has been causing pain at different times, some intense, I new something wasn't right and thankful doctor has sought out the cause. Anyone had to go back for a revision so soon this time it will be the from the back side instead of the anterior approach worried this time about it failing again .
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melaruse richard_1749
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Hi Richard,
I've just been referred to a revision specialist, but my original surgeon seems to be most concerned with my scoliosis (mild) and my offset angle. I'm thinking I've got a stem problem, though, as if I walk the slightest bit fast, or very far, I start getting a WHAM WHAM type of pain with every step about where my stem ends. Is yours like that at all?
Thanks
Melanie
richard_1749 melaruse
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yes , Melanie, it gets intense sometimes then gets slowly better, like it catches on something in the joint when I. stepped back or to side, sometimes when I walked.
wkmullenjr richard_1749
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Hello Richard,
I have not had to go back for a replacement but, I had my right hip replaced in July 2015 and I have been experiencing a lot of pain for the last year, mostly in my buttock on the replaced hip side and if I support my weight with that side I have a lot of pain in my thigh. Most of the pain is after sitting or standing to long, over an hour. Again no relief from my doctors, My question to you is what symptoms are you experiencing and what did your doctor do to determine a replacement so soon? Do you know what kind of implant you have, the one that needs to be replaced? Any help is appreciated Richard!
Thanks
Wayne M.
richard_1749 wkmullenjr
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Hi Wayne ,I've had three times now where the pain is like intense all over like a Charlie horse, almost I would think a broken leg would feel like.all over the buttocks and deep down near knee and pain around the groin area. first visit he said he saw something like a haloing effect,movement. it would always get better a week later,the next time it got worse I went right in to my doctor and he saw the pain it was causing, so he ordered a bone scan and determined it was not good, loosening so now going for revision next week.mine was a cerimic hip joint.
wkmullenjr richard_1749
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Thank you Richard for the fast response and description, I've had a bunch of different imaging done including bone scan and everything comes back as negative, I'm just following on here to hopefully find a fix to my pain. I hope all goes well for you and that you're up and running real soon Richard!
melaruse wkmullenjr
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Wayne,
I'd be interested to hear how you make out, as we are having similar pain. I've just been referred to a revision specialist by my operating ortho, so we'll see how that goes...
All the best,
Melanie
wkmullenjr melaruse
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Hi Melanie,
I hope for the best and when you can give us an update please.
Rocketman_SG6UK richard_1749
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Someone once said to me "the surgical approach really doesn't matter unless you're going to be a ballet dancer", and I tend to agree, what matters is a good outcome from whatever method is used.
My revision last year (THR was posterior) was a lateral one due to having to clear out debris from a shattered ceramic socket. Although the operation was long, clearing out the shards of ceramic from the muscle takes time, the recovery was so much smoother. I was back in the gym and playing 'gentle golf' in a couple of weeks.
There is no real reason for a second failure of the same type, the surgeon will be extra careful in checking out what went wrong last time, as they did for me.
richard_1749 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Thank You for this, I know the surgeon regretted it didn't go as well as planned but I have top faith in his abilities. and yes, I love the gym ,walking,etc and was worried that this could slow me down, like today it doesn't really bother me much the hip but two weeks ago I had to hang on the side of the house to get to door. ,so I know it's time to fix it. thank you for encouraging words.
irma15414 richard_1749
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Hip pain is a natural disease that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. The exact position of your hip pain can provide helpful clues about the underlying cause.
Problems within the hip joint itself work to result in pain inside of your hip or your crotch. Hip pain on the surface of your hip, upper leg or outer buttock is usually caused by difficulties with muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that enclose your hip joint.
Hip pain can sometimes be caused by diseases and conditions in other regions of your body, such as your lower back. This type of pain is called associated pain.
Although there is no medicine for inflammatory arthritis, there are a number of treatment alternatives that can help limit joint damage. PRP Therapy NYC works differently from any surgical treatment. Often, surgical treatment provides pain relief until the patient has surgery. PRP therapy is applied to improve healing and limit further joint and soft-tissue injury. A strong PRP treatment can reduce the demand for surgery.