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Hip revision surgery

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nzander
nzander

Hi all

Im a 46 yof who had a Left THR 4 years ago and now needs a revision to remove the cup and head due to on going pain. My right Hip is now starting to wear down and I have asked the surgeron if its possible to get them both done a the same time. Just wanting sonme information re reveion surgery recovery times etc and wether to get both done at same time . We live in New Zealand and this will be done through public system. Hoping you can help. Thanks

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  • nzander
    nzander

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    Well here I am 60 hours since revision surgery.

    Think I'm doing ok. Home Sunday (currently Friday night in New Zealand)

    Thank goodness for drugs and great public hospital service here.

    Not a lot of pain unless I move. Touch walking with crutches.

    Surgeon said twice today during his visit that it was a big job.

    Lots of muscle damage where it was rubbing. Glad I'm on the other side

    . Looking forward to sleep.

    Thanks for support.

  • maree32074
    maree32074 nzander

    Posted

    Hi Nzander

    My revision was far worse than my  other two hip replacement but I had complicationd due to metal ball and metal shell fragments entering my body causing metal poisoning and corrosion of bone behind hip. I now have a plate and had bone grafting.  A vascular surgeon had to cut away the pseudo tumor which was resting on a main artery prior to the orthapaedic surgeon doing his job.   I now have a ceramic/titanium shell/ball which is great.  I am now going further extensive physio to assist with the nerve/tendons and after 5 months am finally feeling that I am becoming human again!  You said you had ceramic/titanium so will not have the issues I have had. All the best.

  • nzander
    nzander

    Posted

    What a journey so far. Got home day 5.. pain not to bad for two days.

    Admitted back to hospital due to pain.

    Been here now 8 long days and 4 disclocations . For general anaesthesia s.

    Surgeon now going to do another revision in 10 days.

    So over the pain. Nurses to scared to even get me out of bed, as am I.

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