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How old is your hip?

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cathie38426
cathie38426

So many young people on this site worry

about how long their replacement hips will last that I wonder

if they learn the age of some hips it will encourage

them to take the plunge. I have a relative whose hip

lasted over 25 years, and that is from the beginning

of hip replacements. Now I think then can last even

longer.

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  • Kristin53
    Kristin53 cathie38426

    Posted

    My surgeon said 20years, I am 61 so thats a good wee while.  It would be interesting to learn what actually happens IRL so I will watch with interest smile

    thanks cathie.

    • cathie38426
      cathie38426 Kristin53

      Posted

      Consultants are very conservative in their

       estimates..they must practise that enigmatic

      look they give you when they reply. Bet you

      can add 5 more years on!

    • Kristin53
      Kristin53 cathie38426

      Posted

      Even better I will probably br past caring by that time.  Now just need to get through Monday wink 
  • annedi
    annedi cathie38426

    Posted

    My first is currently 15 years with older technology!
  • rose0000
    rose0000 cathie38426

    Posted

    Thanks for bringing this subject up Cathie, indeed it is a very real worry for lots of people with potentially 8 hip replacements in one lifetime (working with their advertised longevity) or more. I am not even sure the body could tolerate such a thing. It does definitely cause anixety at the prospect. It will be interesting to follow your thread and read the replies....I would definitely be happy wit 25 years as a starting point!!! 
  • Shortz
    Shortz cathie38426

    Posted

    My surgeon told me that my new hip should last 20 to 30 years. The ball is ceramic with a titanium stalk and the socket lining some type of plastic. So I'm thinking it will probably see me out! 😀
    • rose0000
      rose0000 Shortz

      Posted

      I dont understand why they would EVER stop working? Would love to know the answer. Surely something made of titanium will last forever!
    • Loral
      Loral Shortz

      Posted

      I have the same as you Shortz, My surgeon said I would probably need a revision and just the plastic cap would be replaced.......
    • annedi
      annedi Loral

      Posted

      My first as said earlier is at 15 years and plastic cup (it was metal with plastic liner) has a little wear but the surgeon thinks it will last quite a while yet - and like you i would only have to have a new cup.
  • cookie1964
    cookie1964 cathie38426

    Posted

    I was told, I'm 50 by the way that it depends how you use it, I love to ran so I suppose mine won't last as long but like Roses I can't see why it shouldn't last forever?
    • annedi
      annedi cookie1964

      Posted

      I would think that if you do a lot of impact sports it wouldn't last as long as surely the friction must wear away a plastic liner if you have that type. I would think though have no knowledge of any studies to say so that if you are heavier the load has to be greater so that would also have an impact.

      The new hips however are often ceramic on ceramic and they are supposed to be ultra hard wearing. - I hope so because my new one is that!

    • maggie93798
      maggie93798 annedi

      Posted

      I think it is not just a question of the components wearing out, it is if they work loose over the years
    • annedi
      annedi maggie93798

      Posted

      Yes that too - there are also a lot of variables- eg cemented or not cemented and the condition and size of your bones in the first place. In the end i just went with my surgeon's recommendations which I trusted. Certainly  on both occasions I have never regretted having the op!
  • briskwalk
    briskwalk cathie38426

    Posted

    My surgeon said it will last a lifetime, for me...I am 65, I hope he meant 30/35 years, in my family we all live a very long life, my aunt died at 97 biggrin

    I don't think surgeons like to give a straight answer, they are all scared of being prosecuted by patients ...this is the impression I have had.

    But titanium is stronger than bones...Why should it not last forever?

    Anyway...Enjoy your new hip, as long as it doesn't hurt and it works as it should...I am happy!

    Ella 

     

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