metal hip
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Hi again,
i have just found out that the fda in the usa has stopped using metal hips as they can cause debris to get in the blood stream, so I hope mine will be ok, as I have a titanium hip, has anyone else had this type?
Lynne.
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Maxyboy lynne09047
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Mine six weeks ago is a newer type the Furlon evolution ceramic cup with titanium stem meant to be better?
kathee58019 lynne09047
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Can you please post the link to your information? I just had a metal THR in Sept.
I cannot find the article about the FDA and I live in the US.
Thank you,
Kathee
lynne09047 kathee58019
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I live in scotland, but my sons live in oregon and tn. and when I was last there I saw my son's rthopedic dr in nashville and he said he had stopped using metal on metal because of the fda's report on the dangers of them, I believe that they are about to reach a final descision about it soon, but in the mean time 4 drs I have called with regards to getting my second hip done in the usa said they don't use them anymore, hope this helps, I'm sure each state is different as are the surgeons, but heres the link to the information I was told,regards,
Lynne.
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lee47625 kathee58019
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Barhi lynne09047
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david80331 lynne09047
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lee47625 david80331
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I'm glad that you seem to be having a good experience with your new hip and wish you a new year pain free.
kathee58019 lynne09047
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Here is a link to the recalled implants in America with (all) the details. The last one in 2013 along with the manufactures. Your statement was ambiguous since the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) does not "use" implants. We really need all the details as not to scare anyone uneccesarily.
http://www.drugwatch.com/hip-replacement/recalls/
carmen56984 lynne09047
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I had the Titanium hip replacement in April 2014.
Just hope mine is ok too!
London UK
tom75410 lynne09047
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Anybody have any idea if cycling will accelerate wear?
I have already been advised not to jog and avoid high impact and stress on the joint.
lee47625 tom75410
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noshia14 lynne09047
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