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Prosthesis Pros and Cons

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john26737
john26737

I have been doing a lot of reading about the various options for hip prosthesis and while I realise that different people will have different needs, I am interested to hear what the wise people on this forum have to say.

Through my reading I have become very keen on the dual mobility prothesis. My surgeon's view seemed to be that the only benefit was a reduced chance of dislocation. He felt that a sufficiently deep cup would confer the same benefits.

From my reading I thought that there were additional advantages including a higher possible level of activity after full recovery and increased range of movement. Is this true?

Does anyone have recommendations on material combinations?

Does manufacturer matter?

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  • RickyTheHippie
    RickyTheHippie john26737

    Posted

    John, I am two weeks post op and I had to do all mobility prosthesis installed. I was told that I could have more activity and greater range of motion along with less chance of this location. I am only 46 years old, so this was a no-brainer for me.
    • RickyTheHippie
      RickyTheHippie

      Posted

      Sorry for the typos, I had the dual mobility prosthesis installed.
  • renee01952
    renee01952 john26737

    Posted

    hi john, 

    Good question and good response from Ricky ... I can't help you here - just surrendered it all and prayed for a good outcome ---

    big warm hug

    renee

  • brendahis
    brendahis john26737

    Posted

    Same as Renee John. Mine was an accident so I was drugged up with pain killers. I just let the doctors do their job. I'll find out on my follow up appointment.

    Brenda xx

  • Fernlady
    Fernlady john26737

    Posted

    Hi John, I think I have titanium & plastic but the surgeon did explain afterwards he had used a new head that was like a mesh & the bone grows over it. I'll ask him again when I have my 6 week check up as I was still away with the fairies when he told me!
  • lynn66084
    lynn66084 john26737

    Posted

    Think mine is titanium and ceramic but haven't got a clue what it's called.  Will have to try and remember when I go in August for check up.
  • brendahis
    brendahis john26737

    Posted

    Hi John

    Docto said mine was metal and plastic replacement. He didn't go into the ins &outs of different procedures and I didn't ask. Hope yours goes well.

    Brenda xx

  • BusterBeans
    BusterBeans john26737

    Posted

    My surgeon said he would be using the Stryker Modular Mobile (MDM X3) bearing hip system for my hip replacement this September. He did my bilateral TKR last fall using custom computer-designed components and I was very pleased with his choice and surgery. I'm hoping this choice goes as well

  • Leslie4077
    Leslie4077 john26737

    Posted

    I had titanium ball and a ceramic cup.  I'm in Canada and if you chose ceramic (over some sort of plastic) you have to pay extra.  I paid $750 for the ceramic.  

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