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Re - hip fracture

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beck84343
beck84343

Today I met with my doctor to discuss the game plan for my surgery on Wednesday May 11th. He showed me the fracture bone of right side of top portion of the stem suggesting that he will do the following: replace the stem, and attaché a lateral temporary plate to the fracture side. Now here is the tricky part; the shell, liner and socket are in good shape. Since he is going in, should he replace the entire top components with new updated version despite they are in good shape? Or just leave them the way they are and take the risk of having another surgery down the road which potentially might take place since theese components are 19 years old. He is undecided and he want my permission to replace the healthy old top part of the prosthesis.

The question is; wouldn't be wise to replace everything with up to date version of cup, shell, and liner? Or keep them and take the risk for a near future surgery?

your thoughts will definitely help

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  • renee01952
    renee01952 beck84343

    Posted

    hi beck, 

    I echo previous posts .... seems very sensible to get every part replaced ...

    big warm hug

    renee

  • rose0000
    rose0000 beck84343

    Posted

    19 years is a long time, and you must be so pleased with the length of time, however I would get the whole thing done all in one go too, really wouldn't want to have to go through it twice...especially if the time span between ends up being really short....you will be kicking yourself.
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