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real candida for hip replacement?

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mojgan95059
mojgan95059

hello

a 63y/o female  who can walk without any aid ( cane,..) at home& received rarely anti inflamatory dtug for releif pain& and sit in floor of toilet visited by a orthoped and hip replacement was recomended for her.

is she realy need this operation ? what is the gain of this surgery for her?

many many thanks if you advise me.

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  • kathee58019
    kathee58019 mojgan95059

    Posted

    Mojgan,

     This is major surgery and most people elect to have it because of debilitating pain, no mobility/range of motion or because of injury and they no longer have any quality of life. For most people it's the last resort. You may want a 2nd opinion.

    • val_54026
      val_54026 kathee58019

      Posted

      when i had my hip done i hardly had any pain i only hada replacement because of a accident i broke my femur so they to do n=my hip as well
  • trevor64267
    trevor64267 mojgan95059

    Posted

    Hi (64 yesterday)- I was the same with times when it was painful and times when not but limited movement at all times. Had operation 1st Dec and now totally pain free and walking without any limp. Slowly building up fitness but all going well. 

    What convinced me was the x ray which showed the hip and in the words of the consultant "its a bit of a mess isn't it ?". Whilst not being an expert there was no gap in the hip which confirmed as to why I had the pain in the first place 

    It is obviously diffrent for everyone but for me the decision was the right one

    Best wishes

  • juliette39133
    juliette39133 mojgan95059

    Posted

    I'm sorry but I can't understand exactly what you are describing. Can you tell us more please?
    • mojgan95059
      mojgan95059 juliette39133

      Posted

      juliette

      sorry i can not write in english well! 

      i want to have best decision . i want to know what is the indication of hip replacement surgery?

      1- pain?

      2- limitation of motion?

      3- radilogic findining?

       case that i described above had not any hx of remarkable pain.she had only difficulty on walking but still not use crutches in home.with this hx & degree of disability do she need this surgery?

    • juliette39133
      juliette39133 mojgan95059

      Posted

      I never used a stick or crutch to walk with anywhere before the operation. I had a bad limp and was in pain most of the time, walking and sitting. I could not stand for long, or drive far.
    • val_54026
      val_54026 juliette39133

      Posted

      it is the best thing i done to have my knee replacement i have both knees done before i haad my op my leg was stiff it was awful now its all over i have my life back
    • juliette39133
      juliette39133 mojgan95059

      Posted

      My symptoms got very much better after the surgery. I don't have pain anymore except if I do too much. Everyone is different. Usually people are much better after the op but the recovery time is long.
  • mojgan95059
    mojgan95059

    Posted

    thanks all 

    by post this topic i can use your experience about this surgery.

    your degree of disability or pain befor surgery and expection & improvment of life after that.

  • lee47625
    lee47625 mojgan95059

    Posted

    I think her doctor is the only one who can answer that question- most are happy to explain why surgery is needed. Good luck.
    • mojgan95059
      mojgan95059 lee47625

      Posted

      I talk with her doctor yesterday and ask about complication and outcome of this surgery.doctor said it must done for a better life 

       

    • lee47625
      lee47625 mojgan95059

      Posted

      That was what my doctor said. He said my bad hip was destroying my knee and the restricted movement of my hip affected other knee & hip too. So, to keep from hurting other joints the hip has to go. 

      Good luck.

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