Second hip revision
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good afternoon my fellow peeps. so I've been posting on here for awhile now and keeping people up to date. so um a 37 yr old female I had a hip replacement left side in 2017 then 2018 had a revision and they cut a tendon as I had an impingement then jan 6th 2019 had my first dislocation then again dec 3rd 2019 had a second revision then jan 23rd 2020 had a very serious dislocation and it was stuck behind the socket/pelvic bone. it was far by the worst any dr here in sask canada has ever seen so had to have an emergency surgery jan 26th and they had to put in a ring which ended my working career as it imitates my mobility. and I'm only 6 weeks post op from this and was on antibiotics for 4 weeks as this ring has a 90 percent chance of infection. so anyways I'm on bedrest for 5 months no driving no sitting no bending no working nothing it's far by the worst I suffer ptsd depression amd anxiety u name it. and my hip is still quite swollen and has fluid buildup which my surgeon said to leave it and not get it drained it will go away in a few minutes ths but let me tell ya its painful. but at night I feel like my whole left leg gets numb and my foot turns ice cold no matter what i try to do to keep it warm. then it turns hot like I dont understand it. and being on bedrest sycks cause I get so uncomfortable and sore from laying down all the time. I'm wondering if theres nerve damage or poor circulation. and my bath days are over as well as I dislocated it while having a bath. anyone else experience numbness on the side u got ur hip replacement, and the scare has been cut open 4 times. and to top it off I have patella femoral syndrome and a torn acl bundle tear which I need surgery on after my hip heals which will be a long road of recovery. but I am seeing another surgeon he is the best in sask and to get a second opinion I've been on the wait list for 7 months. also I had the anterior approch which they say is less invasive. but why do I keep dislocating I'm following all the protocols. I also was born with hip dysplasia and my surgeon knew that so why couldnt he got a ball and cap custom made to fit as my sockets are very shallow and he admitted that it was the smallest one they had.
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Kenmar nicole66881
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Hi Nicole,
I feel for you, I had such a simple recovery and playing golf after 6 weeks and 1 day, but had a LATERAL incision from the side.
I asked my surgeon and physio about the types of incision, ANTERIOR and LATERAL and even though both agreed the ANTERIOR is less invasive and recovery is slightly quicker, my surgeon still uses LATERAL incision from the side as he's found the successful rate is higher, less chance of complications.
Maybe because of your medical history, your surgeon should've done a LATERAL incision because the socket can be viewed from all directions but I'm no surgeon myself.
Best of Luck, Ken
ptolemy Kenmar
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I had a lateral posterior, is that the same thing? The physio said I could touch my toes after the op if I wanted to. My surgeon used to do anterior but changed as he felt the lateral approach did not cause the same nerve problems or the muscle problems.
Agentcooper nicole66881
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I cant answer your question Nicole as I havent had your experience BUT your post really moved me. As a fellow young HD sufferer I think you are brilliant and brave and Im in awe of your cheerful attitude. Stay strong.
linda08893 nicole66881
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Hi Nicole. Wow, you have won the jackpot but not in a good way. Ive only had two surgeries in one year and that made me feel like crap!!! You must have a very strong mindset to keep on going. You have my admiration. I hope you finally have a successful outcome. Your young age is in your favour!!! I could talk to you on FB if you need any new freinds. Take care.