Silent Hip replacement
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Hi, newbie here!!
I had a silent hip replacemnt on my right side in 2009 aged 30, after suffering with pain for a few years, was told it was oesteoarthitis and had a hip athroscopy in the Feb 2009, had a large labral tear that couldnt be fixed, so had the silent hip replacement in the November same year. I was told I would probably need left side doing in future. Was left with half an inch leg length discrepancy, which i didnt think affected me after returning to full active lifestyle approx 6 mths after replacement (gym and netball) and even had my second pregnancy and birth no problems, started having more and more back problems last year so was referred to podiatry and given insoles. also referred to physio as getting more and more pain in my left hip and walking with a limp again. Currently waiting to see consultant to find out what is going on with left side.
Just wondered if anyone has had silent hip as i beleive its still not that common?
Thanks
Louise
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steve86482 733louiseh
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733louiseh steve86482
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steve86482 733louiseh
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Msky steve86482
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Ha ha Steve .Surgery by sign language .Te ,He . Sorry could not help myself .😂
beth2509 733louiseh
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I had to look it up! It is supposed to be easier to do revision with, but it's so uncommon there doesn't appear to be much evidence. Maybe it's uncommon use is down to being another of Depuy' s new products. They are still settling the claims from their last bright idea! Hopefully this isn't another of them, and it will do what it was intended to do without any surprises.
It's intended for younger people, so perhaps some of our younger members will have experience of it. I'm definitely over the hill!
Tech78 733louiseh
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Hi, I didn't have a silent replacement but did have my first at 30 and have since had two revisions due to the implants failing. I'm relieved to hear you had a safe pregnancy, I'm currently in first trimester and have really worried about the impact it could have on my hip.
How the left side is ok and physio works it's magic for you
733louiseh Tech78
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Good luck with your pregnancy xxx
rose0000 Tech78
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Will you post on here as you go, I am sure many younger hipsters will be interested in your progress (and old ones too!!!) well done you - and enjoy your first pregnancy! x
Msky 733louiseh
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Hi there.Have never heard the term "silent hip replacement" .How does it differ from a regular hip replacement ?
733louiseh Msky
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