Total hip revision
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I have bilateral hip replacements in 1997. Two weeks ago I start experiencing pain top of left hip on movement. X-rays, MRI, bone scan and hip aspirations are all negative. My doctor scheduled a total hip revision in two weeks citing " the implants lasted 19 years and we should revise all components. The stem is cemented and liner is plastic. I have also a history of gout and I wonder since all tests and images are negative, could it a hip gout pain?
Thank you
B. Norries
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AnnieK beck84343
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beck84343 AnnieK
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Thank you
B.Norries
AnnieK beck84343
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There is so much musculature and other soft tissue in the hip that there can be many reasons for pain and disability. It may be that your implants are fine, so why rip them out if it isn't necessary? Maybe someone else can diagnose a different problem. Good luck, Beck!
beck84343 AnnieK
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Thank you for your much needed information about your hip situation. I really feel for you, especially it hasn't that long since you had THR. I have endured a lot of pain on both hips for a long time, so I know how it feels. I had my first bilateral hip replacements in 1997. I was blessed to have zero complications in more than 19 years until three weeks ago when pain showed up again uninvited. Thank to you I was able to make an appointment this coming Monday with a hip revision Doctor.
My best wishes for you. I believe you will get to the bottom of your hip problems since joint implants has evolved tremendously in the last twenty years.
Good luck
B.Norries
jackie56101 beck84343
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Please get second even third opinions regarding Revision hip surgery . If your test aren"t showing any loosening or anything like that I would caution revision. I have had Hip Displaysia from birth and in Nov 1993 I was 25yrs at the time i had to have total hip surgery which came out fine felt never better . But then 22 years later I was having alot problems with back pain my hip started to bother me as well.
So I went to see orthopedic surgeon and I had bone scan which showed loosening of the hip so I had to have revision. So in Oct 2013 I went ahead and had the surgery. with revisons nerve damage is mush more likely and I came out of that surgery getting sciatic nerve damage its the risk we take having surgery .Long story short I was unable to return to my job and have been on Disability ever since.
So make sure you really need revision and find someone that specializes in revisions. Gout I know is very painful as well . Please let us know how you are doing.
Jackie
beck84343 jackie56101
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Thank for your post. I just made an appointment this coming Monday with an orthopedic doctor who specializes in hip revision. I know I will eventually have hip revision at point, but it has to be justified. It a painful surgery with a lengthy recovery time.
Will let you know after my visit
wish you the best
Beck
AnnieK beck84343
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beck84343 AnnieK
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Thank you
Beck