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damaris.m
damaris.m

Hi

Does anyone know - does a stainless steel/ ceramic head prosthesis weigh more or less than the bone it replaces?

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  • eileen7756
    eileen7756 damaris.m

    Posted

    That is a great question. I have been wondering how much weight has been added to my body with double hip replacements and doing fine but weighing more!

  • john49662
    john49662 damaris.m

    Posted

    Hi Damaris,

    I asked the same question after my operation a year ago in the hope it would be an excuse for putting on weight, but no, the general opinion was that the weights was the same.

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy damaris.m

    Posted

    The parts weigh about three to five pounds. The bone your surgeon removes during hip replacement weighs a little less, so you may be a bit heavier.

  • helen40134
    helen40134 damaris.m

    Posted

    I am allergic to metal, and I therefore had a titanium covered in ceramic (to make sure!). I was told it does weigh more! 😃

  • maryboo
    maryboo damaris.m

    Posted

    I asked my surgeon and he said its pretty much the same weight as the bone it replaces. titanium is pretty light as metals go.

  • jen86183
    jen86183 damaris.m

    Posted

    Hello damaris.m,

    My replaced hip is definitely heavier, when in pilates I can feel the difference when lifting the legs.

  • steve86482
    steve86482 damaris.m

    Posted

    metal stem weighs more than the bone marrow thats drilled out. metal ball weighs more than the bone. the cup weighs more than the socket that was cleaned out . wouldnt be surprised if you weigh 2-3 pounds more.

  • steve86482
    steve86482 damaris.m

    Posted

    metal stem weighs more than the bone marrow thats drilled out. metal ball weighs more than the bone. the cup weighs more than the socket that was cleaned out . wouldnt be surprised if you weigh 2-3 pounds more.

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