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I live in the USA and found your forum very helpful reading. I have had a total knee replacement but now need a hip replacement as well. I was wondering what type of replacement is preferred: metal on metal, metal on plastic or ceramic on ceramic? Also is there a brand name that doesn't have a lot of recalls? Thank you for any information you can provide.
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eileen64__UK mary_ann44070
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I'm sorry I wont be much help....I'm in the UK
We dont have a lot of choice.......I do know NOT metal on metal
As for brand names.....I've had 2 THR's and dont know the brand names.
I think each surgeon over here has their own preference
Love
Eileen
mary_ann44070 eileen64__UK
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Thank you so much for responding. It is basically the same here as to the reference of the surgeon's preference. There has been a lot of recalls here in the US. Lawyers advertise on television to call them if you've had a "whatever name" hip implant to call them if you are having trouble with your recalled hip replacement. I will probably have more questions after the surgery. I have to go to a "joint academy" class this Wednesday where they explain procedure, hosptial stay and recovery. It is just nice to have someone to talk with who has gone through the process. Thanks again Eileen.
eileen64__UK mary_ann44070
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Its interesting to hear the differences in countries.
Never heard of a Joint academy
We have a pre assessment
Then we go to group physiotherapy.....just to be told about exercises etc
Then in our area the Occupational Therapist has a mock kitchen and a mock bathroom and she takes you round that and shows you the different equipment that they will let you have for the time you need if for your recovery
Here.....we get toilet seats {raised}
a chair if we dont have a chair the right height.....I had setees and they were a no no.
Crutches,
a trolly.....that is good. You walk to it with your crutches. Prop your crutches up and take the trolly {as an aid} into the kitchen to make tea or whatever and come back then wheel the things back. Good if your husband works.
Grabbers for picking things off the floor
Shoe horns {never used it lol} and things to put your socks/tights on with {never used that}
Long handled bath spoinges or brushes
It'll be interesting to hear what you're told.
Love
Eileen
Jayive eileen64__UK
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After the op I was given a book of exercises and the minimal supervision while in hospital, no follow-up once I left and certainly no mock-up kitchen or even a trolly to use (I bought my own as I couldn't manage otherwise). yes I was given a long-handled sponge, shoe horn and also leg raiser but that was it.
annette15401 eileen64__UK
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martin98264 annette15401
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eileen64__UK Jayive
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I did have to do measurement beforehand and take them in to my OT appointment.
I was only given a page of exercises as well ....told how to do them in hopital then left to it.
I think there are few hospitals {I'm in the North East} that have these mock kitchens etc. I didnt get shown one for my 2nd THR 4 years after the first one
I assume its the money angle of it.,
I got the trolly because I saw it on my first visit and it wasnt mentioned but I said could i have one of those {all of this was just for the 6 weeks or therabouts} Of course you can....if you dont ask you dont get LOL I only knew about the trolly from another forum. Not allowed to put websites on here
Love
Eileen
christine98681 eileen64__UK
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can i ask you which hospital was you in if you don't mind me asking and dose this apply to every hospital ive had 2 hip replacements in the last 7 months and no follow up with the first surgon but did with the second one.
all ive got is a frame to walk with no crutches i got a toilet seat from some one at the hospital i also was told to buy a recliner chair i bought a grabber myself i never saw a kitchen only my own lol
it would be nice to get some help from you if you could reply back and point me in the right direction were i need to go to get some help i thought it was good of them to lend me the walker im from up north just wanded if every place is different from town to town.
christine xxx
eileen64__UK christine98681
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I'm in the North East and went to Hexham General for both THR's
I dont think all hospitals are the same.
As far as I know most of them have you back for a 6 week check up.
Then they have you back some months later but I cant exactly remember
After that if its only oA you never see them again or thats what I found
Our hospital sends you home with either crutches or sticks and I thought that was normal.
Ring your hospital......ask for the Occupational Therapist {most places you can refer yourself to an OT}
Make an appointment and see her. They are usually very good at supplying you with things.....either temporarily or permanently.
Things like my grabber was temporary but after the 6 weeks was up and i sent the raised toilet seat back I asked if i could keep the grabber and they said yes.
Hubby then found one in a car boot sale so I have one upstairs and one downstairs. LOL
Wherabouts are you in the North.?
pm me if you want any more info....cant put links on here
love
Eileen
christine98681 eileen64__UK
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can i ask you which hospital was you in if you don't mind me asking and dose this apply to every hospital ive had 2 hip replacements in the last 7 months and no follow up with the first surgon but did with the second one.
all ive got is a frame to walk with no crutches i got a toilet seat from some one at the hospital i also was told to buy a recliner chair i bought a grabber myself i never saw a kitchen only my own lol
it would be nice to get some help from you if you could reply back and point me in the right direction were i need to go to get some help i thought it was good of them to lend me the walker im from up north just wanded if every place is different from town to town.
christine xxx
eileen64__UK christine98681
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Just got 2 posts from you....one 2 mins ago and one 23 mins ago.....both identical LOL
Love
Eileen
christine98681 Jayive
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sorry i have posted my my reply in the wrong place so tryed again to re post it to eileen but it won't let me so hope eileen notices it just realised please ignore it
thank you
christine xxx
mary_ann44070 eileen64__UK
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ros007 mary_ann44070
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After hip replacement you have to learn NOT to do things which your hip might let you do - like bending down. They tell me that when I have my TKR in a couple of weeks I can do anything I can persuade the knee to do. But they also tell me that both of them need a steady rehab where you listen to your body and don't overdo it too soon.
Good luck.
martin98264 mary_ann44070
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annette15401 martin98264
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how are you getting on walking can you walk without help yet any limp?
martin98264 annette15401
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