Comments on: Hip Replacement Surgery

By: PAZZ

PAZZ — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:23:01 +0000

I am 52 yrs old. I was very active until about 2 years ago. I used to walk 4 miles a day, I was also a runway model. I have been told by my chiropractor that my left hip is almost bone-on-on bone and my right hip is not far behind. I have been doing some research on the birmingham hip resurfacing vs. total hip replacement. I want to get back to my active life and want to make the best decision. Is there anyone out there who has had the birmingham hip resurfacing and/or someone with advice.

By: Clifford

Clifford — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:12:41 +0000

I live in South Carolina I had what is called bipolar hip replacement. It is the 1 that should give more range of motion. They did not remove the cartlidge in the socket and put the cup in. I had my last one done on Jan. 21 and I am still having problems with it. However the first 1 was done dec. 3rd and I am pleased with it still have a limp in both legs but the 1 from the 3rd was a GOD send for me. I was told that I would never be able to cross my legs but I can with the right side but still have trouble getting to either of them for the grooming part. If it is possible go with the bipolar replacement and hope for the best don’t by any means let it go to long before getting it done like I did. Now I have nerve damage in the left side. I wish your husband well in this operation. In six weeks I had no pain in the right but because of the long period of time I went to have them done the nerve damage in the left side will be with me for the rest of my life and is very uncomfrontable. I wish the both of you the best of luck and will pray for all that has to go through it. Most I talk to about it is all very pleased with this joint replacement and so am I at least I can walk now when I was pertty much confined to the bed berore. Still on a can though.

By: tammy

tammy — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:19:11 +0000

can you tell me what kind of hip replcmnt you chose? what state do you live in? my husband needs hip replacement and i have alot to know

By: christine

christine — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:09:23 +0000

to marty, u are only as old as u feel and having a good frame of mind is important for recovery. i believe to a certain point you can will your body to heal. the mind has more power than we think. good luck to you. i will keep u in my thoughts.

By: christine

christine — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:03:20 +0000

I am 26 and have avascular necrosis in my left hip and am debating hip resurfacing vs. hip replacement. i have had a dr tell me to avoid metal on metal replacement because i am a woman of childbearing ages. i have one child and would like one or two more. the metal on metal surgeries seem to be more durable and bear the weight better. has anyone else heard this i cant find it online. any advice or resources????? i want to make the best choice because i am looking at more than one surgery over a lifetime and want to retain as much of my bone for as long as possible.

By: Clifford

Clifford — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:41:25 +0000

In april of 09 I started having sever pain in my lt hip and all down the back of the Lt leg I was first told that I had siatica. One month to month and half it was in the Rt hip and down the thigh to the knee. My family doctor was treating me with insaids and lortab for the siacatica but it was kind of clear to me that it was not any problems with the siatic nerve since it was now in both hips. I was then sent to the oropideic doctors and explained what i thought. I was told by him that it was coming from my back then of corse here comes the MRI then spinal injections. 4000 dollars still no relife. Then in nov of 09 they finely listened to me and X-Rayed the hips. AVN and I was told both hips was badly needed to be replaced. In dec I had the uncemented THR on the Rt hip. Every thing went like clock work. In jan 2010 I had the Lt side done. Clock work this one was not. I am experinceing terrible joint pain and poping feeling on the outside area of the hip which sends pain all the way down the outside of the leg awful pain in the thigh as well as the knee. Both of the hips was the same surgery but the Lt seems to be worse off than before the surgery. Now I am starting to have bad pain in the Rt hip joint. Doctor says every thing looks great but I know something is wrong. I fell he thinks that all I am trying to do is work him for pain meds and has no kind of compasion for me and waht kind of pain I am in. I had no choice on getting these surgeries and was very forunate that I was able tohave them done under indgent care for I have no insurance I have not been able to work since feb of 07 due to a shoulder reconstruction and by the time I was able to get it done at the end of 08 I started having the hip problems. I want to get another opion but have no means of payment for it. So I am just stuck with the doctor I have. Don’t get me wrong I am greatful for what he has done for me but like I said I think he feels all I want is dope but all I want is to at least be able to wlak around in the house. I do not drink or use any drugs others than what is perscribed to me. I hope my family doctor will help me with meds for the pain because he lets me pay patments. I problley need pain managment from 1 that is qulified in that field. I hope that my sergon will relize something is really wrong and fix it so that I will no longer have to be on the pain meds just sick of being on them. Has anyone else went through the problems I am having with the poping and constant pain that I am experinceing. If so please let me know what you have found out about what my be wrong so that I may be able to approach my doctor with a cause for this and hpefully get it fixed finnaly. Please help me out with this matter I am tired of living in constant pain

By: Suzy Britz

Suzy Britz — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:00:35 +0000

I had a dual hip replacement on 2/2/2010 I was up the day after surgery. I walked to the nurses station and took a shower with no iv or tubes attached on day 3 after surgery. My doctor was awesome I could not have asked for my replacement to have gone any better. I am in much less pain 1 week post op than I was pre op

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:26:00 +0000

I had HR Aug 08. I woke up with no pain and had no pain in the hospital for 4 days. When I went home I was able to keep it under control. I had a spinal block for surgery. I took Vicodin at home. Watch out. That can be hard to get off.

By: marty

marty — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:04:31 +0000

im supposed to be going in for my hip surgery,in feb.but after reading all these comments,im totally scared to death.please ,help me,i dont know if im doing the right thing.im 74 and being elderly worries me to.

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:35:08 +0000

Hi Everyone,
If you are experiencing problems with a recent hip replacement or have had a revision hip replacement surgery there may be a possibility that a defect or failure in your prosthetic hip replacement could be the cause.
Three years ago I had replacement surgery on both hips 6 weeks apart.In my case the fixation surface of the replacement cup used in the hip socket prevented the cup from fully seating. The failed implant became loose and caused pain. There also could be squeaking noises and popping with thr possibility of future shattering of the component or bone fractures.
After seeing my surgeon with my complaints I was told that “the X-rays verify that the surgery was successful and do not show evidence of any complications.” I was not informed of the recall. All surgeons who used the recalled implant were notified by the manufacturer and were to notify all patients of the recalled implant. The pain worsened. I sought a second opinion.This surgeon was very honest and straight foreward with me. He reviewed X-rays with me and informed me of the problem. My only choice was to have the revision surgery done. While reviewing my previous surgery report and implant documentation he became aware that my implant was recalled and defective.He informed me.This surgeon is one to be admired and a fine example of the title ” Doctor.”
It now has been 1 month since my revision surgery. I am recovering well and am so glad that I will no longer have the pain in the left hip.I now question the longevity of my hip implant on the right side since it also is a recalled implant.
This was a very unfortunate experience for me. Hopefully I can inform others to make them aware of the possibility of failed implants.I would like for anyone who is aware of other web sites in regard to hip replacement recepients to reply and inform me of these sites. Would also like to hear from anyone who has received a recalled replacement.
My advice to everyone is to contact the Hospital,get a Release of Medical information. You then are legally entitled to your medical records.You then can obtain your Operative Report and Device Record which will have all the detailed information you will need. Then research the Manufacturer and type of implant to find out if your device was recalled. If so you then should be entitled to compensation from the Manufacturer.
P.S. This isn’t a perfect world. Yes,I had an unfortunate experience. Yet we are so fortunate to be able to take advantage of Modern Medicine and Technology. If I had to do it all over again I would not hesitate to have Implant Surgery.My decision to have hip replacement surgery has restored my life.