Comments on: Hip Replacement Surgery

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 20 May 2011 03:53:52 +0000

Pls tell me how ur doing now in may 2011?

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 20 May 2011 03:42:59 +0000

I’m scared cause I’m so overweight trying to lose but eating well my severe pain has lasted almost a year went to chiro nag physical therapy but the pain is bad so I’m resetting surgery on june14,2011 not lost weight but don’t know what else to do?

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 20 May 2011 03:16:10 +0000

I’m in the same situation pls tell me how u did sincerely

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:38:58 +0000

In September 2009 I had THR of my right side, and almost immediately after the surgery I was feeling the prosethic pop and slide, but no major pain. Recent Xrays show no problem, but CT SCAN shows some raised areas. I then had THR of my left side May 2010. My first hip has been recalled, and I have had a recent blood test where my Chromium levels in my blood are 12.9. mcg/L Normal levels are less than or equal to 1.4 mcg/L. My Cobalt levels in my blood are 53.4 mcg/L. Normal levels are equal to or less than 1.8 mcg/L. When my Orthopedic Surgeon saw the results, he stated my Cobalt levels were a little high, but that was probably due to having both hips replaced with Chromium and Cobalt prosthetics. He also stated that the levels peak at some point and then regulate in the body to somewhat normal levels, and that my levels will probably eventually get significantly lower. My newest hip replacement, left leg, still is swollen and has pain daily. It is not diabilitating pain, but noticeable pain nonetheless. Also the local area where the incision was made is still scabby and dry. I have also reverted back to a cane as long distance activity or walking is painful. Long stints on my feet also can bring about intense pain. My right hip replacement has made my big toe numb since the surgery, and my left hip surgery seems to have created a situation where after prolonged activity, my left foot swells tremedously. I have had cellulitus previous to the surgery with no swelling on my left lower leg, so I am not sure if that event is causing the swelling. Does this situation sound familiar to anyone, and has anyone had revision surgery based on high Cobalt and Chromium levels, where metallosis was found? Appreciate feedback.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:08:13 +0000

I’m 35 i had a total hip replacement on March 31st so im way passed the 12 week period..i wanna know if i still have to be safe with the stretching? i tryed to straddle a chair the other just to see if i could and couldnt…is it ok to practice or will my hip never be able to handle me spreading my legs that far????????? because honestly that will really suck lol….HELP PLEASE!! TY

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:21:29 +0000

I’m now 10 months post op. I had my right hip done and its pretty good now. I went through periods of pain but I found that going back to doing my exercises really helped. I still get some pain at night when I sleep on the operated side but its more sore than something I need to take pain killers for.
The difference this has made to my life has just been fantastic. Without the op I would be looking at life in a wheelchair with it I’m 95%back to normal life.
Hope my knee replacement goes as smoothly.
good luck to you all

By: Alice

Alice — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:07:40 +0000

I was told today that I would need hip replacement surgery due to osteoarthrits in my left hip. I have had pain to one degree or another for 15 years. Who is an excellent surgeon for this issue in the SLC, Ogden Utah area?

By: roseann tibbott

roseann tibbott — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:06:20 +0000

I had THR july 2009…caused permanent foot drop..anyone else experiencing peroneal nerve damage due to hip replacement?

By: jeff kiffer

jeff kiffer — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:01:29 +0000

did u have it yet

By: jeff kiffer

jeff kiffer — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:54:48 +0000

it sounds risky my father just passed away from complications from 2nd hip replacement . meds shut intesttants down and kidnys down. he was 74