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  1. Annie M

    THR Dislocation mid flight

    I have my date for my hip revision surgery.......27th June and it seems I have hypermobility syndrome as they found my knees to straighten beyond normal range. My GP has referred to a rheumatologist to confirm a diagnosis of EDS (Elhers Danlos Syndrome) all I have read point to this though. Has...
  2. Annie M

    THR Dislocation mid flight

    It is now official! I have been listed for left hip revision surgery and hopefully get a date around the end of May
  3. Annie M

    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Thanks Layla and I am just relieved that something is going to be done as don't think I could physically mentally or emotionally cope with anothet dislocation
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    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Update on the examination under anaesthetic today He started by saying I have very flexible joints! Looks like I am heading for revision surgery as the hip starts to come out of the socket backwards at just slight internal rotation and there is also evidence of some movement of the stem...
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    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Thanks everyone and I will update after Weds. Run of bad luck continuing as hubby needs a coronary stent and we should be in Goa now but cancelled due to both of us. Insurance will only refund the deposit as they said I had not told them the results of the tests We are now claiming due to...
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    THR Dislocation mid flight

    OK thank you anyway and see what happens on Weds
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    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Thanks Josephine and hope you are feeling better.....I agree he is being very thorough. It is Wrightington hospital so can't get much more specialist than that! He did say I wouldn't be waiting long so fingers crossed x
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    THR Dislocation mid flight

    @Josephine any thoughts please?
  9. Annie M

    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Any comments/advice......anyone had this done or heard of it?
  10. Annie M

    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Another update as just back from seeing consultant for results of isotope bone scan. Again does not seem to show any problems with the implant but still have this collection of fluid (seroma) behind the hip. Muscle damage also evident but unsure whether that was post dislocation or there before...
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    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Me again with another question. I have done my regular pilates class this am (very carefully I may add) Another class member had a THR a year ago (posterior approach like me) as she is concerned about what happened to me so she spoke to her surgeon regarding swimming For the last 4 - 5 years I...
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    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Thanks again and yes the massage has helped in releasing the gluteals. A bit painful for a day or so but I have been sat on my wheat bag! Did my usual pilates class this am (with sone adjustments) and should get my wrist splint cut down tomorrow so I can start using my wrist and get hand physio...
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    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Thank you so much and as said my journey isn't over....I think it may just be beginning! I just feel like I am sitting on a time bomb (literally) I saw my lovely GP yesterday and I am increasing my amytryptyline a bit at night for thd neuropathic pain and for my mood as understandably I have...
  14. Annie M

    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Another update! Hospital letter came today.... Quote "Recent CT and MRI scans show no obvious abnormalities with the implants, however they report to show some atrophy of her short external rotators. The review of the MRI scans on the MARS MRI survey shows that there is some oedema around the...
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    THR Dislocation mid flight

    Thank you Josephine. You are obviously very knowledgeable and thank you for your opinions. I am having a radioactive isotope bone scan on March 2nd and will see the consultant again on 8th March so more waiting I am afraid. I am continuing with my hip strengthening regime in agreement with...
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