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Revision THR Choose the right surgeon!
Ok, so I had my MRI the other day and I have attached the report (hope this is allowed. I obviously did not copy and paste the Dr name or my info). Is there anyone here with medical knowledge that can help me understand the report? I of course have googled some things, and it's depressing...- Hippo5000
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision THR Choose the right surgeon!
Just popping in with an update.... I am now over 7 months post op revision, and still in rough shape. :( My surgeon had said I would be on "crutches for 4 weeks and off you go". I have pain (some days very severe) in my hip, groin and thigh. I walk with a very definitive limp, and now my...- Hippo5000
- Post #13
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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THR One year anniversary THR
Sounds like you are doing great!! Can you share who your surgeon was at HSS? Also, your incision is only 4" with a posterior approach?- Hippo5000
- Post #43
- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision THR Choose the right surgeon!
I have come to the conclusion that I chose the right hospital, but wrong surgeon! I did my research like crazy prior to THR in 2016. I chose HSS due to the "hype" about being the best. This hospital was not the most convenient for me, but I wanted to "get back in the game" as they heavily...- Hippo5000
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision THR Choose the right surgeon!
Thank you! Yes, sorry, last dislocation was Jan 2022. Revision surgery 2/8/22. Left hip.- Hippo5000
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- Forum: Hip Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision THR Choose the right surgeon!
Hi All, I had a total hip replacement 2016, posterior method. All was fine, except for the fact that my scar was truly indented...almost like a hole, but my surgeon said all was ok. Sept 2020, I slipped and fell in bedroom, which dislocated my hip. Not a traumatic fall at all, but dislocation...- Hippo5000
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