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    Seeking information on revision surgery

    I had a LTHR just over 6 months ago and it couldn't have worked out better. I have better function than I ever have had in my life and no pain. My implant is ceramic on ceramic, short stem and cementless. I have been told it should last a long time and that even though I am in my 40s I am...
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    THR Risk of moving femoral stem

    Due to avascular necrosis my femoral head was squashed flat causing my left leg to be 2.5 cm (1 inch) shorter than my right. 3 months ago I underwent THR on my left leg. The surgeon was able to lengthen the operated leg and my PT has confirmed that my legs are now the same length. The only...
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    THR Risk of moving femoral stem

    I was considering asking the GP for antibiotics just in case, but realize that there are risks with doing this also. I have been carefully flossing today and think there is a reduction in bleeding already. I found some mouth wash with Hydrogen Peroxide, which I read is good.
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    THR Risk of moving femoral stem

    Hi All, I am 3 months post total hip replacement and everything is going great. I couldn't be happier about how things have progressed over the last few weeks with one exception. For the years leading up to my referral for THR I was perhaps not taking care of myself all that well and had...
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    THR Risk of moving femoral stem

    Hi Bone Smart Forum, I have been reading the posts in here for sometime but had been getting an error when trying to create new posts. This is only the second time I have successfully been able to create a post. The threads in this forum have provided me with invaluable information over the...
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    THR Risk of moving femoral stem

    Hi All, I am 18 days post posterior THR left leg. I had a ceramic on ceramic implant, cementless with a single screw in the cup. 36mm implant. I have only just found this forum and it is fantastic. I was released from hospital on day three with the advice that I could full load bear on the...
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