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    THR Double Hip Replacement - Best Decision of My Life

    I suffered for several years being told that my inability to stand or walk (without the use of a walker) was being caused by 4 very bad lumbar discs. In fact, the spinal surgeon was contemplating doing fusion surgery. I then happened upon an orthopedic surgeon who told me that my problem was...
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    Misdiagnosed for years

    Yes -- way too common misdiagnosis. I was told for 6+ years that the reason I was barely able to walk (even with a walker + cane); had excruciating pain in my legs + lower back was primarily due to 4 very bad discs (that would require fusion surgery) + sciatica. I was getting back injections...
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    Scaredy cat

    I had my surgery in mid-April 2016 (double hip replacement) and feel absolutely awesome! I was not diagnosed until February of this year as needing hip replacements and must say that I was initially reluctant to get on the surgical schedule during that 1st appointment with the ortho surgeon. He...
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