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    HIP Replacement problems- psoas tendon

    Jeff, I am no athlete, however, immediately after my hip replacement (March 08) I started having spasms and lingering pain in the psoas area. I tried telling the surgeon about it in August 08 to no avail. Finally, during my anniversary visit, I got someone to listen. They sent me to a...
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    I'm scared ....

    Thanks SO much, Josephine! I REALLY appreciate your experience and willingness to lend any support you can. It does make a huge difference to know there are people out there who understand. I was thinking last night about the gentleman in Russia who says that the healthcare system here in...
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    I'm scared ....

    Bunnymobile, I, too, am scared. I finally set up a date for surgery on my left hip yesterday and have mentally backed out of it at least five times today! I am not in constant pain and the pain that I do have is more moderate than severe; however, I'm quite limited in what I can do and...
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    Hip surgery after slipped epiphysis

    Thanks so much, Josephine!!! This response made me weep with relief! I was convincing myself that I had done irreparable damage by leaving the hardware in place. I didn't want to hear that I'd made, yet another, "bone-headed" decision (pun intended). Thank you so much for your support...
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    Hip surgery after slipped epiphysis

    Hello! I'm new to this forum and have appreciated reading through the posts. I'm 46 and my left hip is about ready to go. I had a slipped epiphysis when I was around 11 and they didn't catch it for months, as my doctor convinced my mother that my limp was only to gain attention. They ended...

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