Day 15: Follow up today. Unfortunately my OS was not able to be at today’s appointment. Had X-rays and met with the PA. He looked at my incision, asked a few questions, and showed me the images. I forgot my phone so I didn’t get to snap a photo of my new femoral post which I wanted to share on this post. It was interesting to see it and compare it to my earlier one. It is a Stryker Restoration Modular stem (20 mm x 115 mm). Proximal body size 21 mm, +10. Size 36 ceramic head ball, +7.5 . Also, in the copy of the hospital’s operating report, What I feel is the important quote is “ the stem was not grossly loose, but there was an abundant amount of scar tissue around the proximal portion, consistent with minimal bony in growth on the proximal body. “. My next appointment is in 4 weeks.
I cancelled outpatient PT and will continue to do the at home program developed with my home PT. Walking, resting and icing. I’m happy with my surgery, my recovery, and the results so far. I’m thankful for this site, the feedback and information that has greatly contributed to what I believe will be a much better outcome than my first experience.