Revision THR Hippielife's story

[Izabel]

Hello @Hippielife. I have just read your story and what a journey you have been on and come through with such an unwavering attitude. It is a blessing that you have encourage those of us still on the journey. I am hoping mine will come to the finishing line soon, although I have some fear and trepidation as one never knows how the outcome will be.

On another matter, I loved my hippy life (no drugs for me) but long hair with flowers and beautiful music, all of which I still embrace. Those were the days my friend ... Mary Hopkins (and I have been mistaken for her ...).

I trust you continue to do well and enjoy life ... at a little more relaxed pace.

 

[Hippielife]

Hello Izabel..Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. It means a lot for all of us to be a positive empowering reinforcement for each other. Especially during the early weeks and months of rehab. Many have shared their experiences and advice and from the many helpful experienced mods on this forum has given more to so many than words can express. Reading your experience was not easy to see what stages of the healing journey your have shared brings new understanding to the spirit and strength you have endured. Sending healing angels for comfort and peace to a complete recovery soon.

 

[Bone-obo]

You are officially the Nicest Person Here Today, and I love your attitude, you little sunbeam! Keep on posting - you brighten up the place something fierce!

 

[Autumn01]

@Hippielife do you know if ultrasound treatment for infections is being researched for use anywhere in US?

i have read of ultrasound now being explored for amazing focused interventions including infections and would possibly be available?

surgery might not be the only way out of this maze especially if surgery exposes one to more bacteria resistant to antibiotics.

You can check the technique out at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation.

 

[Hippielife]

@Hippielife do you know if ultrasound treatment for infections is being researched for use anywhere in US?

i have read of ultrasound now being explored for amazing focused interventions including infections and would possibly be available?

surgery might not be the only way out of this maze especially if surgery exposes one to more bacteria resistant to antibiotics.

You can check the technique out at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation.

Ultrasound would be an amazing treatment. I did not know it could neutralize infection in the body.
Would be happy to read up on studies thru any links you could pass on.
Sounds very promising.

 

[djklaugh]

@Autumn01 Please read the article again. The focus of this particular proposed study is to " The use of focused ultrasound to delay the timing of the primary joint replacement may eliminate the need for a revision surgery" and NOT to treat infections.

As I read this it means they are looking to see if ultrasound can delay a person needing a hip replacement ... delaying the possible need for a revision later not necessarily because of an infection but because the implant might wear out. Also this particular study is not yet recruiting patients for the trial which might mean they are still seeking funding for the research) . And since it is experimental such treatment is NOT covered by insurance.

 

[Hippielife]

@djklaugh
thank you for moving this post.

Very true. What you posted, ultrasound does not treat infections but to possibly recognize unusual soft tissue irregularities.

 

[Jamie]

There is a 2017 study that looked at the use of ultrasound to help with biofilm bacteria that can cause infections related to joint replacements. It was quite interesting and something I was not familiar with.

A Review of the Combination Therapy of Low Frequency Ultrasound with Antibiotics - PMC

Single antimicrobial therapy has been unable to resist the global spread of bacterial resistance. Literatures of available in vitro and in vivo studies were reviewed and the results showed that low frequency ultrasound (LFU) has a promising ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

You can find other similar articles with a Google search. Use of ultrasound is still very much in the experimental stage. It might be possible to find clinical trials, but the opportunities to pursue this type of treatment for an infected joint will be very limited. At present, there are no trials available in the US.