THR Need advice...my implant was recalled

[HandyAndy]

@CricketHip , @copsham
Additionally, I have read that the Accolade 2 is a new blend of metals that is not supposed to cause fretting. I have also learned that while only specific lots of the Accolade TMZFs were recalled, some patients are having problems with fretting from necks outside of the recall. I am assuming that is why Stryker stopped producing the Accolade TMZF and switched to the Accolade 2 with it's new blend of metals. @Jaycey , my surgeon informed me that assuming I have no issues and I go the full life of my implant (15 - 20 yrs), my next replacement should not require removal of stem, but rather only the ball and cup. Is that typical? Also said that if neck trunnion was only slightly worn that they can resurface and install new ball & cup.

 

[copsham]

@HandyAndy , Objectively it is very interesting!! You mentioned the implant lasting 15-20 yrs but Josephine has said she has seen them last a lot longer even 25-35 yrs. Lets hope. So the bonus is for you that a replacement will be much easier. 15-20 yrs seems so long and then it creeps up on you. Keep posting it is interesting.

 

[HandyAndy]

@copsham , I sure hope I have the potential to get 25 - 35 yrs! That'd be awesome. I had my implant at the age of 44, so I am not looking forward to the next procedure (or two). I had read and heard comments that 25 - 35 yrs is possible, from other sources. But my surgeon gave me the 15 - 20 estimate. Perhaps because of my age, IDK? Yes, a future replacement, assuming trunnion wear is not bad, should not be too difficult. But a revision (due to faulty implant) would be very difficult. Surgeon said my stem would be a b*tch to remove and they would most likely have to break my femur. He said if that were the case I would most likely walk with a limp the rest of my life. Now, he only told me such things because I was really pressing him to tell me truthfully what I would be facing if he was wrong and my implant did in fact fail. He spoke with the utmost confidence that I do not, and will not, have any issues with it. I hope and pray he is correct. Anxious to get blood lab back next week.