Seattle1522
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- Joined
- Dec 7, 2021
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- 66
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@Skydove - I reread your posts from the beginning for context. I also googled “trochanter fracture and hip replacement” - and learned you are not the only one to experience this complication (which apparently can happen years after surgery, not just so soon as in your case!). So you are definitely not alone.
I ask myself what I would do in your situation, understanding the geographical challenges as well as other comments you have shared about your surgeon. Everyone is different and I know very little (apart from what you’ve reported) about health care where you are. So I don’t really know what I would do…just what I think I might want to do, especially while confined to bedrest for a few weeks: (1) learn as much as I could about this kind of fracture; (2) learn as much as possible about any other surgeons experienced with this complication (perhaps more experienced with it than your current OS; and (3) see if I might schedule a consultation with such a person remotely (by phone or e-Visit) to see what they suggest. What I hope you can find: a caring person who is not only an expert in this area but compassionate as well! Sending strength and caring thoughts. Keep us all posted!
I ask myself what I would do in your situation, understanding the geographical challenges as well as other comments you have shared about your surgeon. Everyone is different and I know very little (apart from what you’ve reported) about health care where you are. So I don’t really know what I would do…just what I think I might want to do, especially while confined to bedrest for a few weeks: (1) learn as much as I could about this kind of fracture; (2) learn as much as possible about any other surgeons experienced with this complication (perhaps more experienced with it than your current OS; and (3) see if I might schedule a consultation with such a person remotely (by phone or e-Visit) to see what they suggest. What I hope you can find: a caring person who is not only an expert in this area but compassionate as well! Sending strength and caring thoughts. Keep us all posted!