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Do Steroid Injections in the Hip Before Hip Joint Replacement Cause Infection? 3 weeks 6 days ago 122
Bone Loss: Major Obstacle to Hip Replacement Revision 7 weeks 6 days ago 202
Osteoarthritis: It's in the Genes 8 weeks 5 days ago 173
Total Hip Replacement: Needed But Not Always Possible 8 weeks 5 days ago 210
Big Question: Do Cemented Implants Hold Up Better Than Cementless? 13 weeks 6 days ago 191
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there any connection between leukemia and metal implants used for joint replacement? I know it sounds like a long shot but my father was just diagnosed with leukemia. His blood work has shown elevated levels of chromium in the past. The doctor always thought this was from his metal hip joint replacement but didn't think it was a problem. Could there be a link? 0 sec ago 1,204
My doctor wants to delay hip replacement surgery for me as long as possible. I understand her thinking. I'm just not sure my hurting hip agrees. She has suggested trying a steroid injection (maybe up to three) first. I feel like I'm spinning the dial on this one. What do you suggest? 3 weeks 5 days ago 34
Before having a hip replacement for my left leg two years ago, I had a series of steroid injections that really helped. In fact, I think those injections made it possible to put off having the surgery for a good year or more. Now that I'm starting to have the same problems on the right side, my doctor is balking at doing the injections. Something about the risk of joint infection. I really want the injections. How do I convince him otherwise? 3 weeks 5 days ago 32
Mother is having so much trouble with her total hip replacement she is actually considering having the operation done over again! Tell me what we should know before heading into this kind of major surgery. 7 weeks 5 days ago 87
I have a particularly difficult problem. Two years ago, I had surgery and pelvic radiation for both ovarian and uterine cancer. I've survived all of that treatment only to end up with severe bone damage to my right hip (which already has a hip replacement). The orthopedic surgeon is considering my case because it's so complicated. Maybe I should know more about what there is to 'consider' (worry?) about. What can you tell me? 7 weeks 5 days ago 94

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