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I had a total hip replacement last year. At the time, there was a fracture of the acetabular cup. It happened when the surgeon was inserting the cup into the socket. It healed fine but now I'm starting to wonder if that cup will last as long as it should. What happens 10 years down the road?3 years 7 weeks ago345
I had a total hip replacement last year. The first few days after the operation were very painful. I don't like using drugs. Is there any other way to control the pain?5 years 29 weeks ago318
I had a total hip replacement last year. The first few days after the operation were very painful. I don't like using drugs. Is there any other way to control the pain?5 years 32 weeks ago326
I had a total hip replacement six months ago that had to be revised. I was able to have sexual relations six weeks after my first operation. It's been six weeks now since the revision. Is it okay to try intercourse now?4 years 47 weeks ago402
I had a total hip replacement six weeks ago. The doctor warned me about avoiding certain positions to prevent dislocation. My husband is interested in resuming sexual relations, but I'm too worried about the hip coming out of the socket. How long should we wait before it's safe?4 years 47 weeks ago596
I had my hip fused because of a fracture that wouldn't heal. About six weeks after the operation, my back pain went away. I've had back pain for almost 10 years. Is there a connection here?5 years 41 weeks ago338
I had one of these new minimally invasive hip operations to get a new hip. Now I have constant numbness along the front of my thigh on that side. Will this ever go away?3 years 7 weeks ago451
I have a brand new ceramic hip replacement and it squeaks when I walk. What in the world causes this? Will it go away?2 years 6 weeks ago573
I have a deep pain in my groin that my doctor diagnosed as a hip problem - arthritis. I always thought if you had hip pain, it was on the outside?43 weeks 1 day ago358
I have a rare bone disease called osteopetrosis. I've had it all my life with only a few problems. Now I'm getting arthritis in my hips. Can I have a hip replacement with this problem?4 years 4 weeks ago315
I have a squeaking hip thanks to my new ceramic hip replacement. It doesn't hurt but it's very annoying. Can anything be done about this?2 years 6 weeks ago985
I have a very tender and painful point along the side of my hip. My doctor thinks I have hip bursitis but nothing showed up on the X-ray or MRI. Is there some other way to figure out what's going on?1 year 20 weeks ago286
I have an unusual situation. I'm only 23 years old, but because of severe hip dysplasia, I had to have a hip replacement. Because of my age, the ceramic-on-ceramic type implant was recommended. I'm nine months post-op and have two problems. First, the hip squeaks and clicks. Second, it also dislocates. I'm going to be seeking advice from several orthopedic surgeons in my area, but I wanted to also ask your group what to do.20 weeks 1 day ago184
I have been in a wheelchair for the last year due to a broken hip that won't heal. I have a special condition called osteopetrosis that is the problem. I'm only 47 years old and I don't want to be in a wheelchair the rest of my life. Are there any new treatment ideas for this problem?4 years 4 weeks ago385
I have been overweight all my life and now my hips are so bad with arthritis I need replacements. The doctor has told me to lose weight, but how much is enough?4 years 44 weeks ago435
I have diabetes and severe hip arthritis. I know there's a concern about infection if I have a hip joint replacement. But what happens if I get an infection? Can't I just take an antibiotic?3 years 23 weeks ago405
I have had a snapping hip for quite a while now. It doesn't bother me so I've never gotten it checked. Should I?2 years 29 weeks ago772
I have heard of range-of-motion exercises, but what are they? Do they make a joint stronger?1 year 48 weeks ago357
I have heard that it isn't good to have a hip replacement when you are too young. Why is that? You would think that a younger person is healthier for surgery.1 year 28 weeks ago305
I have hip osteoarthritis on the left side. I notice I can stand on that leg and balance much better than I can on the other side without arthritis. Does this make sense?5 years 32 weeks ago323
I have pretty bad hip arthritis. The doctor is going to do a hip replacement on the worst side first. The other side isn't really too good. How will I manage with one bum hip and the other one just operated on?3 years 44 weeks ago376
I have spent months and months being treated for a hip problem that was finally diagnosed correctly as a hip bursitis. Why was this so hard to figure out in the first place?49 weeks 2 days ago267
I hear a lot of statistics about the high cost of hip fractures in older adults. So many of my older friends have Medicare, Veterans' benefits, private insurance, or no insurance. How do they keep track of everyone?3 years 29 weeks ago301
I heard a report that older folks who break a hip on Sunday are more likely to die. Is there some religious significance to this?4 years 47 weeks ago349
I heard that most hip fractures are in women over 65. Can you explain why this happens?3 years 29 weeks ago312
I heard that shoulder replacements are rare compared to hip or knee replacements. Since I'm thinking of having a shoulder replacement operation, I'm wondering: how safe is this surgery?2 years 36 weeks ago308
I heard that total hip replacements dislocate easily. How often does this happen?4 years 13 weeks ago441
I heard the new mini-surgery for hip replacement takes less time and fewer days in the hospital. How much less?3 years 49 weeks ago339
I heard there is an alternative to replacing hips now. Is this true?1 year 28 weeks ago313
I helped care for my aunt about 10 years ago when she fell and broke her hip. Now I'm taking care of my mother for the same problem. Both times a physical therapist was involved. But I notice a big difference this time. Therapy for my aunt was in the hospital gym. She went through the program quickly. Mom is only getting range of motion and breathing exercises. Why the difference?1 year 40 weeks ago224
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