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I've been refused treatment by two orthopedic surgeons. I need a new hip joint but they say I'm too overweight. I need to lose 100 pounds first. I've always been told I'm "big boned." Do they take that into account?4 years 1 week ago314
I've been seeing a physical therapist for hip pain from arthritis. How long before I can expect to see some improvement?3 years 12 weeks ago313
I've been surfing the web for solutions to my hip arthritis. At age 42, I'm not ready for a hip replacement. But what about this new hip resurfacing technique? I've never heard about it before. Is it safe? Does it work?1 year 46 weeks ago320
I've been taking Coumadin for the last two years for a blood-clotting problem I have. Well, now I have to have hip surgery. The surgeon and my regular doctor have worked out a whole schedule for when I should stop taking the Coumadin before the operation and then go back on it afterwards. My brother had the same thing exactly but his surgeon just did the operation without worrying about the risk of bleeding. Why the difference in policies?5 weeks 1 day ago92
I've been told repeatedly that I'm "too young" for a hip replacement. I'm 51-years old and can no longer enjoy the activities I once did for fun because of severe hip pain. Isn't what I'm missing out today important enough to warrant a hip replacement now?5 years 24 weeks ago335
I've been told that people in good health have a better chance of coming out of surgery without problems. I'm planning to have a total hip replacement. I think I'm in pretty good shape. What kinds of health problems should I be concerned about?4 years 1 week ago330
I've been training for a triathlon for three months now. All of a sudden, I've pulled up lame with groin pain. Can I safely work through the pain? If I keep training, how do I modify my workouts?3 weeks 2 days ago39
I've been trying to stretch the muscles along the front of my hip. I do this by lying down on the floor and lift my leg up. First I do it with the knee straight. Then I do it with the knee bent. Whenever I do either one of these exercises, my low back hurts. How can I change the stretch to keep from hurting my back while still getting my leg stretched?5 years 4 weeks ago339
I've been very lucky with my hip joint replacement. I've had it 15 years without a problem. Now it looks like the plastic liner inside the socket has worn thin and needs to be replaced. Should I just have the whole hip replaced at the same time?3 years 15 weeks ago355
I've got a little paralysis from nerve damage after a hip replacement six months ago. It doesn't seem to be getting better. What are my options now?3 years 44 weeks ago401
I've had a hip problem since birth called congenital hip dysplasia. The hip socket was not formed completely, and my hip slips in and out of the joint. This causes a lot of pain and affects my walking. My doctor is advising me to have the hip replaced, but I'm only 26 years old. If I have a hip replacement, should I not get pregnant?7 years 36 weeks ago1115
I've had constant hip and groin pain for the last six months. X-rays don't show anything. There hasn't been any trauma or injury that I know of. The doctor's not even sure where the pain is coming from. It could be my back, ovaries, hip, or even an undiagnosed hernia. What's the next step?3 years 15 weeks ago932
I've had one hip replaced about five years ago. It was cemented in place and seems to be holding up fine. Now I need the second hip replaced. My surgeon is suggesting an uncemented implant. Will it hold up as well as my cemented hip?3 years 6 weeks ago359
I've had osteoporosis for the past 10 years. I'm doing my exercises and taking my medications. I also need a hip replacement. Is it safe to try for it? I've heard brittle bones can break during that operation.3 years 48 weeks ago294
I've had two cousins, a brother, and a couple of friends in the last year alone who had to have their first hip replacement removed and replaced with a second one. The cost of this operation was unbelievable. What's happening to cause this problem?38 weeks 2 days ago143
I've had two hip replacements now. Both are made out of ceramic. The first one was done in the year 2000. I just got the second one last year. I've had no problems with the first hip. But the second one seems to grind and squeak whenever I bend my hip. The same surgeon did both hips. What could be causing this weird sound?1 year 5 weeks ago185
I've had two hip replacements on one side. The first one got an infection and had to be removed and replaced. The second one started sinking down into the bone. We had to start over again. I've lost a lot of bone with all these surgeries. What can they really do now?3 years 23 weeks ago348
I've had two total hip replacements. The first was a full incision and took me six months to get back on my feet and up to speed. The second one was three weeks ago with two tiny cuts. I'm already walking without a walker for up to 30 minutes. I still have a little trouble with stairs but that seems to be coming. Is a smaller incision really all that makes the difference?4 years 44 weeks ago331
I've heard if I want a good hip replacement that lasts, I should go to Sweden. Is there any truth to this idea?3 years 6 weeks ago408
I've heard it costs much less to have a hip replacement done in Canada compared to the United States. Is this true?4 years 47 weeks ago375
I've heard of arthroscopy done for shoulders and knees, but never for hips. Why is that?1 year 50 weeks ago245
I've heard that having a hip replacement with a metal implant can increase my chances for cancer. Is that really true?30 weeks 2 days ago177
I've heard that if you're going to have a joint replacement it's best to go to a hospital or center where they do a lot of these operations. How many is enough to be safe?4 years 35 weeks ago283
I've heard that it may not be possible to even get a hip or knee replacement in the year 2020. Why is that?30 weeks 1 day ago223
I've heard that my chances of getting hip arthritis are less if I live in the South. Is this true?7 years 37 weeks ago328
I've heard that only male athletes are being given the new hip joints where they resurface rather than replace the joint. Is this really true?1 year 13 weeks ago190
I've heard that the United States has the highest cost for surgeries like total hip or total knee replacements. Why is that?3 years 20 weeks ago308
I've heard the new smaller incisions for total hip replacement are getting mixed reviews. Some sources say it speeds up healing time. Others say it's not worth the risk in the long-run. What do surgeons say who are experienced in this method of joint replacement?4 years 31 weeks ago318
I've heard there are some new rules for treating hip arthritis. I have arthritis in my left hip from a bad fall off a horse years ago. I try to keep up with the latest in arthritis treatment. Is there anything in these rules that could help someone like me?30 weeks 2 days ago153
I've heard there's a new way to put a total hip joint in with only two small incisions. Can anyone getting a total hip have this type of operation?3 years 7 weeks ago328
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