Finally Getting a New Hip!

RHNewfie · 03-07-2011, 12:13 PM

You had to mention infection now didn't you! I know the instances are rare but here you are! I am having a custom built modular hip because I have hardware that needs to be removed that will leave holes in my femur, hence I have to have the full length incisions so not sure how muscle sparing that will be! I know the importance (and annoyance) of physio but will make sure I keep it up!!

Thanks for all the input folks, I really appreciate it!

Oh, and it is looking like I can get an epidural instead of having to go under general anesthetic!

03-07-2011, 12:13 PM	#18
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Finally Getting a New Hip! You had to mention infection now didn't you! I know the instances are rare but here you are! I am having a custom built modular hip because I have hardware that needs to be removed that will leave holes in my femur, hence I have to have the full length incisions so not sure how muscle sparing that will be! I know the importance (and annoyance) of physio but will make sure I keep it up!! Thanks for all the input folks, I really appreciate it! Oh, and it is looking like I can get an epidural instead of having to go under general anesthetic! __________________ σπένδομαι