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!

Wolfgang · 03-07-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RHNewfie

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

I got both and cant imagine it any other way.

TBone · 03-07-2011, 06:00 PM

Your a better man than I, I want the good stuff and don't want to hear anything like...oops Doctor you knicked an artery.

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TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Finally Getting a New Hip! Your a better man than I, I want the good stuff and don't want to hear anything like...oops Doctor you knicked an artery.