Hi
I am 5 years out from bilat Gross Biomet with groin, buttock pain and stiff hip joints. I used to skate 10 miles every day after work now I'm looking forward to bilat THR. I think there is not enough info on what to expect 5-10 years out from this surgery. Especially for women.........
The doc thinks I have metal ion built up with possible pseudo tumor development and needs to remove all the metal even the acetabular surface. I'm so depressed and angry
K
Quote from: kristiiirn on October 30, 2009, 09:06:34 PM
Hi
I am 5 years out from bilat Gross Biomet with groin, buttock pain and stiff hip joints. I used to skate 10 miles every day after work now I'm looking forward to bilat THR. I think there is not enough info on what to expect 5-10 years out from this surgery. Especially for women.........
The doc thinks I have metal ion built up with possible pseudo tumor development and needs to remove all the metal even the acetabular surface. I'm so depressed and angry
K
Aaahh man so sorry to hear that. Please keep us posted and good luck to you.
Hi
I am really sorry to hear about your pain and high metal ion level. Did Dr. Gross do a blood test to determine your metal ion level? If you do have pseudo turmors and high metal ions, it definitely would be better to have a revision according to all the surgeons I have learned from. It is a problem and starting to show up more now that we have many more people with resurfacing. I still don't think it is or will be a major problem, but some people are being affected.
I can understand that you are upset. I know any of us would be. I am sorry that you will have to go thru surgery again so soon since your resurfacing.
Please keep in touch. We will all keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I know that won't keep you from having a revision, but we do understand your dissapointment.
Pat