2006-09-23 01:10:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It's the name given to the procedure for removing a hip joint.
2006-09-23 01:22:50 · update #1
It's the name given to the procedure for removing a hip joint.
It is very painful at times. I want to find out if anyone else has it and how they cope.
2006-09-23 07:44:37 · update #2
Hip replacement did not work. Hip was removed.
2006-09-23 19:37:55 · update #3
Resection arthroplasty -Girdlestone
In patients with repeated failed revision operations of the total hip prosthesis the skeleton around the hip joints gets thinner. Eventually, there is not enough bone stock left to which the surgeon might attach the total joint prosthesis.
In these patients the surgeon is forced to stop further surgery and to let the patients live without a hip joint.
Yes, it is possible to live without a hip joint, but it is difficult. This condition has a name: Girdlestone’s plastic.
I have not had one. It may help you if you can participate in a forum where this topic is discussed. Here is one as an example:
http://www.dlf.org.uk/forum/?room=archive
There's a search box in the upper right. Type girdlestone. I see that there are several posts on the subject and maybe you can find support here.
2006-09-26 13:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, had hip replacement..most people have relief from previous problems..I found out mine was 3/8 inch too long but only found that out from xray. Doc put leather lift in shoe with relief. Go back to orthopedist.
2006-09-23 18:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by atheleticman_fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is a Girdlestone?
It sounds painful!
2006-09-23 01:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by tfd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about water pump?
or perhaps water fountain?
2006-09-23 01:14:04 · answer #4 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope I don't, sounds nasty??
2006-09-23 01:13:17 · answer #5 · answered by keriandjelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋