I had My hip broken in a car accident in 1977, I had six surgeries to try and repair my hip over the years before I had a full hip replacement at age 31. I had porcelain on plastic.... I work as a bartender, I have starded to have pain again steady now for about 3 months, is this normal? So far I havnt found anything to ease the pain......Do you think it would alrealy be time to have another hip replacement?? Do you have any ideas for pain relief suggestions? I have tried Ibuprofen, this doesnt seem to be working at all for me!!! Any suggestions for me????/ Thanks Ali
2006-12-01 18:33:17 · 7 answers · asked by Peter M 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
hi there, most hip replacements that are given to younger patients aren't really that sturdy because it easier for you to get a second one later. Sounds like your current hip replacement has lived its lifespan (im not sure how long you've had it tho?), you might wanna got to your doctor so he can verify this with xrays. For the pain, nsaids are pretty good (cox-1 and 2 inhibitors). Indomethican is a good one ;). GOOD LUCK
2006-12-01 19:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by tulip 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Correction - you have a ceramic on poly bearing.
While total hips can last a long time in older people (the failure rate is estimated to average around 1% per year which means, for example, that in year 10, we could expect 10% of total hips to fail, statistically speaking). This also means that in year 10, 90% of implants could be expected to still be functioning properly. Unfortunately, young males can be exceptionally hard on their hip implants because they tend to be more active and beat up their hips.
Regardless of how long you've had this hip, your pain really does deserve efforts to find out why you are having this discomfort for such a prolonged period and this effort must include a visit to your ortho surgeon to find out. You asked if this was normal and the answer is a resounding "NO". There are several possibilities here; the most serious include a shattered ceramic, a fracture, infection, or loosening of the prosthesis. All of these possibilities demand immediate medical attention.
2006-12-03 09:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Complications of hip replacements include loosening of components and infection. If you get pain only on certain movements, chances are your hip is starting to loosen. If the pain is there even at rest, most probably the hip is infected. These are the things you should discuss with your orthopedic surgeon. Be careful with the Ibuprofen-they can be harmful to your gastrointestinal system. Try Cox inhibitors-they give less stomach upset but do not take them without doctor's advise.
2006-12-02 05:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Older hip replacements had a relatively short life compared to the artificial hips of today. Modern artificial hips can be expected to last at least 20 years now.
It sounds like yours has reached the end of its life and you are due a new hip replacement that should last you at least into your 60's.
2006-12-02 19:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by jeremiah g 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're right on schedule. Artifical implants in the body tend to only last ten years. You're probably due for a replacement.
2006-12-02 02:42:00 · answer #5 · answered by Lex 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to go back to the surgeon, or find a new one...
2006-12-02 02:38:45 · answer #6 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they wear out in about ten years, so yes its time.
2006-12-02 02:35:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋