anyone had hip resurfaced?

suzster
suzster Member Posts: 1,328
edited 17. Sep 2010, 14:06 in Living with Arthritis archive
i had my hip resurfaced about 6 years ago and it has been mostly fine but in the last few days something horrible is happening!
it seems to be dislocating. i move it and i feel a big clunk and the pain is unbearable. i have to try to manipulate it then evenually theres another clunk and it feels better.
i'm waiting to see if i can get an appointment with the surgeon but he's at guys hospital which is a long way away from me, but it's no good going to our local hospital as they have no idea about hip resurfacing!
just wandered if anyone has been through this as i don't know anyone who has had the op so no one else to ask!!
ouch! from sue

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  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Suzter
    I haven`t had a resurface, but my THR did dislocate 2 weeks ago, and it is very painful. if you are struggling to get an appointment , I would go to A & E (I had no choice as had 2 ambulance crews). At least they can do X rays and see if something is wearing out and causing the movement.
    have you spoken to the secretary about your concerns?
    Hope you get sorted soon.
    NB
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue,

    I had a resurface-replacement on my right hip in May.

    That doesn't sound at all right and very painful and scary.

    I would definitely go to A&E or for an x-ray as they will be able to tell you what is happening. If it is dislocating they may be able to splint/brace it or whatever and contact your consultant at Guys on your behalf. I would really pester for the appointment at Guys - would your GP help? Have you got your crutches still? If so are you using them? I would follow hip restrictions too if you can.

    Please keep us updated, take care,

    SPeedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue

    have missed you :!:

    Not good that is it? :shock: Honestly I'd take the advioce and get looked at asap!

    Please be careful

    Love

    Toni xx
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sue, you have been having a rough time lately, but please don`t leave this any longer. By acting now, you may be able to prevent whatever is going on. On the other hand, you could find that it`s nothing too serious, and, therefore, have your mind put at rest.

    Let us know how you get on. Love to Ellie and Sarah..........Ange.x.
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Suzster

    That sounds worrying, not to say very painful! I agree, I think you need to be seen soon. Is there a local A & E where you could go? At least there you could have some x-rays done so you know what's happening.. (you could ask to take the x-rays with you for when you see the Orthopaed Surgoen).

    Take care

    Marion
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    spoke to guys who are trying very hard to get me seen at the next clinic, they hope next thursday, they told me to go to my local a ande to get it x rayed straight away just to check it's still ok and in the right place ect as if it isn't i need to go to guys straight away.
    my local a and e were not much help. they won't do an x ray unless i go in when it is actually dislocated, they said i'd have to see my gp and get them to refer me to x ray, which would take weeks at least, not good. so i'm going to call guys gain this morning and see if they can contact x ray in my local hospital and explain the situation, maybe that will work?
    thanks for all the advice and support, as always you lot are great!! even though i haven't been around as much.
    heres to everything feeling better soon.
    sue
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue, sounds a good plan - Guys or a GP should be able to ring x ray and arrange an immediate x ray if that is felt necessary - my GP has done this before for me when my hip was playing up - to check nothing sinister was going on.

    Why is life so complicated?

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    had an x ray done yesterday at my local hospital, they knew nothing about hip resurfacing but said it looked ok. i have a bit of bone 'floating' around by my hip but she didn't know if it was old or new!
    hopefully seeing my pecialist at guys next thursday so i should know a bit more then.
    i read on my hospital notes that the hip bone is thinning a bit so i guess thats why they are concerned that it may fracture, they didn't tell me that, they told me to be aware it could fracture but nothing about the bone situation, which annoyed me!
    but now i just have to wait until next week, they gave me a disc with the x rays on so i can take it to guys with me, so i had a sneaky look, it always amazes me looking at my metal hip!
    i was surprised i could look at it though as i thought the disc would be more secure, but hey!!
    sue
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue

    Sorry I am late to this (my eyes are not so good) but its s nice to see you and sending you a ((( ))) and a hope it all gets explained better next week. Don't forget to do a list as there must be a few questions you would like to know the answers to.

    Fingers crossed for next week and don't forget big pockets! :wink: Cris xx
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    skezier wrote:
    Hi Sue

    Sorry I am late to this (my eyes are not so good) but its s nice to see you and sending you a ((( ))) and a hope it all gets explained better next week. Don't forget to do a list as there must be a few questions you would like to know the answers to.

    Fingers crossed for next week and don't forget big pockets! :wink: Cris xx

    ok, help me out here, why big pockets?
    are you lot planning on coming with me? if so i might brave it and get in the lift that goes right to the top of guys hospital, i forget how many floors there are but it's lots! i've always wanted to just do it, but i worry in case i get caught or told off!!
    sue x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue,

    Of course we are coming with... and I bring a sheep.... :lol::lol: Hey I will brave the lift as well if you do :wink: ((( ))) Cris x
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey I'm coming too!!

    Big pockets Sue.... you'll need them. :lol::lol:

    Love n (((hugs)))

    iris x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Me too Sue :wink:

    Hope you dont mind if I bring my smelly brie butties along?

    I am glad you get to see your xrays - why have they always been so secret? After all it's YOUR body :)

    LOve

    Toni xx
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks you lot!!!
    i have a copy of the x ray done after the op 6 yrs ago, a proper big one lol!
    now i have copied the ones from yesterday onto my computer, after all it is my body, well said! if you're on facebook my hip x ray is now my profile picture lol!
    i''m taking it very easy and plan a restful weekend, i hope!! although
    ellie is not well and sarah has a nasty cough and cold, which i reckon hubby will get soon!!! actually not much chance of resting is there?!
    SUE

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