Metal on Metal hip problems
Stuhb
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Hi everyone,
Just wanted to know if anybody has had any metal on metal hip related problems ?
I had a Mcminn hip in 98 and just recently I've been informed there are issues with it. I was told that this sort of hip replacement would last a lifetime ?
I suppose my real concern is that it will have to come out. Ironically it was only discovered due to the other hip imminently needing to be replaced.
Have a great day
Just wanted to know if anybody has had any metal on metal hip related problems ?
I had a Mcminn hip in 98 and just recently I've been informed there are issues with it. I was told that this sort of hip replacement would last a lifetime ?
I suppose my real concern is that it will have to come out. Ironically it was only discovered due to the other hip imminently needing to be replaced.
Have a great day

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Hi stuhb
Many thanks for your post, for other people’s experiences regarding metal on metal hip related problems you might like to re post on our 'living with arthritis' forum, where you will have more responses: http://arthritiscareforum.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=8
This link is to Arthritis Research UK publication ‘Hip replacement surgery’, which may be of interest: http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/surgery/hip-replacement-surgery/common-types.aspx
Lastly a link to the National Joint Registry, here they collect information on hip replacement which you may find useful: http://www.njrcentre.org.uk/njrcentre/Default.aspx
If you would like to talk things through please give us a ring on our helpline: 0808 800 4050 (weekdays 10-4), here we can take the time to talk informally and in confidence.
I hope this is of some help.
Best wishes
Lynda0 -
Thank you so much for your reply..Its all come as a bit of a shock to be honest so trying to find out what I can ..
Yes I will ring the helpline, thank you again
stuart0
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