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Q: Should I Have a Birmingham Hip Replacement + Cortisone Shot 1st?

asked by: fetalsono on December 9th, 2007

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I am 60 and developed severe Lt hip pain (no acute injury) 5 weeks ago. The pain has gotten worse. I went to an Orthopedic doc. He took an X-ray and said it showed bone on bone. I had an MRI which confirmed that it is a markedly arthritic hip. He said that at some point I will need hip replacement and said that because I had good "bone stock". I should have a Birmingham replacement..

1st question. The pain is still pretty bad. If I get a cortisone injection is it likely to get rid of the pain and return me to where I was 6 weeks ago?

They told me that they can't do the surgery for at least 6 months after the injection because of the risk of infection. If the shot will just make the pain slightly better than it is not worth it to me. I would mainly do it to "buy" 4-6 months before having the surgery.

Also, anyone had the Birmingham replacement and if so how was the recovery?

Thanks

Peter

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MandMs

replied on December 18th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

Do you take some medications like painkillers and anti-Inflammatories to ease your pain and decreases the signs of inflammation (swelling, stiffness, etc)?
Have you been told that taking Glucosamine like supplement can slow or arrest disease progression?

Time-release cortisone, along with numbing medications, is injected into joints to reduce inflammation, and often provides long term pain relief, starting to take effect several days after the administration.

shady201

replied on January 10th, 2008

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I had one done in june last year and its poped out 4 times since dec .I have to another operation which is BS.I have pain in the leg when i sit stand and get very tired They told me I be doing the same things as before not true.

MandMs

replied on February 11th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Birmingham Hip Replacement is a technologically advanced surgical procedure that resurfaces rather than replaces the end of your thighbone, and you'll be able to participate in more strenuous physical activity because the inserted implant is potentially more stable and longer-lasting than traditional total hip replacements.
This procedure will result in very little bone loss and you'll experience almost normal unrestricted movements and functions after.

How do you feel know?
Is your pain very severe and interfering with your normal daily activities?

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