Guest guest Posted January 17, 2004 Report Share Posted January 17, 2004 Yes, I DO screen all email that comes to this listserve. I do not read every email word for word but I do look thru them to make sure they are pertinent to the purpose of this site, which is to provide information. The only emails I delete are those that are truly spam and those which are trying to solicit information from the members. I don't feel this is right to solicit from people on THIS site. I also occasionally delete email ACCIDENTLY when I am tired and hit delete instead of approve. Some opinions I don't agree with all of the time but I still put all messages pertinent to joint replacement through to the group. We have almost 500 members as part of this group and you all are wonderful about answering and bringing questions to the site. Thank you for making this site what I intended it to be... Alisa Curry, RPT Site Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 Yes, give blood yourself about 10 days prior to surgery and see if your doc is reclaiming, filtering and reinfusing your blood fr om the op site. Bone surgery is bloody because they bleed a lot. Be prepared with your own self-transfusion and a reinfusion of the blood lost during surgery. Otherwise, you may be at risk for poor healing, stroke, heart attack etc.etc. The red stuff in the blood carries the oxygen and some of the nutrients for healing. Regards, Barbara ( a new member of the Hippie club) At 09:03 PM 2/7/2004, you wrote: I have a question for Alisa......... Would a surgeon refuse to do surgery on me if I said I didnt want a transfusion if needed? Im leery of the blood supply out there (with good reason) and dont wish to have somebody elses blood. I know they say its safe but I still dont trust it. Are there other ways to do this without a transfusion? Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Let me add to this - There is a lot more to a hip " system " than the device itself. The system includes the tools the surgeon must use to install the device. These tools are not generic - each manufacturer makes tools for use with their devices. Some of the tools work better than others and often there are personal preferences amongst surgeons - this can make a difference. I would suggest you ask any prospective surgeons which types of devices he/she has worked with and which types of instrumentation he/she prefers and why. > Regarding implant types and materials... > > You will find that different MDs will recommend whatever device > that they perform their surgeries with. It is UP TO THE MD which > implant company and components they will do. There are advantages > and disadvantages to each style - ceramic is assumed to be the > smoothest, metal is assumed to be the longest lasting and > metal/polyethelene has shown good durability with the tighter cross- > linking to the plastic liner. On the flip side, ceramic cracks, > metal can put off wear debris into the joint which can lead to bone > deterioration and plastic can wear down if put in incorrectly. > > The bottom line - I've said it before and I'll say it again - is > yearly follow-up with an Orthopedist. If your MD doesn't have > yearly follow-up, you had better take it upon yourself to have an > xray taken. You can have the BEST surgeon, the BEST components and > the BEST recovery, however a poorly aligned component causes uneven > wear, pain and potential injury. > > Use your heads people!, Do your research, talk to people that have > had good outcomes and do your therapy after your surgery! > > I feel like I've said this so many times but being reminded over and > over again hopefully will make this stick! > > Alisa, Site Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2004 Report Share Posted March 12, 2004 Thank you, Alisa, for your persistence. New people join the group and they don't necessarily go back and read the past discussions. Another thought on ceramic: I was surprised to find out that it also depends upon how long your femur is ... I am short and the ceramic does not come in an infinite number of sizes. My OS had to change his plan after surgery began and use poly/metal instead of ceramic because there wasn't a ceramic to fit me and still have two legs the same length. Fortunately he was totally prepared and it all ended up very well. Janet > Regarding implant types and materials... > > You will find that different MDs will recommend whatever device > that they perform their surgeries with. It is UP TO THE MD which > implant company and components they will do. There are advantages > and disadvantages to each style - ceramic is assumed to be the > smoothest, metal is assumed to be the longest lasting and > metal/polyethelene has shown good durability with the tighter cross- > linking to the plastic liner. On the flip side, ceramic cracks, > metal can put off wear debris into the joint which can lead to bone > deterioration and plastic can wear down if put in incorrectly. > > The bottom line - I've said it before and I'll say it again - is > yearly follow-up with an Orthopedist. If your MD doesn't have > yearly follow-up, you had better take it upon yourself to have an > xray taken. You can have the BEST surgeon, the BEST components and > the BEST recovery, however a poorly aligned component causes uneven > wear, pain and potential injury. > > Use your heads people!, Do your research, talk to people that have > had good outcomes and do your therapy after your surgery! > > I feel like I've said this so many times but being reminded over and > over again hopefully will make this stick! > > Alisa, Site Moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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