Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 Hi Jim, Thank you for your thoughts. I know there are other factors involved in the incidence of dislocation, but all the research I have found strongly indicates that ball size is the most critical factor affecting this. In example, when people have hip resurfacing done, all the other factors you refer to also exist, but the occurrence of dislocation is all but eliminated except in a few extreme cases. And this has been attributed entirely to the fact that resurfacing uses a very large ball. I recently found Conserve is making a large head system with a 54mm ball and gives the patient 167 ROM. This is a significant improvement over what has been available. See the link below. http://www.wmt.com/bigfemoralhead/patients/tadvantages.asp So, I think it's very much worth looking into. I'm pretty sure I will have to have my other hip done eventually and I want the system with the most benefits I can get if I can...So I'm definitely going to pursue this with my OS. Lets face it, doctors are in business and like any business they negotiate contracts for the best pricing with suppliers. When someone comes along and wants something different they may not want to go outside their established order which can be problematic for them in many ways. So I could see how there could be other issues along with what's best for the patient that might have to be reconciled here. So I will continue to look into this issue. Any information on this subject would be much appreciated. Thanks again, Glen, L.A. OA/AVN-RH Pre-op From: Jim MacMillan <macmill@...> Reply-Joint Replacement Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 17:17:37 -0700 (PDT) Joint Replacement Subject: Re: Dislocation Hi Glen - I think that the larger the ball, the lower the risk of dislocation, and the better range of motion. But other factors contribute to dislocation, and the hardware your doc selects will be, at least in part, based on your anatomy, and what fits best. I would ask my surgeon about what options there are, and why he has chosen the prosthesis he plan to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 Glen, I waited 18 months for a Howmedica Osteonics 'Trident' ceramic on ceramic THR. At 51 years 6 foot and 235 lb. My surgeon placed a 36 mm ball/cup. It's the largest they make and I am now 3.5 weeks post op. and free walking and doing stairs unaided. I was suprised to see your doctor plans on useing a poly on metal system. Unless you plan on gettin very sedetary or have a short life span, this type of hip my need replacing later. I guess the best thing is to get informed and and talk with your surgeon on the options you can have. It's your life and you get to choose.... Bill Coon LTHR 06/04/03 > > Hi Jim, > > Thank you for your thoughts. > > I know there are other factors involved in the incidence of dislocation, but > all the research I have found strongly indicates that ball size is the most > critical factor affecting this. > > In example, when people have hip resurfacing done, all the other factors you > refer to also exist, but the occurrence of dislocation is all but eliminated > except in a few extreme cases. And this has been attributed entirely to the > fact that resurfacing uses a very large ball. > > I recently found Conserve is making a large head system with a 54mm ball and > gives the patient 167 ROM. This is a significant improvement over what has > been available. See the link below. > > http://www.wmt.com/bigfemoralhead/patients/tadvantages.asp > > So, I think it's very much worth looking into. I'm pretty sure I will have > to have my other hip done eventually and I want the system with the most > benefits I can get if I can...So I'm definitely going to pursue this with my > OS. > > Lets face it, doctors are in business and like any business they negotiate > contracts for the best pricing with suppliers. When someone comes along and > wants something different they may not want to go outside their established > order which can be problematic for them in many ways. So I could see how > there could be other issues along with what's best for the patient that > might have to be reconciled here. > > So I will continue to look into this issue. Any information on this subject > would be much appreciated. > > Thanks again, > > Glen, L.A. > OA/AVN-RH Pre-op > > > > > > > > From: Jim MacMillan <macmill@y...> > Reply-Joint Replacement > Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 17:17:37 -0700 (PDT) > Joint Replacement > Subject: Re: Dislocation > > > Hi Glen - > > I think that the larger the ball, the lower the risk > of dislocation, and the better range of motion. > > But other factors contribute to dislocation, and the > hardware your doc selects will be, at least in part, > based on your anatomy, and what fits best. > > I would ask my surgeon about what options there are, > and why he has chosen the prosthesis he plan to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2003 Report Share Posted June 28, 2003 I agree I would think M/M would be a better option, made Cerimic/cerimic. Unless you plan n Knitting for the next 10 years question plastic! Anita > > > > Hi Jim, > > > > Thank you for your thoughts. > > > > I know there are other factors involved in the incidence of > dislocation, but > > all the research I have found strongly indicates that ball size is > the most > > critical factor affecting this. > > > > In example, when people have hip resurfacing done, all the other > factors you > > refer to also exist, but the occurrence of dislocation is all but > eliminated > > except in a few extreme cases. And this has been attributed > entirely to the > > fact that resurfacing uses a very large ball. > > > > I recently found Conserve is making a large head system with a 54mm > ball and > > gives the patient 167 ROM. This is a significant improvement over > what has > > been available. See the link below. > > > > http://www.wmt.com/bigfemoralhead/patients/tadvantages.asp > > > > So, I think it's very much worth looking into. I'm pretty sure I > will have > > to have my other hip done eventually and I want the system with the > most > > benefits I can get if I can...So I'm definitely going to pursue > this with my > > OS. > > > > Lets face it, doctors are in business and like any business they > negotiate > > contracts for the best pricing with suppliers. When someone comes > along and > > wants something different they may not want to go outside their > established > > order which can be problematic for them in many ways. So I could > see how > > there could be other issues along with what's best for the patient > that > > might have to be reconciled here. > > > > So I will continue to look into this issue. Any information on this > subject > > would be much appreciated. > > > > Thanks again, > > > > Glen, L.A. > > OA/AVN-RH Pre-op > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Jim MacMillan <macmill@y...> > > Reply-Joint Replacement > > Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 17:17:37 -0700 (PDT) > > Joint Replacement > > Subject: Re: Dislocation > > > > > > Hi Glen - > > > > I think that the larger the ball, the lower the risk > > of dislocation, and the better range of motion. > > > > But other factors contribute to dislocation, and the > > hardware your doc selects will be, at least in part, > > based on your anatomy, and what fits best. > > > > I would ask my surgeon about what options there are, > > and why he has chosen the prosthesis he plan to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Hi Tammy. I'm sorry to hear that I hope everything goes well for you I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. Susietfinden <tfinden@...> wrote: well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so much pain I am dislocated, it appears that I have been all along, the doctors will not admit I left the hospital this way, but I know I did as I was not able to walk like the others in my group, my pain levels has always been real high mostly 8's but 6's when at rest. the PT that comes to the house says I have not acted like a normal hip but had still worked me, so tomorrow I go back under the knife to try to fix the dislocation.Guess I am one of the 2% of patients that have problems...tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 thanks that means allot to me I am pretty scared tammy > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > much pain I am dislocated, it appears that I have been all along, the > doctors will not admit I left the hospital this way, but I know I did > as I was not able to walk like the others in my group, my pain levels > has always been real high mostly 8's but 6's when at rest. the PT that > comes to the house says I have not acted like a normal hip but had > still worked me, so tomorrow I go back under the knife to try to fix > the dislocation. > Guess I am one of the 2% of patients that have problems... > tammy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Oh, geez, tammy, how horrible. You must be in unreal pain. Will think of you ! Best to you ! > > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > much pain I am dislocated, it appears that I have been all along, the > doctors will not admit I left the hospital this way, but I know I did > as I was not able to walk like the others in my group, my pain levels > has always been real high mostly 8's but 6's when at rest. the PT that > comes to the house says I have not acted like a normal hip but had > still worked me, so tomorrow I go back under the knife to try to fix > the dislocation. > Guess I am one of the 2% of patients that have problems... > tammy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 VERY best wishes, Tammy. Dislocation has been a deep concern of mine, and keeps me from getting too impatient to progress too fast. Barb Young, THR 2-13-07, very active 63 years >> well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so >> much pain I am dislocated, it appears that I have been all along, the >> doctors will not admit I left the hospital this way, but I know I did >> as I was not able to walk like the others in my group, my pain levels >> has always been real high mostly 8's but 6's when at rest. the PT that >> comes to the house says I have not acted like a normal hip but had >> still worked me, so tomorrow I go back under the knife to try to fix >> the dislocation. >> Guess I am one of the 2% of patients that have problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I had a feeling. They always say "if you think something is wrong you are probably right". When I was in the hospital for my hip revisions I was always worried, and they assured me I would know if something wasn't right. I hope they do the corrective surgery soon and you are up and around like you deserve to be. Pattfinden <tfinden@...> wrote: well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so much pain I am dislocated, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Good grief! I would think that if it had happened at home you would have felt it happen. Somehow it wasn't right in the first place. It could have been something as simple as them moving you to your bed post-op. And trying to do the PT and not knowing why you couldn't. I hope they do right by you. Deb > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > much pain I am dislocated, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Deb I think you are right they had to have done it while I was there as this pain has been constant from the beginning of course they will not admit that, I was so emotional yesterday as it was a relief that I was not going crazy, that the pain I was in was real, I have been telling everyone including the PT coming to my home 6 times that I felt dislocated and he kept telling me if I was that I would see a length difference, so I was always reassured that I was fine I just needed to work harder and move more.... when I was really feeling bad yesterday the doc that give you drugs so you will not feel anything during surgery ( know what their called just dont know how to spell it) he was asking if I had any questions and I really did not as I just went thru this two weeks ago... he asked me if I was on any pain meds, I said yes and told him... and he said well if you are in any pain it is your fault not mine... I kind of giggled as I though was making a joke...and he yelled at me I am not kidding I am serious... and I just started crying... then he got upset with me for my emotion...saying this is no way to go into surgery and I need to stop being so emotional. I just wanted to hang up but said thank you doctor see you tomorrow .... but for me it was how dare you ... I have been is so much pain for two weeks because I am dislocated and no one would listen to me. and this man is telling me any pain is my fault... not granted he may not have any informtion about my case, and wanted to reassure m that he was so good at his job I had no worried that if there was any pain it would be due to me not taking my meds so go ahead and take them... but his timing and delivery was off and I cried for a good hour... Well I get to meet this nice man in three hours as the surgery is today. I am doing my best to hold myself together as I know stress is no benifit and holding on to bad feelings is not healthy for me... this has not been a pleasant experience at all but hopefully the pain will be over soon and there is some simple corrective process to fix the dislocated him I am going to put a pic in the photo area so anyone can see if they want. thanks for being here it helps just to write down my thoughts to people that understand tammy > > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > > much pain I am dislocated, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'm so sorry, Tammy. But thank goodness you now have a diagnosis and can get this resolved. I'm glad they finally found this. Of course, they're not going to admit that you left the hospital that way. Perhaps you should ask for a meeting with all your charts and walk away with a copy of everything that happened in the hospital. That's what I'm requesting. I'm sure I'm too late to wish you the best, but will look forward to hearing about your progress. Warm regards, Donna annainva <asargent@...> wrote: Oh, geez, tammy, how horrible. You must be in unreal pain.Will think of you ! Best to you !>> well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > much pain I am dislocated, it appears that I have been all along, the > doctors will not admit I left the hospital this way, but I know I did > as I was not able to walk like the others in my group, my pain levels > has always been real high mostly 8's but 6's when at rest. the PT that > comes to the house says I have not acted like a normal hip but had > still worked me, so tomorrow I go back under the knife to try to fix > the dislocation.> Guess I am one of the 2% of patients that have problems...> tammy> Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 not to late getting ready to go now nerves are getting the best of me but I am trying to keep focused thanks for the advices I think I will do exactly that tammy > > > > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > > much pain I am dislocated, it appears that I have been all along, the > > doctors will not admit I left the hospital this way, but I know I did > > as I was not able to walk like the others in my group, my pain levels > > has always been real high mostly 8's but 6's when at rest. the PT that > > comes to the house says I have not acted like a normal hip but had > > still worked me, so tomorrow I go back under the knife to try to fix > > the dislocation. > > Guess I am one of the 2% of patients that have problems... > > tammy > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Beta. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 This happened to my brother in law at the beginning of the year. No one would listen to him about the pain he was in for nearly a week. At least he is looking better these days. Hopefully he won't have lasting side effects from the problem. Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: dislocation | | Oh, geez, tammy, how horrible. You must be in unreal pain. | | Will think of you ! Best to you ! | | | | > | > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so | > much pain I am dislocated, it appears that I have been all along, the | > doctors will not admit I left the hospital this way, but I know I did | > as I was not able to walk like the others in my group, my pain levels | > has always been real high mostly 8's but 6's when at rest. the PT that | > comes to the house says I have not acted like a normal hip but had | > still worked me, so tomorrow I go back under the knife to try to fix | > the dislocation. | > Guess I am one of the 2% of patients that have problems... | > tammy | > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Tammy I too dislocated right after surgery. Since it never was right, I did not know what the pain of dislocation was like. I was having more trouble with the pain meds than the pain! The first surgery was Thursday and the revision was Monday. Now it is almost 10 years old and doing great. Good luck and hope you are better than new soon. Sue > > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > much pain I am dislocated, it appears that I have been all along, the > doctors will not admit I left the hospital this way, but I know I did > as I was not able to walk like the others in my group, my pain levels > has always been real high mostly 8's but 6's when at rest. the PT that > comes to the house says I have not acted like a normal hip but had > still worked me, so tomorrow I go back under the knife to try to fix > the dislocation. > Guess I am one of the 2% of patients that have problems... > tammy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 So sorry to hear of this. I'm over two years after having a THR and I'm still in pain. My OS says everything is fine and I just need to work more on exercising. May I ask, what made you feel you had dislocated? I wish you all the best. Carmel tfinden <tfinden@...> wrote: Deb I think you are right they had to have done it while I was thereas this pain has been constant from the beginning of course they will not admit that, I was so emotional yesterday as it was a relief that I was not going crazy, that the pain I was in was real, I have been telling everyone including the PT coming to my home 6 times that I felt dislocated and he kept telling me if I was that I would see a length difference, so I was always reassured that I was fine I just needed to work harder and move more.... when I was really feeling bad yesterday the doc that give you drugs so you will not feel anything during surgery ( know what their called just dont know how to spell it) he was asking if I had any questions and I really did not as I just went thru this two weeks ago... he asked me if I was on any pain meds, I said yes and told him... and he said well if you are in any pain it is your fault not mine... I kind of giggled as I though was making a joke...and he yelled at me I am not kidding I am serious... and I just started crying... then he got upset with me for my emotion...saying this is no way to go into surgery and I need to stop being so emotional. I just wanted to hang up but said thank you doctor see you tomorrow... but for me it was how dare you ... I have been is so much pain for two weeks because I am dislocated and no one would listen to me. and this man is telling me any pain is my fault... not granted he may not have any informtion about my case, and wanted to reassure m that he was so good at his job I had no worried that if there was any pain it would be due to me not taking my meds so go ahead and take them... but his timing and delivery was off and I cried for a good hour... Well I get to meet this nice man in three hours as the surgery is today. I am doing my best to hold myself together as I know stress is no benifit and holding on to bad feelings is not healthy for me... this has not been a pleasant experience at all but hopefully the pain will be over soon and there is some simple corrective process to fix the dislocated him I am going to put a pic in the photo area so anyone can see if they want.thanks for being here it helps just to write down my thoughts to people that understand tammy> > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > > much pain I am dislocated,> >> All new Get news delivered. Enjoy RSS feeds right on your Mail page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I was just wondering---is this a knee or hip dislocated? Can a knee and hip both dislocated ? Does this happen before surgery or after surgery? Thank you for any help you can give me. Pat Re: dislocation > Tammy > > I too dislocated right after surgery. Since it never was right, I did > not know what the pain of dislocation was like. I was having more > trouble with the pain meds than the pain! The first surgery was > Thursday and the revision was Monday. Now it is almost 10 years old > and doing great. > > Good luck and hope you are better than new soon. > > Sue > > > > > > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > > much pain I am dislocated, it appears that I have been all along, the > > doctors will not admit I left the hospital this way, but I know I did > > as I was not able to walk like the others in my group, my pain levels > > has always been real high mostly 8's but 6's when at rest. the PT > that > > comes to the house says I have not acted like a normal hip but had > > still worked me, so tomorrow I go back under the knife to try to fix > > the dislocation. > > Guess I am one of the 2% of patients that have problems... > > tammy > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Pat, it is a hip dislocation after surgery. Pretty hard to dislocate your own natural hip and in fact not all that easy to do with an implant. This one is interesting because the patient obviously was discharged from the hospital with her hip out. Deb > > > > > > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > > > much pain I am dislocated, it appears that I have been all along, the > > > doctors will not admit I left the hospital this way, but I know I did > > > as I was not able to walk like the others in my group, my pain levels > > > has always been real high mostly 8's but 6's when at rest. the PT > > that > > > comes to the house says I have not acted like a normal hip but had > > > still worked me, so tomorrow I go back under the knife to try to fix > > > the dislocation. > > > Guess I am one of the 2% of patients that have problems... > > > tammy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Knowing the kind of luck(or lack of it) I have been having latley on finding any decent doctors. This sounds like exatlly the kind of doctor I will end up with and have to accept because mine will either be dislocated or very close, and I will be in such pain I will just want to get it over with, no matter who the doctor. I wish I could find one soon, as I fear I am running out of time with every day I wait on trying to locate a decent doc. Dale Re: dislocation Deb I think you are right they had to have done it while I was thereas this pain has been constant from the beginning of course they will not admit that, I was so emotional yesterday as it was a relief that I was not going crazy, that the pain I was in was real, I have been telling everyone including the PT coming to my home 6 times that I felt dislocated and he kept telling me if I was that I would see a length difference, so I was always reassured that I was fine I just needed to work harder and move more.... when I was really feeling bad yesterday the doc that give you drugs so you will not feel anything during surgery ( know what their called just dont know how to spell it) he was asking if I had any questions and I really did not as I just went thru this two weeks ago... he asked me if I was on any pain meds, I said yes and told him... and he said well if you are in any pain it is your fault not mine... I kind of giggled as I though was making a joke...and he yelled at me I am not kidding I am serious... and I just started crying... then he got upset with me for my emotion...saying this is no way to go into surgery and I need to stop being so emotional. I just wanted to hang up but said thank you doctor see you tomorrow... but for me it was how dare you ... I have been is so much pain for two weeks because I am dislocated and no one would listen to me. and this man is telling me any pain is my fault... not granted he may not have any informtion about my case, and wanted to reassure m that he was so good at his job I had no worried that if there was any pain it would be due to me not taking my meds so go ahead and take them... but his timing and delivery was off and I cried for a good hour... Well I get to meet this nice man in three hours as the surgery is today. I am doing my best to hold myself together as I know stress is no benifit and holding on to bad feelings is not healthy for me... this has not been a pleasant experience at all but hopefully the pain will be over soon and there is some simple corrective process to fix the dislocated him I am going to put a pic in the photo area so anyone can see if they want.thanks for being here it helps just to write down my thoughts to people that understand tammy> > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have had so > > much pain I am dislocated,> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Dear Tammy I am so sorry to hear and see what has happened, I am sure you are right that this dislocation happened in hospital. It looks like the cup was misplaced in the first place to slip so much. You poor thing, you must be in so much pain, and then to have this guy yelling at you, what an absolute disgrace. I am sending lots of hippy love from Wales in UK.... I hope you get this awful problem sorted as soon as possible. Big Hugs jane in Wales > > > > Deb I think you are right they had to have done it while I was there > as this pain has been constant from the beginning of course they > will not admit that, I was so emotional yesterday as it was a relief > that I was not going crazy, that the pain I was in was real, I have > been telling everyone including the PT coming to my home 6 times > that I felt dislocated and he kept telling me if I was that I would > see a length difference, so I was always reassured that I was fine I > just needed to work harder and move more.... > when I was really feeling bad yesterday the doc that give you drugs > so you will not feel anything during surgery ( know what their > called just dont know how to spell it) he was asking if I had any > questions and I really did not as I just went thru this two weeks > ago... he asked me if I was on any pain meds, I said yes and told > him... and he said well if you are in any pain it is your fault not > mine... I kind of giggled as I though was making a joke...and he > yelled at me I am not kidding I am serious... and I just started > crying... then he got upset with me for my emotion...saying this is > no way to go into surgery and I need to stop being so emotional. I > just wanted to hang up but said thank you doctor see you tomorrow > ... but for me it was how dare you ... I have been is so much pain > for two weeks because I am dislocated and no one would listen to me. > and this man is telling me any pain is my fault... not granted he > may not have any informtion about my case, and wanted to reassure m > that he was so good at his job I had no worried that if there was > any pain it would be due to me not taking my meds so go ahead and > take them... but his timing and delivery was off and I cried for a > good hour... Well I get to meet this nice man in three hours as the > surgery is today. I am doing my best to hold myself together as I > know stress is no benifit and holding on to bad feelings is not > healthy for me... > this has not been a pleasant experience at all but hopefully the > pain will be over soon and there is some simple corrective process > to fix the dislocated him I am going to put a pic in the photo area > so anyone can see if they want. > thanks for being here it helps just to write down my thoughts to > people that understand > tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Oh dear Dale, That sounds like you think only the bad happens to you. I had a lousy doc, but things are working out for me. This group has been a life savor really. When I joined, I had been in bed for 7 weeks. I mean flat on my back in bed with no PT or help. I was quite sick with fevers. Now about 5 weeks later, I am back to my old strength and walking pretty good. I still have pain and some days less then others, but I am fighting to get where I need to go. Get a fighters attitude. YOu will make it. Terry In a message dated 3/16/2007 1:58:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dalem@... writes: Knowing the kind of luck(or lack of it) I have been having latley on finding any decent doctors. This sounds like exatlly the kind of doctor I will end up with and have to accept because mine will either be dislocated or very close, and I will be in such pain I will just want to get it over with, no matter who the doctor. I wish I could find one soon, as I fear I am running out of time with every day I wait on trying to locate a decent doc. Dale AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 what is interesting is that I had one of the best docs in the country he has patients coming from all over waiting to have him do it and even though my experience was less than desirable I would recomment him www.johntdearbornmd.com I was an odd ball he has never had this problem before and everyone else had excellent results and he caters to out of state patients when I went to my pre surgery class, there were 4 out of 1o out of state patients and they help out with hotels and the like in the area. I search hard to get the best, he is the director for the ddnter for joint replacements and also has a office at stanford , even with my situation I would recommend him tammy > > Knowing the kind of luck(or lack of it) I have been having latley on finding any decent doctors. This sounds like exatlly the kind of doctor I will end up with and have to accept because mine will either be dislocated or very close, and I will be in such pain I will just want to get it over with, no matter who the doctor. I wish I could find one soon, as I fear I am running out of time with every day I wait on trying to locate a decent doc. > > > Dale > > Re: dislocation > > > > > Deb I think you are right they had to have done it while I was there > as this pain has been constant from the beginning of course they > will not admit that, I was so emotional yesterday as it was a relief > that I was not going crazy, that the pain I was in was real, I have > been telling everyone including the PT coming to my home 6 times > that I felt dislocated and he kept telling me if I was that I would > see a length difference, so I was always reassured that I was fine I > just needed to work harder and move more.... > when I was really feeling bad yesterday the doc that give you drugs > so you will not feel anything during surgery ( know what their > called just dont know how to spell it) he was asking if I had any > questions and I really did not as I just went thru this two weeks > ago... he asked me if I was on any pain meds, I said yes and told > him... and he said well if you are in any pain it is your fault not > mine... I kind of giggled as I though was making a joke...and he > yelled at me I am not kidding I am serious... and I just started > crying... then he got upset with me for my emotion...saying this is > no way to go into surgery and I need to stop being so emotional. I > just wanted to hang up but said thank you doctor see you tomorrow > ... but for me it was how dare you ... I have been is so much pain > for two weeks because I am dislocated and no one would listen to me. > and this man is telling me any pain is my fault... not granted he > may not have any informtion about my case, and wanted to reassure m > that he was so good at his job I had no worried that if there was > any pain it would be due to me not taking my meds so go ahead and > take them... but his timing and delivery was off and I cried for a > good hour... Well I get to meet this nice man in three hours as the > surgery is today. I am doing my best to hold myself together as I > know stress is no benifit and holding on to bad feelings is not > healthy for me... > this has not been a pleasant experience at all but hopefully the > pain will be over soon and there is some simple corrective process > to fix the dislocated him I am going to put a pic in the photo area > so anyone can see if they want. > thanks for being here it helps just to write down my thoughts to > people that understand > tammy > > > > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have > had so > > > much pain I am dislocated, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 what state do you live in? > > > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have > had so > > > much pain I am dislocated, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 > what is interesting is that I had one of the best docs in the > country he has patients coming from all over waiting to have him do > it and even though my experience was less than desirable I would > recomment him Now that, Tammy, is real grace under pressure. Given your horrible situation, I can only salute you. I hope all is going well with the correction, and that the fixed cup stays exactly where it should for many years to come. katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Explain more than you did. What put you in bed for 7 weeks? What did your doc do? And if I take one day off work I am paying for it by playing "catch-up" with the bills. & weeks off and in bed is not an option for me. So don't "dear Dale" me. Especially without explaining your situation. I have a family to take care of with bills to pay. Just leaving on account of pain is not an option I have, yet. If not for my pain meds I would not make it. And I am building up such a tolerance I am in an ever increasing danger of running out before I can get anymore with every passing month. Dale Re: Re: dislocation Oh dear Dale, That sounds like you think only the bad happens to you. I had a lousy doc, but things are working out for me. This group has been a life savor really. When I joined, I had been in bed for 7 weeks. I mean flat on my back in bed with no PT or help. I was quite sick with fevers. Now about 5 weeks later, I am back to my old strength and walking pretty good. I still have pain and some days less then others, but I am fighting to get where I need to go. Get a fighters attitude. YOu will make it. Terry In a message dated 3/16/2007 1:58:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dalem@....com writes: Knowing the kind of luck(or lack of it) I have been having latley on finding any decent doctors. This sounds like exatlly the kind of doctor I will end up with and have to accept because mine will either be dislocated or very close, and I will be in such pain I will just want to get it over with, no matter who the doctor. I wish I could find one soon, as I fear I am running out of time with every day I wait on trying to locate a decent doc. Dale AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Missouri, Platte City to be exact, just north of Kansas City by the airport. Why? Dale Re: dislocation what state do you live in?> > > well I had my two week post op thr and found out why I have > had so > > > much pain I am dislocated,> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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