Thigh Pain - Jack Nicklaus

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The following site is by the OS who did Jack Nicklaus THR:

http://www.wvclinic.com/news/Autumn%202003/Hip%20Replacement.asp

He explains:

Uncemented prostheses were developed about 20 years ago to try to avoid the

possibility of loosening parts and the breaking off of cement particles, which

sometimes happen in the cemented replacement. Younger, more active people might

choose uncemented. However, people who choose uncemented prosthesis have a

longer recovery period than cemented, because it takes a long time for the

natural bone to grow and attach to the prosthesis. Activities must be limited

for up to 3 months to protect the hip joint. The process of natural bone growth

also can cause thigh pain for several months after the surgery.

Rog BHR both hips 2001 Treacy