I had a hip replacement 12/2012. I felt it move out of place the following Sept. I have been complaining of increasing pain since. I was finally diagnosed with a loosening prosthesis last week. Why did it take so long to diagnose and why isn t it an emergency to fix?
Hello, I have studied your case. PET scan will be useful now to establish the nature of pathology. You need to find reason for loosening after the total hip replacement surgery, I suggest you to consult another Orthopedic surgeon (preferably a Joint replacement surgeon who has not done your surgery) for a detailed examination, workup and further management depending upon the nature of pathology. Yes it's not emergency, you need to find cause and then treat it proper planning and proper choice of prosthesis. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.