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Understand your hip health. Explore comprehensive information on conditions, procedures, and what to expect on your path to recovery.
Understand your hip health. Explore comprehensive information on conditions, procedures, and what to expect on your path to recovery.
This 83 year old gentle man had a hip fracture 25 years ago. This became painful recently. He had an interesting (to the surgeons!) complication with a fracture of the stem in 3 places. This was revised to a total hip replacement. We used a longer stem to bypass the defects. He is mobile with a stick.
The patient’s old implant stem had fractured in three distinct places — a very rare and complex complication. This required careful planning for revision.
Post-surgery, he recovered well and is now independently mobile using a walking stick, regaining comfort and stability after years of discomfort.
Despite his age and the complexity of the case, the revision surgery was a success. With restored mobility and reduced pain, he enjoys independence in his daily activities.