What Causes Loosening Of Hip Prosthesis?

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2015

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Question : Please direct the question to Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal.

Hello Doctor,
In continuation to the problem we spoke couple of days back. When we sent entire reports to our surgeon, he suggested to have bed rest for 4-6 weeks. He is suspecting there could minor cracks near to end portion of stent( near to hip area). He is in opinion that giving bed rest for 4-6 weeks will help to heal the crack itself. Can you please check the attached reports and suggest?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggests osteoporosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

I have checked the attached reports .There is loosening of prosthesis. In my
opinion this is due to osteoporosis,minor cracks possibility can be there but it
is not much problem . Take rest for 4-6 weeks ,continue with calcium and gabaneuron .Take pain killar sos .She will improve.

Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Sure Doctor. Doctor told her to take complete bed rest. Also told not to move the leg for 4-6 weeks. Do we need that much rest or wearing long splint taking normal rest. Normal rest i am referring to doing regular activity, and not putting weight on leg, and always keeping the leg straight.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
She needs complete rest.

Detailed Answer:
She has to be non weight bearing to prevent any further injury to the joint. It is best to take absolute bed rest. Wearing a long splint with normal activity will not help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar