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**norrahe** · 30 January 2009, 13:26

My Aunt has had both done and considering her age had very little problems.

There's a little discomfort and the healing process takes a while, you're normally given crutches to help.

Sorry I can't be more help.

**Cyberman** · 30 January 2009, 13:30

Nice to hear that. My father is having one in a couple of weeks and I am a bit concerned.

**Platypus** · 30 January 2009, 13:32

I know two people who've had hip replacements,

One a colleague aged about 50, successful but longer than usual recovery time due to the different fittings/procedure they use on younger patients. I have the impression that his recovery was painful, and there are certain practical issues such as taking a dump which I believe caused him much discomfort and inconvenience for many weeks. But he walks about like a spring chicken again now.

One my gf's mother aged about 80, successful, she was up and walking within days.

**Ivor Bigun** · 30 January 2009, 13:35

Originally posted by Cyberman View Post

.. anybody that has had a hip replacement operation. If so, was it successful, or otherwise ?

Yep - you should be. I hope its private in a good hospital.

Someone I know had a hip replacment - and now has MSRA in the joint. Horrible and can;t get rid of the infection for the rest of her life.

**Cyberman** · 30 January 2009, 13:35

Great... even more good news. It looks like the NHS does a good job here.

**Cyberman** · 30 January 2009, 13:37

Originally posted by Ivor Bigun View Post

Yep - you should be. I hope its private in a good hospital.

Someone I know had a hip replacment - and now has MSRA in the joint. Horrible and can;t get rid of the infection for the rest of her life.

I read a couple of years back about failure rates due to MRSA. Perhaps this is a thing now well in the past.

**NetwkSupport** · 30 January 2009, 13:39

My uncle had one about 15 yrs ago, very successful and another last year as the original wore out, both very successful.

**Ivor Bigun** · 30 January 2009, 13:40

Originally posted by Cyberman View Post

I read a couple of years back about failure rates due to MRSA. Perhaps this is a thing now well in the past.

Ask the consultant about infection rates?
Perhaps - check that your mum is recouperating in nice new accomodation - usually the preserve of private health care.
If you don't ask......

**Cyberman** · 30 January 2009, 13:44

Originally posted by Ivor Bigun View Post

Ask the consultant about infection rates?
Perhaps - check that your mum is recouperating in nice new accomodation - usually the preserve of private health care.
If you don't ask......

It's my dad. He has been in this hospital(Hillingdon) three or four times for stays so I think the reputation is pretty good.

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