Ever wonder how long your implant will last?
Well, I had my two year checkup last week and the PA shared with me that they had been using these polyethylene cup liners for 25 years and that in all that time they have never once had one go bad and require revision surgery. That's pretty awesome!
Granted, this is just one component of the typical hip implant, but it's great to hear.
Otherwise, he said my RTHR looked great and my other hip still looks good. The official report stated:
RIGHT: a prosthesis in place with no evidence of loosening or subsidence
LEFT: slight joint space narrowing with mild osteophyte formation (grade 1)
Just wanted to share the good news.
Have a great week!
Pete
Pete's Hip Vlog
Ever wonder how long your implant will last?
Well, I had my two year checkup last week and the PA shared with me that they had been using these polyethylene cup liners for 25 years and that in all that time they have never once had one go bad and require revision surgery. That's pretty awesome!
Granted, this is just one component of the typical hip implant, but it's great to hear.
Otherwise, he said my RTHR looked great and my other hip still looks good. The official report stated:
RIGHT: a prosthesis in place with no evidence of loosening or subsidence
LEFT: slight joint space narrowing with mild osteophyte formation (grade 1)
Just wanted to share the good news.
Have a great week!
Pete
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