Originally Posted by
Larry Frank
Interesting comments ! My first hip replacement had a plastic cup with ceramic ball. In seven years, it had 6 mm of slop in the joint. To replace it, they just popped out the cup, pulled the ball off the stub and replaced them with metal versions....cobalt chrome. Thankfully, no wear or problems.
After I had my initial hip replacement, I toured the place they made them. You do not really want to see the instruments they use for the surgery. One thing that fascinated me is how they align everything and get the right length.
Let's just say that the surgery itself is, well, lots of loud banging and sawing. And bad music choices. Not exactly the intricate precision work in my field of medicine. No, I don't use a hammer to put patients to sleep. Even when it's tempting.
Brad, 5 hip replacements. Wow. More than I've ever seen. Awesome that you're doing great now.
- After I ask a stranger if I can pet their dog and they say yes, I like to respond, "I'll keep that in mind" and walk off
- It's above my pay grade. Mongo only pawn in game of life.