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I need a reconstructive hip surgeon . i have had 2 thr's and 1 reconstructive surgery in the last 3 years. i need the other hip reconstructed. i have not had good luck with any of the 3 surgeries so far. all three have had complications. my femur did not
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Who : Who were your operating surgeons? There are a couple surgeons in portland that do a fair amount of revision hip replacements.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Reconstruction: After 3 orthopedic surgeries with poor results a specialist in recontruction (revision) surgery may be recommend. Many orthopedists have done fellowships in these types of surgeries and their resumes should be evaluated. There are also times when people have medical conditions that are not amenable to surgical intervention and prosthetic bracing with therapy may be indicated.
Answered 9/28/2016
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