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Have Zimmer Hip Problems. Addicted To Oxycodone. Cause Of Turning Foot?

Hello I have had problems with a Zimmer hip, 1st put in Dec. 2003, immediate problems, referred to Mayo, and Dr. Daniel J. Berry, months in wheel chair without hip new one Zimmer in 2005, same problems years of addiction 420mgs of oxycodone per day, attempted suicide, the went to a detox L.E. Philips now managing pain with tramadol, now told need a left hip replacement which am considering, but issues with the 2 replacement rt. side, foot now turns in greatly, no where's near straight, what is cause?
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

From the description, it looks like that you have got issues with your previous hip replacement since its inception.

Always the results are excellent with the first replacement procedure and the outcomes are not good with each and every revision procedure.

I think that your foot turning inside could be due to malpositioning of the prosthetic components. It needs a thorough evaluation to exactly diagnose the problem.

I suggest you to consult an arthroplasty surgeon with adequate experience in dealing with revision surgeries.

Hope this information is helpful . Good day

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Have Zimmer Hip Problems. Addicted To Oxycodone. Cause Of Turning Foot?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. From the description, it looks like that you have got issues with your previous hip replacement since its inception. Always the results are excellent with the first replacement procedure and the outcomes are not good with each and every revision procedure. I think that your foot turning inside could be due to malpositioning of the prosthetic components. It needs a thorough evaluation to exactly diagnose the problem. I suggest you to consult an arthroplasty surgeon with adequate experience in dealing with revision surgeries. Hope this information is helpful . Good day