I was told I'd have a cementless THR but didn't know until well afterward that my wound was glued together with only 1 stitch near the bottom. My wound didn't heal properly and kept weeping for about 6 weeks and I had bursas under the skin. I still have major problems and wonder if this type of fixing has caused it.
I went as a NHS patient into a BUPA treatment centre and my surgeon was not British.
Has anybody else experienced this?I don't recall reading anything about it on the forum.
I'd like to know as I'm gathering a list of questions ready to take to a different hip revision surgeon in a different region.
Wow, that sounds horrible.
My huge scar had several stitches and was covered with a clear waterproof patch. I took a shower two days after surgery in the hospital. The waterproof patch stayed on for a couple weeks I think, then he removed the patch and stitches at the same visit.
I hope things get better for you as thst sounds crazy wrong!
Hi, I 2 had a cementless THR but my wound was closed with 21 staples which came out last Friday (15th) I have 2 agree that I haven't read anywhere on this site about anyone having their wound glued? I agree with Jilliboss in saying that doesn't sound right as well as a bit scary? If i woke up & found that my wound had been glued rather than stapled I wouldn't be at all impressed & would be asking what the hell was going on? Keep us all updated as I'd like 2 hear the reason 4 this, take care & good luck
I had subcuticular (under the skin) sutures on both a THR and TKR. The THR scar, which was straight, then had superglue on the surfae. The TKR scar included a scar from previous surgery and is very lumpy at the moment although it has healed OK, An operation on my neck some years ago also had subcuticular stitches with superglue and has faded to near invisibility.
I didn't have drains with either of the joint replacements, little swelling with the hip, more with the knee but after 3 weeks it is subsiding although it still has to be managed.
Cementless fixation takes longer to settle - it is more like fracture healing - and you should protect your new joint for a while post-op. Before you think about revision I would make sure that your joint has failed irrevocably. I'm sorry you had such a miserable time. If the technique is used correctly it can give good wound healing (my TKR was healed enough for dressing removal and BATH before 3 weeks) and very good cosmetic results.
Hope the eventual results are good.
Hi Jayive
Your story highlights the fact that many patients receive too little explanation before or guidance after the op. causing lots of anxiety.
Being kept informed is vital both to peace of mind and the knowledge needed to speed recovery.
It shows how helpful this forum is to us all.
I hope everything turns out okay for you.I am sure all contributors to the forum are wishing you well!
Let us know how you get on.Best of luck.
Joy
Hi, I'm sorry but I don't understand what you mean. Are you having problems with the actual replacement or is it the wound only?
THR non cement r called pressfit and the bone grows onto the implant for stability. The surgeon removes any bursa at the time of surger. Bursa is a sac filled with joint fluid which can grow back.
Revision surgery u need is it to replace the cups in the joint or to remove the implant components ?
Not sure what BUPA treatment is? Could u explain? Thanks. 
I totally agree green with the fact that after surgery there is very little support.
Totally agree. Well said!
Thanks for your support, I also had a large plaster covering the wound. I had to have it re-dressed every day as it kept weeping. I didn't know there were no stitches until I asked when I had to have them removed, then the nurse told me there was only 1 stitch and that glue had been used!
yes, if I had known I guess I'd have been afraid to move. Thanks for your reply.
Pressfit is just another THR design . Replaced the cement style. There were many issues with the cement & was failing . The press for design from many manufacturers ( non cement )the bone grows onto the implant component for stability as well as a small hole is made in the femur bone and then the femur component is pressed into place in the femur then lightly tapped with a tool to tap and tighten into place once the fit is measured and properly fit for the patient.
Hi, I had my THR well over a year ago and have had constant severe pain ever since, both in the bone and superficially in the muscles. My scar area feels as though it is afire, as I said before it took about 6 weeks to heal and has never stopped hurting, even when I sit down I can feel the pain so now my GP has arranged to send me to the hospital where he trained as he knows the system there. I see a hip revision surgeon next month to see what if anything, can be done.
Thanks for your support.
Thank you, yes I'm sure that, like many others, I wish I'd known about this site before I let the butcher loose. I had absolutely no idea what I was letting myself in for. Hindsight, as they say, is a wonderful thing!
Online BUPA center is a multi lingual center and private ins. If they treat bursa that is usually done by removing the sac of fluid either by surgery or an needle to remove the fluid.
I don;t know but think both, see my reply to Ros
I know what bursa are and that I have several and have had injections to try and settle it but it hasn't made any difference.
I don't know what, if anything, the revision surgeon will offer, I'm just praying he'll have a solution.
BUPA hospitals are run for private patients, either paid for by an insurance policy or from someone's personal funds. As the local NHS hospital has such a long waiting list NHS patients are offered treatment at the local BUPA and it's paid for by the NHS
Thanks for the explaination.. I did ck BUPA online now understand .
Oh my! No this did not happen to me and this is the first I have heard of it. I am with you in my thoughts!
Yes Joy, when asked "are there any questions?" it is difficult to even imagine questions without ever having been through it.