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[nh_user_1278721]

Hi

Does anyone know - does a stainless steel/ ceramic head prosthesis weigh more or less than the bone it replaces?

[nh_user_1049720]

That is a great question. I have been wondering how much weight has been added to my body with double hip replacements and doing fine but weighing more!

[nh_user_1210228]

Hi Damaris,
I asked the same question after my operation a year ago in the hope it would be an excuse for putting on weight, but no, the general opinion was that the weights was the same.

[nh_user_1281143]

That is a great question, I am certainly going to ask my surgeon.

[nh_user_165107]

The parts weigh about three to five pounds. The bone your surgeon removes during hip replacement weighs a little less, so you may be a bit heavier.

[nh_user_958221]

i was told the same

[nh_user_1021541]

I am allergic to metal, and I therefore had a titanium covered in ceramic (to make sure!). I was told it does weigh more!

[nh_user_629370]

I asked my surgeon and he said its pretty much the same weight as the bone it replaces. titanium is pretty light as metals go.

[nh_user_1278721]

Thanks everyone

[nh_user_1173021]

Hello damaris.m,

My replaced hip is definitely heavier, when in pilates I can feel the difference when lifting the legs.

[nh_user_934049]

metal stem weighs more than the bone marrow thats drilled out. metal ball weighs more than the bone. the cup weighs more than the socket that was cleaned out . wouldnt be surprised if you weigh 2-3 pounds more.

[nh_user_934049]

metal stem weighs more than the bone marrow thats drilled out. metal ball weighs more than the bone. the cup weighs more than the socket that was cleaned out . wouldnt be surprised if you weigh 2-3 pounds more.