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carlyon bay | 08:22 Wed 06th Jul 2011 | Health & Fitness
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I had a metal on metal total hip relacement 3 years ago. I am one of the unlucky ones who had a major reaction to the chrome and cobalt in the hip replacement I had a revision hip replacement 2 years ago but my orthopaedic consultant is suggesting I have it revised again because of all the pain I am still in, my expierence in the NHS hospital has put me off even contemplating going back to the NHS I still have nightmares thinking about my care at that time, does anyone know the cost of going private?
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Hip and knee replacements operations are not a "walk in the park" as some have suggested and time and time again i have advised one to pick your surgeon and unit carefully......I know it is difficult......but also check your surgeon on the internet.

Before going privately, would you please let me know what area you are in.
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thanks Sqad I live in Cornwall
LOL...sorry carlyon....I don't know the Cornwall set up.

This maybe and almost certainly is,no help to you, but if I were in your situation, I would go, wherever i lived to the John Charnley Unit for Hip Surgery near Wigan Lancashire and see Tim Board,.......his secretaries number is 01257 256290.

I know it is at the wrong end of the country for you....but you have a poor history in terms of success and the next move MUST be the correct one.
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thanks Sqad I will certainly consider this option
as regards to price, you just need to phone and ask. If i had to guess i would say in the order of £4-7000
but a quick google shows how wrong i am - expect £8000 and upwards
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thanks evil____sheep i guessed as much

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