Ashley has had a bad fall and broke his hip and femur on Saturday.
Surgery was delayed until today. A 3 hour operation and he is in recovery so doped up he knows nothing.
This was his 4th hip replacement and there is no knowing how he will handle this mentally.
For the past year he has been very down and in a lot of pain with other issues.
His wife, though stoic, is starting to have health issues and has been his carer since his diagnosis in May of 2024.
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Its so sad I hope he comes through it.Ive never known anyone have 4 Hip replacements .I thought replacements were indestructible , made of metal.
I hope he gets the pain relief needed…And his wife gets the support ,to help her cope .
Looking after others when your own health is in decline can be tiring.
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Alzheimers is a terrible thing, it chips away my love and support to his wife. 4 hip replacements wow.
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The most common cause of failure, where the bond between the implant and bone weakens over time. Also, as the metal ball rotates in the socket, it can release microscopic particles. The body’s immune system may react to this debris, leading to inflammation and bone loss.
Certain metal-on-metal designs have higher-than-average failure rates because they can release cobalt or chromium into the bloodstream, sometimes causing tissue damage or systemic toxicity.
Ashley has this problem, manifesting in his feet. His feet are a source of great pain due to excess cobalt. They feel like they are on fire and there is nothing can be done.
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Thats a lot of information I didnt know ,Makes you think twice on cures and replacement .