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The Sun
10 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
I have got metal hip replacements but feel weaker and in more pain since having an MRI – help!
OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who is worried an MRI might have affected their hip. 2 Q) I HAVE got metal hip replacements with the oldest from 2003. Two years ago, I began to experience pain. I finally found a painkiller that helped and have been on it since. I had X-rays that showed damage and was told to be careful because there was a chance I could suffer a fracture. I was sent for an MRI and a friend warned that maybe it could aggravate my pain. Since having the scan, my hip is more painful and feels weaker. Lying still for so long was very uncomfortable, but could the MRI have affected my hip? Can an MRI aggravate the problem it is scanning? A) AN MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce images. Modern hip implants are typically made of materials like titanium, cobalt-chromium or stainless steel, which are non-ferromagnetic, meaning they don't react strongly to magnetic fields. So having an MRI will not worsen the joint physically, but lying still for 30-45 minutes can aggravate pain. Patients can feel sore and stiff afterwards, but this should be temporary as the cause is the positioning for the scan rather than the scan itself. My advice to anyone having an MRI is to always ask the staff to make you as comfortable as possible before going into the scanner. TIP: While we're enjoying the hot weather, it can be dangerous for some. Keep an eye on older relatives and those with long-term health conditions as they can be at higher risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration and heat stroke.
New York Times
11-06-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh says he had hip replacement, heart procedure during offseason
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said he had successful hip replacement surgery and a cardiac ablation during the offseason. 'Now the doctors can't find anything wrong with me,' Harbaugh said at Tuesday's minicamp. 'Got an 'A' grade.' Harbaugh's health update comes after he exited a Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos last year while dealing with atrial flutter, a type of arrhythmia. The 61-year-old left in the first quarter and initially entered Los Angeles' medical tent before heading to the locker room for treatment, which included an IV and an EKG. He returned to the sideline in the first quarter and coached the remainder of the game. Advertisement After the Chargers' 23-16 win over the Broncos, Harbaugh said it was his third atrial flutter episode. He had one in 1999 as a player and another while coaching for the San Francisco 49ers in 2012. Harbaugh said he received an ablation to treat each of those two episodes. A cardiac ablation is a procedure that 'uses heat or cold energy to create tiny scars in the heart,' according to the Mayo Clinic. Those scars 'block faulty heart signals and restore a typical heartbeat.' Harbaugh saw a cardiologist after the Broncos game. The coach had to wear a heart monitor for two weeks and was placed on medication. This offseason, Harbaugh also underwent a hip replacement after walking with a significant limp for years. He did not provide any additional details on the procedure at minicamp Tuesday and said 'everything's good' when asked about his offseason health updates.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Personalised hip replacements developed by Coventry NHS Trust
Personalised hip replacements will help patients turn back time, a surgeon has said.A team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust are using computer models to rebuild a patient's hip so it can move in the same way it did before sugery was Steve Price has already had a hip replaced but now needs the other one doing. Prof Richard King from the NHS trust said the technology will "turn back time" for people like Mr Price, who currently has trouble putting on his socks. "What we're trying to do is reverse engineer the patient's hip back to how it was before they got arthritis," he said. According to the NHS, osteoarthritis is the leading cause of hip replacements. Mr Price said his job meant he still had to walk 10 miles (16.1km) a day despite waiting for his hip replacement. "It stopped my sport for a while, but it's the more mundane things in life that catch you out," he said. "Simply putting a sock on became a real problem." Medical teams previously relied on already sophisticated technology such as lasers and 3D-printers. Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is working with the hospital trust, using reflectors and sophisticated cameras, to capture all the ranges of patient's hip motion and create the computer models. Dr Arnab Palit from WMG said the technology meant it was possible to simulate different activities."You can then mimic what the patient used to do and identify their range of motion when their hip was good."Prof King added it was important for each replacement to be personalised as everybody's hip moved differently. The use of computer simulations mean we are able to make sure the replacement will move in the same way as the patient's real hip, he said. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
CTV News
04-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Robot helps replace woman's hip
Surgeons at Burnaby Hospital are celebrating what they say is a first for Western Canada, after replacing a patient's hip with the help of a robotic arm.
Telegraph
03-06-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
How much it costs to skip the NHS queue and get your hip done privately
How long have you waited for a new hip? Email money@ With the NHS backlog close to eight million, desperate patients are being forced to consider shelling out for life-changing treatment themselves. Long delays have meant going private for hip operations has become a popular option for those who can afford it, or who are fortunate enough to have private medical insurance. The number of self-funded hip replacements has soared since 2019. So much so, private hospitals have overtaken NHS hospitals for the number of joint operations performed. Going private to get a new hip may be tempting, but it can also be expensive. Here, Telegraph Money talks you through how to get the best deal. How much does a hip replacement cost? The average cost of a hip replacement surgery without health insurance is £14,412, according to consumer information website myTribe Insurance. Costs range from £11,299 to £18,405 depending on the provider. But direct price comparisons can be misleading, and digging into the details is essential. Chris Steele, healthcare expert and founder of myTribe Insurance, says: 'What each hospital offers for the price will differ, with some including pre-consultations and follow-up physios and others not. 'You might think that one quote seems expensive but find that it includes more follow-up appointments, other treatments and rehabilitation. 'Some surgeons may quote the cost of replacing both hip joints, while others will start with one hip only. 'It's best to check what the quote includes first.' Picking a provider While cost is a crucial factor in deciding which provider to choose, quality of surgery and care should come top of the list. The best place to start is the Care Quality Commission website for information on hospital accreditation and ratings, including for patient safety, cleanliness and quality of care. All independent healthcare providers are also legally required to submit certain performance data to the Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN). Data is submitted at both hospital and consultant level and is published on PHIN's website. Mr Steele says it's important to check the qualifications and experience of the surgeons themselves: 'While each of the hospitals will have preferred surgeons and will likely employ them, they'll also have surgeons that they use on a more occasional basis, much like a contractor. 'As it's the surgeon performing the surgeries, not the hospital, I'd be looking for surgeon ratings as well as the hospital's.' With high costs in the UK, a number of people in need of hip replacements travel abroad. Clinics in Lithuania, Poland and Hungary are popular destinations. Many offer packages with aftercare and physio from between £5,000 and £9,000. Georgia is the cheapest country, offering hip replacements for under £2,500. A reciprocal post-Brexit healthcare agreement, known as 'The S2 funding route', allows patients to undergo planned treatment, such as hip operations, in an EU country or Switzerland through its state healthcare system. A patient's home state foots the bill, but you must meet strict criteria to be approved under the scheme – including a doctor confirming that your wait for treatment on the NHS would count as an 'undue delay'. However, patients have reported a gruelling S2 application process, and have told the Telegraph the process involved jumping through 'hoops of fire', only to be rejected. Paying for a hip replacement The ideal scenario is to claim the cost of a hip operation on private health insurance. Mr Steels says: 'Don't forget to call your insurer after visiting your GP to activate your insurance. Have your referral details to hand when you call, as your insurer will need this information to confirm that the treatment you need is covered by your policy.' As health insurance is designed to cover medical issues that occur after you take out the policy, pre-existing conditions aren't covered. This means that if you don't already have insurance but are on an NHS waiting list for the procedure, or have seen the GP about your joint, you won't be able to take out private insurance to cover the cost. If you don't have private medical insurance but have the cash required, most private hospitals have a self-pay option. You'll be able to pay for an initial appointment and get a fixed price quote for the surgery. Alternatively, many providers allow you to spread the cost with a medical loan. Chrysalis Finance, for example, which works with major private hospital groups including Circle and Nuffield, offers to spread the cost of surgery over a maximum of five years, at 14.9pc yearly interest between two and five years, and has zero-interest options for shorter periods. Mr Steele says: 'Many private hospitals offer the option to spread the cost of your treatment, so if that's the route you're likely to take, remember to factor the cost of the finance into your decision-making process. 'You may find that while one private hospital charges more for the surgery, they have better finance terms and are therefore ultimately cheaper than others.' Factors that can influence the cost of hip replacement surgery A number of factors can impact the cost of a private hip replacement.
