ronin
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My femur was unaffected. I think I hit the ground on my knee just right to jam the femur into the socket at the right angle to fracture both the anterior and posterior columns of the acetabulum. There was also a mildly displaced fracture of the inferior pubis ramus which wasn't treated. The shape of the socket was affected as well and the surgeon tried but could not rectify that. With the acetabulum pinned back together there still is not a perfect fit and there will be some rubbing that could result in arthritis down the road. Also, I was warned that it may require a hip replacement later. Some with my surgical result remain asymptomatic. Being older raises the odds of arthritis and a potential hip replacement in the future. I hope to know more next Friday at my 8 week follow up. I can say now that it is still very sore and aches but I can move around better and it doesn't hurt to put some weight on it. Still restricted from weight bearing but once in a while it is impossible not to get over onto the right leg a bit.
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