tbh, it just seemed to be the way the consultant did things.
I did do some reading and found that there did seem to be more risk of future problems with the joint (arthritis etc) when the metalwork was left in.
I think given the poor blood supply to the femoral head and neck that the fact I kept bruising my thigh muscles on the bolt heads made it better too.
Results for me were;
No more ‘stiff leg’ after long drives
fear of bashing my thigh gone.
was less worried about falling off bike.
On balance I think having them out was the best choice for me. Was one night in hospital and a bit of discomfort for a few days. They cut all the old scar tissue out so I’ve only got one ‘set’. Ironically, the cut was longer than the original as he had to open it up a bit further ‘cos the head of a bolt rounded off so he need to get access for a set of Mole grips (really) on the bolt.
Might be worth talking to your gp, although after the length of time it’s been in the bone may have grown over the metal anyway so removal may be more problematic.
here’s what came out (no not the 5p!);
OP – sorry for the hijack!