Reporter states that her son, the pt, was dx with avascular necrosis in 2009 and was unable to walk.
She reports that her son underwent what she believes is a right sided hip replacement initially and notes that while her son was still in recovery, his other hip collapsed.
Reporter notes that about 3 weeks after initial surgery, the patient underwent replacement of the other hip.
Pt since surgery has been in severe pain from the hip downward for several years and it has progressively gotten worse.
Pt now ambulates with a cane and has to stand a majority of the day besides sleeping, because sitting has caused him too much pain.
Reporter states that on (b)(6) 2020, the pt was dx with chromium poisoning.
Reporter notes that pt has been scheduled to explant the devices but has not had them removed as of yet.
Reporter notes concern for her son's pain and his premature ambulation difficulties.
Of note reporter states that her son's hips are metal-on-metal.
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