Malleables: how to tell when it’s time for a revision?

[Gt1956]

Guys, there is an aspect to both implant styles that you need to take into consideration. Your proximal distance! The deeper either implant is into your body, the better grip your body has on it.

I have 10cm buried that my body has ahold of. I suspect that IF I was to have a maleable implant that it ever becoming wobbly is slim.

Recently there is a resurgence of members, generally younger. That are facing some hard choices. Been there done that. I advise to carefully evaluate a FT members experience with his IPP. Somehow, and I don't know how to do it. You need to weigh his anatomy against yours. To make it even harder. Your anatomy is unknown.

Good luck guys. The end is worth it.

[LastHope]

For young guys in their 20s who are recommended an implant, here’s an example from the US FDA archives that's very encouraging.

AMS 650 malleable (1996–2009) implanted in 1999 when he was 27 years old. The rods required a revision only after 24 years of use, when he turned 51!

[LastHope]

You're welcome, TooYoung.
I got one more for you

This time it's AMS Dura 2 malleable: 20 years of service!