Guest guest Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 -Hi there, I'm a 54 year old female awaiting a THR in a few months time. I live in the U.K. and was originally hoping to have a resurfacing but was advised by my orthopaedic surgeon that this was not advisable due to a possible bone density problem which could arise at my age. Instead he recommended a ceramic on ceramic THR which would be durable and give a good level of activity. Also, to bear in mind that the long term results of resurfacing are unknown. Having said all this, it is of course down to you and what your surgeon recommends that counts. Good luck and regards, Su -- In Joint Replacement , " jsnee1213 " <jsnee1213@y...> wrote: > I'd like some advice...I'm 50 and probably will have my hip done late this > year or early next I want to become as active as reasonably possible > which procedure should I have done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 Hi jsnee1213, There's this site its called www.zimmer.com they should tell you with to use or asked your dr . Good Luck Susiejsnee1213 <jsnee1213@...> wrote: I'd like some advice...I'm 50 and probably will have my hip done late thisyear or early next I want to become as active as reasonably possiblewhich procedure should I have done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 > > I'd like some advice...I'm 50 and probably will have my hip done > late this > > year or early next I want to become as active as reasonably > possible > > which procedure should I have done? I am currently scheduled for a bi-lateral THR on 5 October here in the Bay Area; however, I am talking with Dr. Schmalzried of the Joint Replacement Institute on Tuesday morning and will probably re- schedule with him to have bi-lateral resurfacing. Based upon all the research that I have done to date - which is extensive - I believe that resurfacing is the superior procedure for one who wants to remain active, i.e. tennis and other active sports. If resurfacing is not possible (there are several reasons why) the big head metal-on-metal THR will give you the greatest range of motion with the least chance of dislocation. If you are not all that active, perhaps this is not important. I recommend that you visit the surfacehippy web site and read the posts there. The difference in enthusiasm between that site and this is remarkable. Whale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 > > I'd like some advice...I'm 50 and probably will have my hip done > late this > > year or early next I want to become as active as reasonably > possible > > which procedure should I have done? I am currently scheduled for a bi-lateral THR on 5 October here in the Bay Area; however, I am talking with Dr. Schmalzried of the Joint Replacement Institute on Tuesday morning and will probably re- schedule with him to have bi-lateral resurfacing. Based upon all the research that I have done to date - which is extensive - I believe that resurfacing is the superior procedure for one who wants to remain active, i.e. tennis and other active sports. If resurfacing is not possible (there are several reasons why) the big head metal-on-metal THR will give you the greatest range of motion with the least chance of dislocation. If you are not all that active, perhaps this is not important. I recommend that you visit the surfacehippy web site and read the posts there. The difference in enthusiasm between that site and this is remarkable. Whale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 My doctor said that ceramic on ceramic is superior to metal prostheses for wear, especially for younger patients. It's also 3 times more expensive than metal.whale1vmfa115 <whale1vmfa115@...> wrote: > > I'd like some advice...I'm 50 and probably will have my hip done > late this> > year or early next I want to become as active as reasonably > possible> > which procedure should I have done?I am currently scheduled for a bi-lateral THR on 5 October here in the Bay Area; however, I am talking with Dr. Schmalzried of the Joint Replacement Institute on Tuesday morning and will probably re-schedule with him to have bi-lateral resurfacing. Based upon all the research that I have done to date - which is extensive - I believe that resurfacing is the superior procedure for one who wants to remain active, i.e. tennis and other active sports. If resurfacing is not possible (there are several reasons why) the big head metal-on-metal THR will give you the greatest range of motion with the least chance of dislocation. If you are not all that active, perhaps this is not important. I recommend that you visit the surfacehippy web site and read the posts there. The difference in enthusiasm between that site and this is remarkable.Whale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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