Newbie for Hip resurfacing in the UK

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You talk to another surgeon who can be more positive about the odds.

If they are worth their salt, the won't put you under for a resurf

unless they feel the odds of success are in your favor. If it is

known to the surgeon that THR is out of the question or at least at

the bottom of the list of preferences, they would say it is not worth

the risk of starting this procedure if percentages don't favor a

preferred result.

Captain Amaze_O

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> I know what you mean but what if you are 40 years old and

resurfacing is not an absolute certain option when you go in the

operating theatre. Do you take the chance hoping the surgeon can

somehow do the lesser op or opt out altogether not wanting to risk

having a THR.

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Hi ,

I am now going to Dr Koen De Smet in Belgium on 12th May I am

going private as I think BHR is worth trying, just to see if I can keep up

playing table tennis, walking and possible ski ing afterwards. I,m really

looking forward to getting it over and done with. Have you heard anything about

your suitability for THR recently, I am interested in your current position,

have you had any encouraging information from your medical advisors

Len

Newbie for Hip resurfacing in the UK

Hi there Len,

I have congenital dysplasia of the left hip which has in turn led to

osteoarthritis. I am now almost 40 years old married with two young children.

My problems started about 10 years ago with some pain in the hip, but the last 3

years have seen a rapid deterioration. I suffer pain when walking and

consequently cant walk very far. Extreme stiffness and a limp after walking to

the shops. I can no longer kick a ball around with my kids, go on family day

trip/holidays that will involve prolonged walking or standing. Some nights I am

unable to sleep for the pain and exercise is a no-no now.

I have tried many NSAIDs but they ALL without exception cause me indigestion

or sickness. I have had suspected stomach ulcers on more than one occasion.

So, there you are the reasons why I am hoping to have a BHR within the next

6-12mths on the NHS. The surgeon cant guarantee that I will be suitable for

that op so I may end up with a THR. Fingers crossed eh.

Keep in touch

[Guest guest]

Newbie for Hip resurfacing in the UK

Hi there Len,

I have congenital dysplasia of the left hip which has in turn led to

osteoarthritis. I am now almost 40 years old married with two young children.

My problems started about 10 years ago with some pain in the hip, but the last 3

years have seen a rapid deterioration. I suffer pain when walking and

consequently cant walk very far. Extreme stiffness and a limp after walking to

the shops. I can no longer kick a ball around with my kids, go on family day

trip/holidays that will involve prolonged walking or standing. Some nights I am

unable to sleep for the pain and exercise is a no-no now.

I have tried many NSAIDs but they ALL without exception cause me

indigestion or sickness. I have had suspected stomach ulcers on more than one

occasion. So, there you are the reasons why I am hoping to have a BHR within

the next 6-12mths on the NHS. The surgeon cant guarantee that I will be

suitable for that op so I may end up with a THR. Fingers crossed eh.

Keep in touch