Re: Re: MOM V Resurfacing?

[Guest guest]

I think it is great of Sue to share her interesting story, as we need to know

all the problems that one may have or potentially have in resurfacing.

However, I do think that she is the exception rather than the rule for

resurfacing. From my short experience and the reports of thousands on this

site, resurfacing is a far better procedure than THR- especially if you want

to lead an active running sport lifestyle.

Hopefully, Sue's problems with her resurfaced side will improve as I don't

think it can be called a failure. I'm assuming she has the large ball on her

THR side which is much closer to the advantages of resurfacing. Given a

choice, I'd rather take my chances saving bone and foregoing the stem.

Saeed

BHR bilateral simultaneous resurfs 7-2-02 w/Dr DeSmet and running/scampering

all over the place.

[Guest guest]

I think it is great of Sue to share her interesting story, as we need to know

all the problems that one may have or potentially have in resurfacing.

However, I do think that she is the exception rather than the rule for

resurfacing. From my short experience and the reports of thousands on this

site, resurfacing is a far better procedure than THR- especially if you want

to lead an active running sport lifestyle.

Hopefully, Sue's problems with her resurfaced side will improve as I don't

think it can be called a failure. I'm assuming she has the large ball on her

THR side which is much closer to the advantages of resurfacing. Given a

choice, I'd rather take my chances saving bone and foregoing the stem.

Saeed

BHR bilateral simultaneous resurfs 7-2-02 w/Dr DeSmet and running/scampering

all over the place.

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Don't know how to get to the archived messages, I would be very interested

in reading your article though, I have gotten to the point where I am

comparing the two procedures now for relative advantages/disadvantages. I am

from the UK but live in the US where resurfacing can mean insurance company

nightmares. From what I can see so far a MOM seems to be a fair alternative,

personally I am getting to the point (pain argh!) where its all starting to

look good! Could you forward me 8901 or let me know where it can be found!

Regards, Clive

RE: MOM V Resurfacing?

Hi Clive

I have had MOM THR (right - 15+ years ago) and BHR (Left Dec 2001). I wrote

of my experiences of the two in posting 8901 in the archives. If you can't

find this posting let me know and I will forward a copy to you.

I have to say again - as I battle with pain in my resurfaced hip (for 2

months now after 7 months of complete freedom from pain) - thus far I am far

more restricted by the resurfaced hip than I have been in the fifteen years

I have had the MOM THR - which for all intents and purposes has allowed me

to live a relatively normal life (including crossing my legs, cycling,

hiking etc).

I like have also been subject to the unpleasant experience of squeaking

(about 5 times now - although Mr Treacy said it only normally occurs as a

once off) and unfortunately mine does not seem to be related to my hydration

levels. The pain I have had the past couple of months appears to be muscular

in nature - but I eventually see MR T on Wednesday so hope there will be

some answers to this.

I still live in hope that I might have something of the same joy and

happiness from the BHR as I have had for such a long period - and continue

to enjoy from the THR!

Regards

Sue

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue,

Don't know how to get to the archived messages, I would be very interested

in reading your article though, I have gotten to the point where I am

comparing the two procedures now for relative advantages/disadvantages. I am

from the UK but live in the US where resurfacing can mean insurance company

nightmares. From what I can see so far a MOM seems to be a fair alternative,

personally I am getting to the point (pain argh!) where its all starting to

look good! Could you forward me 8901 or let me know where it can be found!

Regards, Clive

RE: MOM V Resurfacing?

Hi Clive

I have had MOM THR (right - 15+ years ago) and BHR (Left Dec 2001). I wrote

of my experiences of the two in posting 8901 in the archives. If you can't

find this posting let me know and I will forward a copy to you.

I have to say again - as I battle with pain in my resurfaced hip (for 2

months now after 7 months of complete freedom from pain) - thus far I am far

more restricted by the resurfaced hip than I have been in the fifteen years

I have had the MOM THR - which for all intents and purposes has allowed me

to live a relatively normal life (including crossing my legs, cycling,

hiking etc).

I like have also been subject to the unpleasant experience of squeaking

(about 5 times now - although Mr Treacy said it only normally occurs as a

once off) and unfortunately mine does not seem to be related to my hydration

levels. The pain I have had the past couple of months appears to be muscular

in nature - but I eventually see MR T on Wednesday so hope there will be

some answers to this.

I still live in hope that I might have something of the same joy and

happiness from the BHR as I have had for such a long period - and continue

to enjoy from the THR!

Regards

Sue

[Guest guest]

Hi Saeed,

You are probably right, just trying to get " direct comparison " from people

who know. Everyone says its better, just wanna know what " better " is from an

end user standpoint, plus there do seem to be a few people squeaking out

there?

/clive.

Re: RE: MOM V Resurfacing?

I think it is great of Sue to share her interesting story, as we need to

know

all the problems that one may have or potentially have in resurfacing.

However, I do think that she is the exception rather than the rule for

resurfacing. From my short experience and the reports of thousands on this

site, resurfacing is a far better procedure than THR- especially if you want

to lead an active running sport lifestyle.

Hopefully, Sue's problems with her resurfaced side will improve as I don't

think it can be called a failure. I'm assuming she has the large ball on her

THR side which is much closer to the advantages of resurfacing. Given a

choice, I'd rather take my chances saving bone and foregoing the stem.

Saeed

BHR bilateral simultaneous resurfs 7-2-02 w/Dr DeSmet and running/scampering

all over the place.

[Guest guest]

Hi Saeed,

You are probably right, just trying to get " direct comparison " from people

who know. Everyone says its better, just wanna know what " better " is from an

end user standpoint, plus there do seem to be a few people squeaking out

there?

/clive.

Re: RE: MOM V Resurfacing?

I think it is great of Sue to share her interesting story, as we need to

know

all the problems that one may have or potentially have in resurfacing.

However, I do think that she is the exception rather than the rule for

resurfacing. From my short experience and the reports of thousands on this

site, resurfacing is a far better procedure than THR- especially if you want

to lead an active running sport lifestyle.

Hopefully, Sue's problems with her resurfaced side will improve as I don't

think it can be called a failure. I'm assuming she has the large ball on her

THR side which is much closer to the advantages of resurfacing. Given a

choice, I'd rather take my chances saving bone and foregoing the stem.

Saeed

BHR bilateral simultaneous resurfs 7-2-02 w/Dr DeSmet and running/scampering

all over the place.

[Guest guest]

Hi Andy,

That makes sense doesn't it, there is always a trade off somewhere, I like

the thought of a resurf but have really bad Dysplasia don't know if I would

be a candidate, I will find out soon if I can get referred to JRI or someone

who does it in the San Francisco area. I guess what prompted my initial

enquiry was prepping myself for the next best thing. Lately " digging it out "

with a " blunt spoon " also seems worthy of consideration (joke)!

/clive.

Re: MOM V Resurfacing?

Clive,

I had a resurface 9/6 and was performed with an anterior approach.

With the anterior approach, the restrictions are opposite to what

they are with the posterior approach. I am able to bend past 90

degrees but can not flex my leg backwards. I can intternally rotate

but I can not externally rotate and I can not cross the midline. I

am still pretty early on but am very happy with the results thus

far. I have exceeded the 90 degrees many times getting in and out of

recliner without incident.

Good luck in your search for info.

Regards,

Andy Scrobola

>

> Hi all,

>

> I am curious to hear from anyone who has a MOM THR and a resurf to

compare

> the two, been with the group for while now but have not heard any

direct

> comparisons, I've been looking at Dr. Matta in LA's anterior

approach

>

http://www.hipandpelvis.com/patient_education/totalhip/index.html ,

he does

> not appear to require any post op precautions, or stress any

ongoing

> restrictions because of the surgical technique he uses. Anyone have

> opinions, or any ex-patients of his out there?

>

> Regards,

>

> Clive

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

The squeaking may certainly not " indicate binding or friction " putting " the

bone/prosthetic fixation at risk. " Come' on Gordon. Clearly we want to be

factual here and not put forth a rather frightening sounding layman's theory.

When I was in Belgium Dr De Smet addressed the squeaking, but it was of such

little concern that I quickly forgot EXACTLY what he said and so put it out of

my mind. He did say that after all healing had taken place- at LEAST a year- if

it occurred in mine- it would disappear. And so I am thinking that he indicated

the device continues to " seat " -especially as muscles and tendons strengthen and

heal- consequently tightening. At the most, by the way, he cuts and styles 5

hips a day. I am intrigued by your idea of a poll, however. That is a good

idea.

Rock climbin' Jude

De Smet 09/11/02

Re: MOM V Resurfacing?

> I think it is great of Sue to share her interesting story, as we

need to know

> all the problems that one may have or potentially have in

resurfacing.

> However, I do think that she is the exception rather than the rule

for

> resurfacing. ...

While it's true that this board has seen 10k postings in the last 2

1/2 years there are, by today's count 570 members, of whom perhaps

100 post with greater or lesser regularity. It would be interesting

to have the statistics on how many members are post-op, and how many

are still considering their options. It would also be interesting to

know how many members have had each of the 3 different prosthetics,

and a summary of the failure/problem rate. Our numbers may be

approaching statistical significance and if I've succeeded in

arousing 's scientific curiousity, another poll may be on the

horizon. The orthopaedic establishment's resistance to resurfacing is

largely predicated on the paucity of peer-reviewed clinical studies,

but with the Birmingham barbers performing 8 and 10 of these a day at

10k Sterling a pop, when will they ever have time to put pen to

paper? And with the procedure succeeding so well on the basis of

patient driven demand, why would they bother? The successes are well

known and publicised, the problems less so. The squeaking occurances

clearly indicate binding or friction which puts the bone/prosthetic

fixation at risk. At least a dozen of the people who post on this

site have reported incidences of this problem and I'm sure we'd all

like to haer a professional discussion of it.-- Gord

[Guest guest]

Hi Jude,

I like what you said to Gordon. it's good to step on those wild laymans's

theories. I did like what he said about Treacy and McMinn being too busy with

their surgeries to bother with the peer review stuff, that is probably true.

Hope you are feeling good. Did you see that fantastic post by Drew Dixon (DeSmet

patient) doing a Triathalon at 8 months! Wow! Talk about inspiring!

Saeed

[Guest guest]

Part of the problem with the review was that people were to busy living to

bother sending the paperwork in!.