Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 Hi Maureen, Well it was given to me as a possible outcome of my Resurface in list of possible side effects........ the reason given was because I had an existing scar in the area and it was possible that nerves had been damaged there when the hip was fused 35 years ago........ and because I never used the leg properly it was possible for it to have existed and not made its presence felt........... I doubt nerve damage is solely the provence of a THR op rather than a Resurface........ Just one of those awful side effects that some of us are unlucky enough to have happen............... As I understood it at the time ,if it had happened in my case, there was a good chance of it healing............ Thankfully it didn't so I cannot answer that bit........... I am sure I have seen people refer to it over on the Total Hip list and they may answer that quickly........ Edith LBHR Sydney Australia 8/02 Dr. L Walter > > Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week > without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was > said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot > and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control > her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid > in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said > there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the > feeling and control will return.... " > > I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a > result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? > >From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve > damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip > replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. > > Maureen > R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 Hi Maureen, Well it was given to me as a possible outcome of my Resurface in list of possible side effects........ the reason given was because I had an existing scar in the area and it was possible that nerves had been damaged there when the hip was fused 35 years ago........ and because I never used the leg properly it was possible for it to have existed and not made its presence felt........... I doubt nerve damage is solely the provence of a THR op rather than a Resurface........ Just one of those awful side effects that some of us are unlucky enough to have happen............... As I understood it at the time ,if it had happened in my case, there was a good chance of it healing............ Thankfully it didn't so I cannot answer that bit........... I am sure I have seen people refer to it over on the Total Hip list and they may answer that quickly........ Edith LBHR Sydney Australia 8/02 Dr. L Walter > > Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week > without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was > said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot > and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control > her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid > in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said > there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the > feeling and control will return.... " > > I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a > result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? > >From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve > damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip > replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. > > Maureen > R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 Maureen My sister had hip and pelvic surgery after a horse riding accident and suffered foot drop. It was caused by slight damage to a large nerve close to the hip. I think she was given the same odds as your friend for recovery. Now she has perfect function in the foot and ankle but a small numb patch of skin. Hope your friends' outcome is as good. Kathy BHR Mr Treacy 26-06-02 > To all: > > Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week > without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was > said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot > and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control > her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid > in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said > there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the > feeling and control will return.... " > > I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a > result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? > From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve > damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip > replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. > > Maureen > R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 Maureen My sister had hip and pelvic surgery after a horse riding accident and suffered foot drop. It was caused by slight damage to a large nerve close to the hip. I think she was given the same odds as your friend for recovery. Now she has perfect function in the foot and ankle but a small numb patch of skin. Hope your friends' outcome is as good. Kathy BHR Mr Treacy 26-06-02 > To all: > > Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week > without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was > said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot > and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control > her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid > in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said > there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the > feeling and control will return.... " > > I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a > result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? > From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve > damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip > replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. > > Maureen > R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 Maureen My sister had hip and pelvic surgery after a horse riding accident and suffered foot drop. It was caused by slight damage to a large nerve close to the hip. I think she was given the same odds as your friend for recovery. Now she has perfect function in the foot and ankle but a small numb patch of skin. Hope your friends' outcome is as good. Kathy BHR Mr Treacy 26-06-02 > To all: > > Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week > without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was > said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot > and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control > her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid > in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said > there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the > feeling and control will return.... " > > I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a > result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? > From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve > damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip > replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. > > Maureen > R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 could be nerve damage where the damage is around the hip area. or - they have to yank HARD to dislocate the hip - so that could have caused damage around the foot. smartprco on 28/02/2003 07:30:51 To: surfacehippy cc: bcc: " <smartprco, 28 February 2003, 7:30 a.m. Contact: Contact: Dropfoot To all: Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the feeling and control will return.... " I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. Maureen R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 could be nerve damage where the damage is around the hip area. or - they have to yank HARD to dislocate the hip - so that could have caused damage around the foot. smartprco on 28/02/2003 07:30:51 To: surfacehippy cc: bcc: " <smartprco, 28 February 2003, 7:30 a.m. Contact: Contact: Dropfoot To all: Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the feeling and control will return.... " I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. Maureen R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 could be nerve damage where the damage is around the hip area. or - they have to yank HARD to dislocate the hip - so that could have caused damage around the foot. smartprco on 28/02/2003 07:30:51 To: surfacehippy cc: bcc: " <smartprco, 28 February 2003, 7:30 a.m. Contact: Contact: Dropfoot To all: Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the feeling and control will return.... " I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. Maureen R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 Hi Maureen, I did a little search on UK sites and camme up with:- http://www.etb.co.uk/p6.html which states that European Technology for Business Ltd. are currently working with Finetech Medical and other partners in the UK, Holland and Ireland on a new implantable system to help patients suffering with 'Drop Foot'. This medical condition, where patients drag their leg rather than lift it when walking is often associated with stroke patients. The phase 1 implant system, shown in the attached photo, comprised a foot switch and a transmitter that are external to the patient plus a receiver, cable and nerve electrodes that are implanted in the leg. The first devices are planned to be available in 2003 Perhaps this device is not needed, but knowing what's around the corner, so to speak, may help prevent your friend from worrying. Dropfoot To all: Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the feeling and control will return.... " I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. Maureen R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 Hi Maureen, I did a little search on UK sites and camme up with:- http://www.etb.co.uk/p6.html which states that European Technology for Business Ltd. are currently working with Finetech Medical and other partners in the UK, Holland and Ireland on a new implantable system to help patients suffering with 'Drop Foot'. This medical condition, where patients drag their leg rather than lift it when walking is often associated with stroke patients. The phase 1 implant system, shown in the attached photo, comprised a foot switch and a transmitter that are external to the patient plus a receiver, cable and nerve electrodes that are implanted in the leg. The first devices are planned to be available in 2003 Perhaps this device is not needed, but knowing what's around the corner, so to speak, may help prevent your friend from worrying. Dropfoot To all: Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the feeling and control will return.... " I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. Maureen R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 Hi Maureen, I did a little search on UK sites and camme up with:- http://www.etb.co.uk/p6.html which states that European Technology for Business Ltd. are currently working with Finetech Medical and other partners in the UK, Holland and Ireland on a new implantable system to help patients suffering with 'Drop Foot'. This medical condition, where patients drag their leg rather than lift it when walking is often associated with stroke patients. The phase 1 implant system, shown in the attached photo, comprised a foot switch and a transmitter that are external to the patient plus a receiver, cable and nerve electrodes that are implanted in the leg. The first devices are planned to be available in 2003 Perhaps this device is not needed, but knowing what's around the corner, so to speak, may help prevent your friend from worrying. Dropfoot To all: Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the feeling and control will return.... " I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. Maureen R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 A brochure I received when I had a consult for THR (at Hospital for Special Surgery in N.Y.C.) clearly discloses the possibliity of nerve damage -- 1 in 500 cases. It says recovery " usually " occurs (no mention of those odds), otherwise, a brace may be needed. That prospect was/is my greatest fear. In now researching the resurfacing option, I was going to ask if there was less risk w/ this procedure. Seems like in either case, the femur must be dislodged from the socket. Is the manipulation of the leg during THR, which causes the damage, less " violent " in resurfacing? Would there be less jarring when the bone isn't being amputated and reamed out? Actually, seeing the question in B & W, the answer seems obvious, but I'd be curious to know people's opinions or knowledge in that regard. I want to thank everyone again. I have received so much helpful information. Kathleen " khodderwilliams " wrote: > Maureen > My sister had hip and pelvic surgery after a horse riding accident > and suffered foot drop. It was caused by slight damage to a large > nerve close to the hip. I think she was given the same odds as your > friend for recovery. Now she has perfect function in the foot and > ankle but a small numb patch of skin. Hope your friends' outcome is > as good. > Kathy > BHR Mr Treacy 26-06-02 > > > > To all: > > > > Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week > > without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was > > said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her > foot > > and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot > control > > her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid > > in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said > > there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the > > feeling and control will return.... " > > > > I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a > > result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a > thing? > > From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by > nerve > > damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip > > replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. > > > > Maureen > > R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 A brochure I received when I had a consult for THR (at Hospital for Special Surgery in N.Y.C.) clearly discloses the possibliity of nerve damage -- 1 in 500 cases. It says recovery " usually " occurs (no mention of those odds), otherwise, a brace may be needed. That prospect was/is my greatest fear. In now researching the resurfacing option, I was going to ask if there was less risk w/ this procedure. Seems like in either case, the femur must be dislodged from the socket. Is the manipulation of the leg during THR, which causes the damage, less " violent " in resurfacing? Would there be less jarring when the bone isn't being amputated and reamed out? Actually, seeing the question in B & W, the answer seems obvious, but I'd be curious to know people's opinions or knowledge in that regard. I want to thank everyone again. I have received so much helpful information. Kathleen " khodderwilliams " wrote: > Maureen > My sister had hip and pelvic surgery after a horse riding accident > and suffered foot drop. It was caused by slight damage to a large > nerve close to the hip. I think she was given the same odds as your > friend for recovery. Now she has perfect function in the foot and > ankle but a small numb patch of skin. Hope your friends' outcome is > as good. > Kathy > BHR Mr Treacy 26-06-02 > > > > To all: > > > > Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week > > without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was > > said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her > foot > > and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot > control > > her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid > > in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said > > there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the > > feeling and control will return.... " > > > > I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a > > result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a > thing? > > From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by > nerve > > damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip > > replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. > > > > Maureen > > R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 A brochure I received when I had a consult for THR (at Hospital for Special Surgery in N.Y.C.) clearly discloses the possibility of nerve damage -- 1 in 500 cases. It says recovery " usually " occurs (no mention of those odds), otherwise, a brace may be needed. That prospect was/is my greatest fear. In now researching the resurfacing option, I was going to ask if there was less risk w/ this procedure. Seems like in either case, the femur must be dislodged from the socket. Is the manipulation of the leg during THR, which causes the damage, less " violent " in resurfacing? Would there be less jarring when the bone isn't being amputated and reamed out? Actually, seeing the question in B & W, the answer seems obvious, but I'd be curious to know people's opinions or knowledge in that regard. I want to thank everyone again. I have received so much helpful information. Kathleen Isobel Hotten wrote: > could be nerve damage where the damage is around the hip area. > > or - they have to yank HARD to dislocate the hip - so that could have > caused damage around the foot. > > smartprco on 28/02/2003 07:30:51 > > To: surfacehippy > cc: > bcc: > " <smartprco, 28 February > 2003, 7:30 a.m. > Contact: > Contact: > > Dropfoot > > To all: > > Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week > without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was > said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot > and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control > her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid > in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said > there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the > feeling and control will return.... " > > I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a > result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? > >From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve > damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip > replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. > > Maureen > R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2003 Report Share Posted February 28, 2003 A brochure I received when I had a consult for THR (at Hospital for Special Surgery in N.Y.C.) clearly discloses the possibility of nerve damage -- 1 in 500 cases. It says recovery " usually " occurs (no mention of those odds), otherwise, a brace may be needed. That prospect was/is my greatest fear. In now researching the resurfacing option, I was going to ask if there was less risk w/ this procedure. Seems like in either case, the femur must be dislodged from the socket. Is the manipulation of the leg during THR, which causes the damage, less " violent " in resurfacing? Would there be less jarring when the bone isn't being amputated and reamed out? Actually, seeing the question in B & W, the answer seems obvious, but I'd be curious to know people's opinions or knowledge in that regard. I want to thank everyone again. I have received so much helpful information. Kathleen Isobel Hotten wrote: > could be nerve damage where the damage is around the hip area. > > or - they have to yank HARD to dislocate the hip - so that could have > caused damage around the foot. > > smartprco on 28/02/2003 07:30:51 > > To: surfacehippy > cc: > bcc: > " <smartprco, 28 February > 2003, 7:30 a.m. > Contact: > Contact: > > Dropfoot > > To all: > > Unfortunately, a friend of mine went ahead and had a THR last week > without investigating her candidacy for resurfacing. While it was > said that the surgery went fine, according to her husband, " her foot > and lower leg are numb, with pins and needles, and she cannot control > her foot in order to be able to walk. She is getting a brace to aid > in walking. This condition is called dropfoot....The surgeon said > there is an 80% recovery rate and in 6-12 weeks we may know if the > feeling and control will return.... " > > I've never heard of anyone coming out of resurfacing with such a > result, but does anyone out there know anything about such a thing? > >From what I could tell from a quick 'Net search, it's caused by nerve > damage to the foot. How can such a thing happen during a hip > replacement? Would appreciate any comments, info, etc. > > Maureen > R hip, Dr. s, Cormet, 10.31.02 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 Hi Maureen, After an osteotomy in November 01 I realised the thigh on my unoperated leg was numb. My OS could not explain how this could have occured in surgery but was able to explain that the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve had been somehow compressed. I felt a lot of pain and a burning sensation for several weeks after the Op and through the TH forum discovered that the condition was known as meralgia paresthetica (me-ral'-gee-a par-es-thet'-i-ka). Gradually I began to regain sensation in my thigh but it took over a year before the numbness was gone. My thigh is still a little sensitive but does not concern me. Nerves take a long time to recover and hopefully your friend will be fortunate. A number of hippies have suffered from footdrop and posted on the Totally Hip site so posting a question there may give you some more info. All the best Dasher Osteotomy Nov 01, BHR Oct 02 - Young, Melb. Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 Hi Maureen, After an osteotomy in November 01 I realised the thigh on my unoperated leg was numb. My OS could not explain how this could have occured in surgery but was able to explain that the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve had been somehow compressed. I felt a lot of pain and a burning sensation for several weeks after the Op and through the TH forum discovered that the condition was known as meralgia paresthetica (me-ral'-gee-a par-es-thet'-i-ka). Gradually I began to regain sensation in my thigh but it took over a year before the numbness was gone. My thigh is still a little sensitive but does not concern me. Nerves take a long time to recover and hopefully your friend will be fortunate. A number of hippies have suffered from footdrop and posted on the Totally Hip site so posting a question there may give you some more info. All the best Dasher Osteotomy Nov 01, BHR Oct 02 - Young, Melb. Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 Hi Maureen, After an osteotomy in November 01 I realised the thigh on my unoperated leg was numb. My OS could not explain how this could have occured in surgery but was able to explain that the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve had been somehow compressed. I felt a lot of pain and a burning sensation for several weeks after the Op and through the TH forum discovered that the condition was known as meralgia paresthetica (me-ral'-gee-a par-es-thet'-i-ka). Gradually I began to regain sensation in my thigh but it took over a year before the numbness was gone. My thigh is still a little sensitive but does not concern me. Nerves take a long time to recover and hopefully your friend will be fortunate. A number of hippies have suffered from footdrop and posted on the Totally Hip site so posting a question there may give you some more info. All the best Dasher Osteotomy Nov 01, BHR Oct 02 - Young, Melb. Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 To all who have responded to my query: Thank you for your knowledge and concern. And please keep those responses coming. I still would like to know if there's any less risk with resurfacing. (My friend is going to have her other hip THR'd, as well!) Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 I work in surgery as an orhtopedic nurse doing total joint replacements everyday. I can tell you from what I have seen and assisted on, when the leg is dislocated it is not violent. It is done by pulling and twisting on the leg with the knee bent at about a 90 degree angle. It is very smooth and done by the surgeon or his or her assitant under their supervision. I have no idea if the same is true for the resurfacing procedure. What I do know is that nerve damage during this time is usually caused by improperly placed or prolonged placement of retractors. The retractors are necessary to gain exposure of the area. Another thing have I learned over the years is that everyones body is not laid out the same, which could place the femoral nerve, for example, in more jeopordy in some more than others. If the drop foot was caused by compression, there is a good chance of recovery and healing of the nerve. If it was severed, the odds are less of a normal recovery. Nerve fibers do regenerate, but the is no gaurentee that they will work the same or as well as the originally did. I didn't worry about this going into surgery since the odds are low. I put my trust in my surgeon and my faith in god and am happy to report I have no nerve damage at all... anywhere. Diane (Dr.Kennedy 1/23/03) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 At 02:30 PM 3/1/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Thank you for your knowledge and concern. And please keep those responses >coming. I still would like to know if there's any less risk with >resurfacing. (My friend is going to have her other hip THR'd, as well!) > >Maureen, I have a friend who had THR on her hip and had nothing but problems (multiple dislocations). I tried to convince her to at least check out resurfacing, but she went ahead and had a THR on the other hip also. Although it has been better than the first one, she has dislocated it also, and her whole life has changed drastically since her surgeries, not for the better as I can see it. Unfortunately, we can't drag them in to our resurfacing docs (although I would have liked to several times). C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 At 02:30 PM 3/1/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Thank you for your knowledge and concern. And please keep those responses >coming. I still would like to know if there's any less risk with >resurfacing. (My friend is going to have her other hip THR'd, as well!) > >Maureen, I have a friend who had THR on her hip and had nothing but problems (multiple dislocations). I tried to convince her to at least check out resurfacing, but she went ahead and had a THR on the other hip also. Although it has been better than the first one, she has dislocated it also, and her whole life has changed drastically since her surgeries, not for the better as I can see it. Unfortunately, we can't drag them in to our resurfacing docs (although I would have liked to several times). C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 At 02:30 PM 3/1/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Thank you for your knowledge and concern. And please keep those responses >coming. I still would like to know if there's any less risk with >resurfacing. (My friend is going to have her other hip THR'd, as well!) > >Maureen, I have a friend who had THR on her hip and had nothing but problems (multiple dislocations). I tried to convince her to at least check out resurfacing, but she went ahead and had a THR on the other hip also. Although it has been better than the first one, she has dislocated it also, and her whole life has changed drastically since her surgeries, not for the better as I can see it. Unfortunately, we can't drag them in to our resurfacing docs (although I would have liked to several times). C+ 5/25/01 and 6/28/01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 Hi Maureen There's nothing wrong with THR - hundreds of thousands are done each year. This wouldn't be the case if they were terrible. A lot of us (surfacehippy members) know that resurfacing buys time and therefore your almost assured of an extra hip lifespan of 10 years + (some may say 20 years +). Having said this, until resurfacing gets more common, which it is in the UK and apparently Australia looking at recent emails, then word will not get around. This word has to spread to other nations before it'll be taken seriously - it wont be long before the USA has 5000 resurfers and then it makes life difficult for the OS's who decry resurfacing - they'll have to learn another tune. I had a problem with Lymphodema following my surgery on my right hip in May 2001. I was through my Parkinsons Specialist put in touch with a specialised clinic (one of 7 in the UK at that time). Lymphodema is where your circulation cannot cope and you end up with permanent (?) swelling of the foot/ankle/leg. Through this clinic my circulation has been improved - if anyone wants to know anymore then please email me. It is fairly common in certain cancer patients & is also a rare occurrence in all forms of hip surgery (resurfacing + THR). It occurs in orthopaedics due to the cutting of vessels in the hip and although rare is more common in people that have been treated for varicose veins. I haven't posted this before because the chance of it happening to one of you is remote and in my circumstances through wearing an elastic support sock under my normal one there are no physical signs. The elastic sock can be left off for swimming etc. as the swelling does not re-occur until I've been weight bearing for several hours. I'm telling you this because if it had happened with my first BHR I would have still had a second. A bit like your friend with her THR. Rog Re: Re: Dropfoot To all who have responded to my query: Thank you for your knowledge and concern. And please keep those responses coming. I still would like to know if there's any less risk with resurfacing. (My friend is going to have her other hip THR'd, as well!) Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 Hi Maureen There's nothing wrong with THR - hundreds of thousands are done each year. This wouldn't be the case if they were terrible. A lot of us (surfacehippy members) know that resurfacing buys time and therefore your almost assured of an extra hip lifespan of 10 years + (some may say 20 years +). Having said this, until resurfacing gets more common, which it is in the UK and apparently Australia looking at recent emails, then word will not get around. This word has to spread to other nations before it'll be taken seriously - it wont be long before the USA has 5000 resurfers and then it makes life difficult for the OS's who decry resurfacing - they'll have to learn another tune. I had a problem with Lymphodema following my surgery on my right hip in May 2001. I was through my Parkinsons Specialist put in touch with a specialised clinic (one of 7 in the UK at that time). Lymphodema is where your circulation cannot cope and you end up with permanent (?) swelling of the foot/ankle/leg. Through this clinic my circulation has been improved - if anyone wants to know anymore then please email me. It is fairly common in certain cancer patients & is also a rare occurrence in all forms of hip surgery (resurfacing + THR). It occurs in orthopaedics due to the cutting of vessels in the hip and although rare is more common in people that have been treated for varicose veins. I haven't posted this before because the chance of it happening to one of you is remote and in my circumstances through wearing an elastic support sock under my normal one there are no physical signs. The elastic sock can be left off for swimming etc. as the swelling does not re-occur until I've been weight bearing for several hours. I'm telling you this because if it had happened with my first BHR I would have still had a second. A bit like your friend with her THR. Rog Re: Re: Dropfoot To all who have responded to my query: Thank you for your knowledge and concern. And please keep those responses coming. I still would like to know if there's any less risk with resurfacing. (My friend is going to have her other hip THR'd, as well!) Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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