Guest guest Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Hi Adam, I'm 42, and had a very difficult case; Dr. Koen De Smet has done a BHR operation on my left hip this summer. By the way, several days after my surgery he told me that he just successfully carried out a BHR operation on a 16 year old girl. Also De Smet gave me the name of British surgeon - Mr. O'Hara (or Ohara), located in Birmingham, who can treat, using BHR, difficult cases like mine, however, he is not internationally recognized yet. If you can't find O'Hara's contact information you can probably email to Dr. Koen (www.hip-clinic.com) and ask O'Hara's phone number or email. Cheers, Vlad > hi all > iam a 23 year with a painfull right hip which to cut long story > short has been xrayed and i have been told i need some kind of > replacement. iam awaiting key hole surgery to see how bad the damage > is (basically iam missing half the cart ) and see if i can have > resurfacing done. however as i look for other cases i find iam the > youngest i have read about, is there anyone like myself facing the > same drastic procedures so young? i no its no joy at any age, but i > led an active job and iam worried about whether i can still persue > my job. > is there anyone in the uk that has had hip resurfacing done by > someone they consider 'the best' if there is such a thing..any > advice would be greatful and you'd get my girlfriend of my back! to > be more serious, i really appreciate the help. > thanks adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Hi Adam, I'm 42, and had a very difficult case; Dr. Koen De Smet has done a BHR operation on my left hip this summer. By the way, several days after my surgery he told me that he just successfully carried out a BHR operation on a 16 year old girl. Also De Smet gave me the name of British surgeon - Mr. O'Hara (or Ohara), located in Birmingham, who can treat, using BHR, difficult cases like mine, however, he is not internationally recognized yet. If you can't find O'Hara's contact information you can probably email to Dr. Koen (www.hip-clinic.com) and ask O'Hara's phone number or email. Cheers, Vlad > hi all > iam a 23 year with a painfull right hip which to cut long story > short has been xrayed and i have been told i need some kind of > replacement. iam awaiting key hole surgery to see how bad the damage > is (basically iam missing half the cart ) and see if i can have > resurfacing done. however as i look for other cases i find iam the > youngest i have read about, is there anyone like myself facing the > same drastic procedures so young? i no its no joy at any age, but i > led an active job and iam worried about whether i can still persue > my job. > is there anyone in the uk that has had hip resurfacing done by > someone they consider 'the best' if there is such a thing..any > advice would be greatful and you'd get my girlfriend of my back! to > be more serious, i really appreciate the help. > thanks adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Hi Adam, I'm 42, and had a very difficult case; Dr. Koen De Smet has done a BHR operation on my left hip this summer. By the way, several days after my surgery he told me that he just successfully carried out a BHR operation on a 16 year old girl. Also De Smet gave me the name of British surgeon - Mr. O'Hara (or Ohara), located in Birmingham, who can treat, using BHR, difficult cases like mine, however, he is not internationally recognized yet. If you can't find O'Hara's contact information you can probably email to Dr. Koen (www.hip-clinic.com) and ask O'Hara's phone number or email. Cheers, Vlad > hi all > iam a 23 year with a painfull right hip which to cut long story > short has been xrayed and i have been told i need some kind of > replacement. iam awaiting key hole surgery to see how bad the damage > is (basically iam missing half the cart ) and see if i can have > resurfacing done. however as i look for other cases i find iam the > youngest i have read about, is there anyone like myself facing the > same drastic procedures so young? i no its no joy at any age, but i > led an active job and iam worried about whether i can still persue > my job. > is there anyone in the uk that has had hip resurfacing done by > someone they consider 'the best' if there is such a thing..any > advice would be greatful and you'd get my girlfriend of my back! to > be more serious, i really appreciate the help. > thanks adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Hi Adam & Vlad Mr J O'Hara is an Orthopaedic surgeon who works at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham (he may well use a couple of other hospitals in the area) - please see http://www.roh.nhs.uk/telephone-directory.asp for details. His secretary may deal with NHS patients only but she should be able to put you in touch with the person who deals with private patients. Rog Re: too young?.... Hi Adam, I'm 42, and had a very difficult case; Dr. Koen De Smet has done a BHR operation on my left hip this summer. By the way, several days after my surgery he told me that he just successfully carried out a BHR operation on a 16 year old girl. Also De Smet gave me the name of British surgeon - Mr. O'Hara (or Ohara), located in Birmingham, who can treat, using BHR, difficult cases like mine, however, he is not internationally recognized yet. If you can't find O'Hara's contact information you can probably email to Dr. Koen (www.hip-clinic.com) and ask O'Hara's phone number or email. Cheers, Vlad > hi all > iam a 23 year with a painfull right hip which to cut long story > short has been xrayed and i have been told i need some kind of > replacement. iam awaiting key hole surgery to see how bad the damage > is (basically iam missing half the cart ) and see if i can have > resurfacing done. however as i look for other cases i find iam the > youngest i have read about, is there anyone like myself facing the > same drastic procedures so young? i no its no joy at any age, but i > led an active job and iam worried about whether i can still persue > my job. > is there anyone in the uk that has had hip resurfacing done by > someone they consider 'the best' if there is such a thing..any > advice would be greatful and you'd get my girlfriend of my back! to > be more serious, i really appreciate the help. > thanks adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Hi Adam & Vlad Mr J O'Hara is an Orthopaedic surgeon who works at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham (he may well use a couple of other hospitals in the area) - please see http://www.roh.nhs.uk/telephone-directory.asp for details. His secretary may deal with NHS patients only but she should be able to put you in touch with the person who deals with private patients. Rog Re: too young?.... Hi Adam, I'm 42, and had a very difficult case; Dr. Koen De Smet has done a BHR operation on my left hip this summer. By the way, several days after my surgery he told me that he just successfully carried out a BHR operation on a 16 year old girl. Also De Smet gave me the name of British surgeon - Mr. O'Hara (or Ohara), located in Birmingham, who can treat, using BHR, difficult cases like mine, however, he is not internationally recognized yet. If you can't find O'Hara's contact information you can probably email to Dr. Koen (www.hip-clinic.com) and ask O'Hara's phone number or email. Cheers, Vlad > hi all > iam a 23 year with a painfull right hip which to cut long story > short has been xrayed and i have been told i need some kind of > replacement. iam awaiting key hole surgery to see how bad the damage > is (basically iam missing half the cart ) and see if i can have > resurfacing done. however as i look for other cases i find iam the > youngest i have read about, is there anyone like myself facing the > same drastic procedures so young? i no its no joy at any age, but i > led an active job and iam worried about whether i can still persue > my job. > is there anyone in the uk that has had hip resurfacing done by > someone they consider 'the best' if there is such a thing..any > advice would be greatful and you'd get my girlfriend of my back! to > be more serious, i really appreciate the help. > thanks adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 Hi Adam, Sorry to hear about your hip problems. I had my left hip resurfaced 3 1/2 years ago when I was 34 due to dysplasia & arthritis. I was apparently a complex case but I have never looked back since!!! The only restrictions I have are no contact sports & no bungee jumping or parachuting. I had my operation done privately by Mr Field in St 's hospital in Cheam, Surrey but he also operates on NHS patients in St Helier hospital in Surrey. Please feel free to contact me if you want any more information. Hope you'll soon be pain-free!!! Nicola too young?.... hi all iam a 23 year with a painfull right hip which to cut long story short has been xrayed and i have been told i need some kind of replacement. iam awaiting key hole surgery to see how bad the damage is (basically iam missing half the cart ) and see if i can have resurfacing done. however as i look for other cases i find iam the youngest i have read about, is there anyone like myself facing the same drastic procedures so young? i no its no joy at any age, but i led an active job and iam worried about whether i can still persue my job. is there anyone in the uk that has had hip resurfacing done by someone they consider 'the best' if there is such a thing..any advice would be greatful and you'd get my girlfriend of my back! to be more serious, i really appreciate the help. thanks adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 I believe mcMinn does private only. Ronan Treacy does private and NHS. Both Birmingham. There are at least 3 other UK surgeons that people rate jighly for this op, and that have had 'lots' of experience... Issy To: surfacehippy cc: Subject: Re: too young?.... " ck4ad " ck4ad@...> 08/10/2003 11:47 thanks is that at birm? is that NHS or private? it may be possible for me to go private, however still waiting to hear from work so either would be helpful. > I would consider McMinn and Ronan treacy to be " the best " . > > My partner was resurfaced by McMinn, Dec 2001. > > > > > > To: surfacehippy > cc: > Subject: too young?.... > > " ck4ad " > 07/10/2003 21:13 > > > > > > > hi all > iam a 23 year with a painfull right hip which to cut long story > short has been xrayed and i have been told i need some kind of > replacement. iam awaiting key hole surgery to see how bad the damage > is (basically iam missing half the cart ) and see if i can have > resurfacing done. however as i look for other cases i find iam the > youngest i have read about, is there anyone like myself facing the > same drastic procedures so young? i no its no joy at any age, but i > led an active job and iam worried about whether i can still persue > my job. > is there anyone in the uk that has had hip resurfacing done by > someone they consider 'the best' if there is such a thing..any > advice would be greatful and you'd get my girlfriend of my back! to > be more serious, i really appreciate the help. > thanks adam > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hi Adam, I'm 27 and had my right hip resurfaced in at East Surrey hospital, England by Mr Drabu. He is considered an expert in the orthopoedic field. Before the op my hip was very painful as I was born with a congenital hip and 2 years previous to op it began to hurt after a skiing trip and gradually got worse. The resufacement is the best option for younger people as there is still the option for a total hip replacement in the future. -Hopefully a long way off! I am able to do so much more now painfree- I highly recommend it, let me know if you would like any more info, Abby right hip resurfaced in March 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hi Adam, I'm 27 and had my right hip resurfaced in at East Surrey hospital, England by Mr Drabu. He is considered an expert in the orthopoedic field. Before the op my hip was very painful as I was born with a congenital hip and 2 years previous to op it began to hurt after a skiing trip and gradually got worse. The resufacement is the best option for younger people as there is still the option for a total hip replacement in the future. -Hopefully a long way off! I am able to do so much more now painfree- I highly recommend it, let me know if you would like any more info, Abby right hip resurfaced in March 03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hi Nicola, I was really pleased to read your email as I am 27 and had my right hip resurfaced in East Surrey Redhill, this March. I have heard of lots of older patients having had this done but it is reassuring to know that someone young is doing well 3 1/2 year later! How does your hip feel now? Is there any type of exercise in particular that you do? Im 7 months down the line and feel good however if I wear heels or am on my feet for a while I do sometimes find myself limping if tired, is this anything you have experienced? Best wishes Abby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Hi Abby, It sounds like you're doing really well & I'm sure things will just go on getting better & better for you. You've made the right decision!!! What was the problem with your hip? Who did your operation? My hip feels great!!! My operated leg is slightly longer but I only notice this if I'm wearing flat shoes. I don't limp unless I'm tired or I'm carrying something heavy. I wear heels with no problems although I must admit I haven't tried stilettos!!! The exercises I do are side leg lifts, side leg slides, lunges, bringing my knee up to my chest, back leg lifts, back knee bends & bum squeezes!!! Sorry about the terrible description but I don't know the correct names!!! It sounds a lot but only takes me about half an hour every day. I also go to gigs to see my favourite rock bands & usually end up dancing for 2 hours or more!!! Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any more info. Take care Nicola Re: too young?.... Hi Nicola, I was really pleased to read your email as I am 27 and had my right hip resurfaced in East Surrey Redhill, this March. I have heard of lots of older patients having had this done but it is reassuring to know that someone young is doing well 3 1/2 year later! How does your hip feel now? Is there any type of exercise in particular that you do? Im 7 months down the line and feel good however if I wear heels or am on my feet for a while I do sometimes find myself limping if tired, is this anything you have experienced? Best wishes Abby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Hi Nicola, It's good to know you are feeling good after 2 years, I'm so intrigued to know how long resurfacements last, but I suppose there aren't many cases yet. I was born with my hip out of it's socket (which is very shallow) this wasn't corrected until I was 2. It was then pinned in place and was fine until I was 24. I went skiing and since then my hip became increasingly worse. I didn't have to wait too long for my op which was done by Mr Drabu, have you heard of him? I'm still having physio every month but have started doing Pilates and swimming regularly in order to rebuild my muscles. (This has taken ages!)- I still have a very flat cheek! Did you have much time off work for your op? Is your scar very big? Sorry about all the questions but I'm v. pleased to hear that you are doing so well and it's the first time I've of anyone close in age to myself who has had it done! Thankyou! Best wiches Abby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2003 Report Share Posted October 13, 2003 Hi Abby, I was born with dysplasia of both hips. They were pinned when I was about 18 months old. The left hip was always worse & I always limped & couldn't really do any sports. My left hip started getting much worse in my early 20's so I went to see a NHS consultant who told me that I needed a hip replacement but to come back when I was 40. It got much worse in my early 30's & I decided I would go private. I knew absolutely nothing about re-surfacing but thankfully my private consultant did!!! I haven't heard of Mr Drabu. Had you heard about resurfacing before you went to him? I had physio every day for 10 days after my op but have had none since. I just do all the exercises I was given every day - well, most days!!! I also do a lot of walking. It took a while for my legs to look the same size but they're OK now. I was off work for 6 weeks after my op & 1 have a 12 " scar. I think this is because my operation was more complicated than normal & I had to have bone grafts. Take care & keep us all updated on your recovery. Nicola Re: too young?.... Hi Nicola, It's good to know you are feeling good after 2 years, I'm so intrigued to know how long resurfacements last, but I suppose there aren't many cases yet. I was born with my hip out of it's socket (which is very shallow) this wasn't corrected until I was 2. It was then pinned in place and was fine until I was 24. I went skiing and since then my hip became increasingly worse. I didn't have to wait too long for my op which was done by Mr Drabu, have you heard of him? I'm still having physio every month but have started doing Pilates and swimming regularly in order to rebuild my muscles. (This has taken ages!)- I still have a very flat cheek! Did you have much time off work for your op? Is your scar very big? Sorry about all the questions but I'm v. pleased to hear that you are doing so well and it's the first time I've of anyone close in age to myself who has had it done! Thankyou! Best wiches Abby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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