Guest guest Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Hiya I'm 22 and I have advanced osteo arthritis in my right hip which I've had since I was 18 as a result of congenital hip dysplesia. At the moment I've got to make the decision between a replacement and resurfacing and as far as I can tell resurfacing appears to be the best option for me. Does anyone know how long how long a resurfacing done in Birmingham is likely to last me. I still have pins in my leg which need to come out in an awkward operation before a replacement is done but it's better to do this when I'm young. Whereas if I have a resurfacing they can stay in as they don't cause me any problems. What I have to decide is should I get the pins out, wait a couple of years for my bones to heal and then get a resurfacing done. Or should I just get the resurfacing done in Autumn and wait and see and hope I never need a replacement. One thing I do know is that I can't put off doing SOMETHING any longer - this is totally disrupting every aspect of my life. Is anyone else out there in a similar situation? Any thoughts anyone? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! BBCi at http://www.bbc.co.uk/ This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views which are not the views of the BBC unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system. Do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it and notify the sender immediately. Please note that the BBC monitors e-mails sent or received. Further communication will signify your consent to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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