Guest guest Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 I'm a 22 year old woman and I have pretty severe bone on bone osteoarthritis in my right hip as a result of congenital hip dislocation. The time has come to do something about it as it is affecting every aspect of my life. I've seen a few doctors and so far most seem to be pushing for me to go for hip resurfacing which I am very open minded about. However one doctor I have spoken to is completely against it - he wants to take the plate out of my hip, wait two years (or longer if I can bear it) and then give me a THR. I feel inclined to go for the resurfacing as if it is successful my quality of life will be regained much quicker and there's a possibility it will last me the rest of my life. THe only problem is that I feel like this option is being 'sold' to me from almost every angle and because of this I don't know if I'm being given the full picture. DOes anyone know of why this other doctor (who is well respected in his field) is so against resurfacing? What are the benefits of a THR over a resurf? ANY advice/opinions/musings greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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