Re: Looking at Resurfacing & making decision

[Guest guest]

Hi

You probably have heterotopic ossifiation (new bone

formation)....that can to some extent compromise the result of a BHR

or even a THR in terms of stiffness, so consider Indomethacin

capsules (antiinflammatory medication after surgery) to prevent new

bone forming, or radiation.

I do have patients who have gone back o high impact sport like

karate, judo, tennis, etc at about 6mths to a yearafter surgery.

Dr Ameet Pispati

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mumbai, India

> HI, I'm 50 and active and am looking at hip resurfacing. I have been

> seen by Dr. Gordan Allan at SIU and am a candidate. I am asking the

> following questions for anyone who has experienced this procedure.

> (1) Anyone familar with BC/BS Wisconsin and this procedure?

> (2) Anyone been treated by Dr. Allan?

> (3) Has it been everything you expected?

> (4) I have the type of arthritis that grows bone, and he has talked

> about post-op radiation to stop this from affecting the implant.

Has

> anyone experienced this?

> (5) Has anyone got back to playing sports? Which Sports and how

does

> it feel?

>

> Thanks.

[Guest guest]

> > HI, I'm 50 and active and am looking at hip resurfacing. I have been

> > seen by Dr. Gordan Allan at SIU and am a candidate. I am asking the

> > following questions for anyone who has experienced this procedure.

> > (1) Anyone familar with BC/BS Wisconsin and this procedure?

> > (2) Anyone been treated by Dr. Allan?

> > (3) Has it been everything you expected?

> > (4) I have the type of arthritis that grows bone, and he has talked

> > about post-op radiation to stop this from affecting the implant.

> Has

> > anyone experienced this?

> > (5) Has anyone got back to playing sports? Which Sports and how

> does

> > it feel?

> >

> > Thanks.

Hello back!

I'm 57, active again and was resurfed 6 months ago.

(1) Sorry, but American Republic in Iowa just paid for mine.

(2) Sorry again, I went to Belgium. The local OA's only do THR.

(3) Much more! I'm back to being a kid again.

(4) OA grows bone to stabilize the joint as cartilage disappears. Once

the joint surfaces are renewed, indomethacin for several weeks works

just fine until the body gets used to the new joints and the repair

process slows. I get enough radiation out in the yard!

(5) Aerobics at about 6 weeks. Soccer at about 6 months. My legs still

aren't anywhere near their former strength especially around the hips,

but they're coming along. I'm having a ball (no pun intended).)

Good luck!

Steve Vince

Bilat BHR De Smet Jan 6, 2004

[Guest guest]

> > HI, I'm 50 and active and am looking at hip resurfacing. I have been

> > seen by Dr. Gordan Allan at SIU and am a candidate. I am asking the

> > following questions for anyone who has experienced this procedure.

> > (1) Anyone familar with BC/BS Wisconsin and this procedure?

> > (2) Anyone been treated by Dr. Allan?

> > (3) Has it been everything you expected?

> > (4) I have the type of arthritis that grows bone, and he has talked

> > about post-op radiation to stop this from affecting the implant.

> Has

> > anyone experienced this?

> > (5) Has anyone got back to playing sports? Which Sports and how

> does

> > it feel?

> >

> > Thanks.

Hello back!

I'm 57, active again and was resurfed 6 months ago.

(1) Sorry, but American Republic in Iowa just paid for mine.

(2) Sorry again, I went to Belgium. The local OA's only do THR.

(3) Much more! I'm back to being a kid again.

(4) OA grows bone to stabilize the joint as cartilage disappears. Once

the joint surfaces are renewed, indomethacin for several weeks works

just fine until the body gets used to the new joints and the repair

process slows. I get enough radiation out in the yard!

(5) Aerobics at about 6 weeks. Soccer at about 6 months. My legs still

aren't anywhere near their former strength especially around the hips,

but they're coming along. I'm having a ball (no pun intended).)

Good luck!

Steve Vince

Bilat BHR De Smet Jan 6, 2004

[Guest guest]

I understand your concern. I had the same concerns before my C+ (LH)

on July 12,04. I decided when the bad days exceeded the good days it

was time to go ahead.. My decision was based on preserving as much

bone as necessary in the event of an unlikely revision. I'm glad I

didn't wait. Base your decision on as much info you can find about

the doctor. Be sure the hospital has an excellent ortho unit.I had

my done in Ft.Worth and fortunately is covered by insurance. Going

into my 6th day post-op I feel things are much better since weened

off painkillers but sleep is few and far between. I know that will

pass also. I'm also a firm believer in staying in the US if

possible. I waited until my Dr. performed enough procedures before

scheduling my surgery. Good Luck

Rick Svalesen

C+ (LH, 7-14-04)

> > HI, I'm 50 and active and am looking at hip resurfacing. I have

been

> > seen by Dr. Gordan Allan at SIU and am a candidate. I am asking

the

> > following questions for anyone who has experienced this

procedure.

> > (1) Anyone familar with BC/BS Wisconsin and this procedure?

> > (2) Anyone been treated by Dr. Allan?

> > (3) Has it been everything you expected?

> > (4) I have the type of arthritis that grows bone, and he has

talked

> > about post-op radiation to stop this from affecting the implant.

> Has

> > anyone experienced this?

> > (5) Has anyone got back to playing sports? Which Sports and how

> does

> > it feel?

> >

> > Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hi

I'm in El Paso, TX. Who did you go to in Ft Worth?? That is a log closer to me

than L.A.

Carol

Re: Looking at Resurfacing & making decision

I understand your concern. I had the same concerns before my C+ (LH)

on July 12,04. I decided when the bad days exceeded the good days it

was time to go ahead.. My decision was based on preserving as much

bone as necessary in the event of an unlikely revision. I'm glad I

didn't wait. Base your decision on as much info you can find about

the doctor. Be sure the hospital has an excellent ortho unit.I had

my done in Ft.Worth and fortunately is covered by insurance. Going

into my 6th day post-op I feel things are much better since weened

off painkillers but sleep is few and far between. I know that will

pass also. I'm also a firm believer in staying in the US if

possible. I waited until my Dr. performed enough procedures before

scheduling my surgery. Good Luck

Rick Svalesen

C+ (LH, 7-14-04)

> > HI, I'm 50 and active and am looking at hip resurfacing. I have

been

> > seen by Dr. Gordan Allan at SIU and am a candidate. I am asking

the

> > following questions for anyone who has experienced this

procedure.

> > (1) Anyone familar with BC/BS Wisconsin and this procedure?

> > (2) Anyone been treated by Dr. Allan?

> > (3) Has it been everything you expected?

> > (4) I have the type of arthritis that grows bone, and he has

talked

> > about post-op radiation to stop this from affecting the implant.

> Has

> > anyone experienced this?

> > (5) Has anyone got back to playing sports? Which Sports and how

> does

> > it feel?

> >

> > Thanks.

[Guest guest]

1)I was covereed by PCHS so can't help you there. But Dr Allan's

staff did all of the work ing getting me pre=-approved. He said it

wouldn't be an issue and it wasn't.

2) I had my right hip done by Dr. Allan Aug 6. 2003.He did a great

job. I have had and still have a plate and several screws ith the top

of the right femur since 1988, he attempted to remove them but had

problems with the screws and ended up leaving it all in and putting

ther resurf on top of what was there. HE is a great Doc., not very

chatty but willing to take on a challange and very concerned with

his patients wishes. I went in on Wed. AM and was out Fri. afternoon.

3) It has been GREAT!! I woke up out of pain for the fist time in two

years. I feel like I was given my life back!! The only negative that

I can think of is the fact that I will never be able to walk through

an airport metal dector again without it going off, but that give me

a chance to tell the agents how geartI feel now!

4)I can't take indomethician, so I had the radiation. I had my

surgery at Memerial Hospital in Springfield. The hospital was and

care I got was very good, but the crew that gave me the radiation was

absolutely " top shelf " . As far as the radiation... no ill effects

whatsoever.

5) I'm not a big sports player..I've been ridind a stationary bike,

and see no ill effects there. I have resumed riding my touring

motorcycle and have no problems at all. There are plenty fo people

here on the board who can give better " sports " testimonies than

myself.

If you would like to follow up about Dr Allan, feel free to contact

me directly.

Baldy

> > > HI, I'm 50 and active and am looking at hip resurfacing. I

have

> been

> > > seen by Dr. Gordan Allan at SIU and am a candidate. I am

asking

> the

> > > following questions for anyone who has experienced this

> procedure.

> > > (1) Anyone familar with BC/BS Wisconsin and this procedure?

> > > (2) Anyone been treated by Dr. Allan?

> > > (3) Has it been everything you expected?

> > > (4) I have the type of arthritis that grows bone, and he has

> talked

> > > about post-op radiation to stop this from affecting the

implant.

> > Has

> > > anyone experienced this?

> > > (5) Has anyone got back to playing sports? Which Sports and

how

> > does

> > > it feel?

> > >

> > > Thanks.

>

>

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