THR following BHR, 33 year old female UK

July 25, 2004

Just logged on today - a website for people like me - how great! At least, I

know I'm not alone now! I am a 33 year old female, born with a dislocation in

right hip, diagnosed at 2 years old and bascially have suffered ever since. I

spent most of my childhood in traction, plaster, calipers,, etc until 10 years

old - looking good. Arthritis set in at 25 years old and I was diagnosed as

having a Dysplastic hip. I underwent a Birmingham Hip in June 2002 in

Liverpool, England. I really had high hopes for this op, as at the time, it was

big news and surgeons were really excited. I was given two options, either a

Pelvic Ganz Osteotomy in Bristol or the Birmingham in Liverpool. Second option

was most reasonable. Unfortunately, I never gained anything from this

operation. After 12 weeks post-op I was still in a lot of pain. It has now

been over 2 years since the op I am under another man in Liverpool now as the

guy who carried out my op emigrated to Australia. I am not convinced he is the

right one for me (his bedside manner leaves a lot to be desired) and I recently

paid privately to see McMinn in Birmingham for his opinion as I was at the

end of my tether. Mr McMinn thought my problems maybe one of several things -

metal impinging on tendon, avascular necrosis. He thought my only option would

be to have a Total Hip Replacement - as this gave the best chance of any future

problems arising. The downside is the number of revisions I could need. I was

absolutely devastated, but I trust his judgement more than I would of anyone

else and know it's the only way forward to rid this enormous pain and stop

taking painkillers by the minutes. Has anyone else had a similar experience to

mine - THR following BHR - please share with me and ease my worries a bit? THR

is booked for 2-3 months. I would appreciate any replies. Thanks in advance.

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