?!$*!#...WHEN do you know when it's THR time?

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I was hoping to avoid this group...no offense though!

I've been a member of the labralicious, hipwomen, and FAI groups for

the last couple years...as I've undergone 5 hip surgeries and

recovery from them.

However, my hip now has arthritic changes and grade 4 cartliage

deterioration despite the goal of the other surgeries to fix issues

and prolong the " life " of my hip...and I am wondering how to really

know when it is time for a hip replacement?

My latest surgery a month ago worked great initially, but then

something tore inside my hip and things have been going downhill

since...it began popping multiple times again, and everytime I am

putting weight on it, it absolutely kills.

I'm directed back to crutches from my PT, as I was using them and on

bedrest this weekend, and he talked a long time today about the

possibility of a THR sometime (whenever it may be) in my future...as

I know the DRs had also eluded to before.

But I am confused. I've heard things both ways about waiting vs.

doing it at a young age (I will be 36 soon), and I just want to hear

from those of you who have had it done...when did you know it was

time? Was it the bone deterioration, cartilage deterioration, or pain

that played the biggest role in the decision?

Also, I'm having issues with my other hip now too. Did your bad hip

make your good one bad also (due to extra weight bearing, etc.)?

I just want to get back to being active and pain free.

Thanks for the help in advance.

~Hipsrus