Re: don't know where to begin

[Guest guest]

Hi Elinor;

With the particular AVN problem you have I'd strongly suggest that you

consult Dr DeSmet in Belgium . The fact is that those very few orthopods that

do

resurfacing in Ontario are not nearly as skilled or experenced as DrDeSmet .

Yes,it'll cost but the benefits you'll receive will be more than well worth

it .

I just had my hip done by DeSmet (March 3,04) and although I'm 73 I'm out

golfing,gardening and doing my thing in general .

I live in Collingwood Ontario so please feel free to call or email if you

wish . Tel # 1 .

Fred.

[Guest guest]

Hi Elinor,

If noone pops up immediately there are Canadians who have contributed - so a

quick look in the back files..........

Manufacturers of devices will give out doctors names for areas.

And yes the femoral head has to have enough good bone left to carry the

resurface device. From what I am seeing surgeons in US/Canada tend to be

conservative when it comes to cases that are borderline, though the Dr

Desmet from Europe takes many on if you have your heart set on a resurface.

An email with a copy of xray to him may get you an answer fairly quickly

about possibilities though he does seem to be in holidays right now.........

Best of luck with it all,

Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02

> I broke my hip over 4 years ago and had a pin and plate put in. I

> recently learned that I know have AVN and my surgeon said that I

> would eventually need hip replacement.

> I read an article about resurfacing and wonder if that might be an

> option for me. My bone density is very good and I have no osteoprosis.

> As at least some of the neck of my femor is already compromised and

> I understand that the neck of the femor is used for the resurfacing

> procedure, would I even be eligible for this procedure?

> If it's worth pursuing, how can I get access to doctors in my

> province of Ontario, Canada and specifically in Toronto?

> Thanks for your thoughts.

> Elinor

[Guest guest]

As long as there is enough good bone to work with, I dont think the

AVN will preclude you from getting a resurfacing.

I have AVN and my left femur had collapsed. I was able to get the

resurfacing, but if you wait too long, there could be problems.

Bealue C+ 3/5/04

> Hi,

> I broke my hip over 4 years ago and had a pin and plate put in. I

> recently learned that I know have AVN and my surgeon said that I

> would eventually need hip replacement.

> I read an article about resurfacing and wonder if that might be an

> option for me. My bone density is very good and I have no

osteoprosis.

> As at least some of the neck of my femor is already compromised

and

> I understand that the neck of the femor is used for the resurfacing

> procedure, would I even be eligible for this procedure?

> If it's worth pursuing, how can I get access to doctors in my

> province of Ontario, Canada and specifically in Toronto?

> Thanks for your thoughts.

> Elinor