newbie w/ questions BHR vs. C+?, osteonecrosis etc...

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Hi all,

I am new to this group. I am 22 years old and i have avascular

necrosis in my hip. I have been told its pretty late stage (IV) as it

is already collapsed.

I have been researching my options namely, a THR, and resurfacing. I

just have some questions which i do hope you can help with:

1. I dont seem to understand what is a BHR vs. the C+ vs. other forms

of resurfacing?

2. Is there a difference between the resurfacing in Europe vs. what

is done in the United states?

3. Is it possible to do resurfacing in late stage AVN? Has anyone

here have this done?

4. How long do resurfacing lasts? If you could share with me what

your surgoens have told you it would be so much appreciated.

5. I know this is a resufacing group, but would anyone know about

ceramic hip replacement, one ortho suggested i get one of those

because it lasts long.

I hope you dont mind my questions, I am just really trying to look

for answers and i know how important it will be since i am very young

and hope to live a full life.

Thank you very much.

Sincerley,

Mina