18 Months to Wait for Hip Resurfacing

[Guest guest]

I am 60 years old and have not played as much tennis in the past few

years because of my OA of my hip. After my 3rd visit to my Ortho, I

am now on a waiting list of approx 18 months for the hip

resurfacing. Am I taking chances of increasing the detioration of

bone mass if I hit tennis balls (not play competively)? I sometimes

have " flareups " that last a few days and then I am able to resume

long walks fairly comfortably and move on the tennis court with

limited running. Should I conserve the movements of my hip greatly?

I am in Vancouver, Canada.