Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 It doesn't matter what the question is. Choosing THR over Resurfacing would be like choosing a donkey over a Kentucky Derby race horse. Movement, range of motion, and ability to absorb impact is far superior. I am a tournament tennis player who had double hip surgery at once (simultaneous bilateral) and my movement and speed is so good my partners can't believe it. As you do more and more research, you will agree. Best of luck, Saeed 7-2-02---- Dr. K. DeSmet, Ghent, Belgium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Hi, I am a 51 year old tennis player, water skier, and snow skier. I use to surf but I can get my legs around the board anymore or pop up on the take off. Both of my hips are bad. Having gone through this, do you think having both done at once is the way to go? I believe resurfacing is the only way to go. Thanks for your help, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Hi, I am a 51 year old tennis player, water skier, and snow skier. I use to surf but I can get my legs around the board anymore or pop up on the take off. Both of my hips are bad. Having gone through this, do you think having both done at once is the way to go? I believe resurfacing is the only way to go. Thanks for your help, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Hello - My name is (dancer/actress-43 years old) and this is my second post. Although I think resurfacing is the way I'll go, I haven't ruled out THR. My current Question is - Is there a difference in the trauma (damage - short or long term) to the surrounding soft tissue between THR and HR? I await your reply. muchas gracias, elizabeth elimoze@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 > Hi, > > I am a 51 year old tennis player, water skier, and snow skier. I use to surf > but I can get my legs around the board anymore or pop up on the take off. > Both of my hips are bad. Having gone through this, do you think having both > done at once is the way to go? Well, it depends. Are your hips equally bad? Mine were and I had a simultaneous bilateral 34 days ago. I definitely think this was the right thing to do for me, but your mileage may vary. It's a bit harder getting around, particularly the first week or two, and the recovery takes a bit longer, but it doesn't take twice as long as a single resurface and once you're done with it, you're *done* and can get on with your life. Steve (bilat C+ 4/20/04, Amstutz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 > Hi, > > I am a 51 year old tennis player, water skier, and snow skier. I use to surf > but I can get my legs around the board anymore or pop up on the take off. > Both of my hips are bad. Having gone through this, do you think having both > done at once is the way to go? Well, it depends. Are your hips equally bad? Mine were and I had a simultaneous bilateral 34 days ago. I definitely think this was the right thing to do for me, but your mileage may vary. It's a bit harder getting around, particularly the first week or two, and the recovery takes a bit longer, but it doesn't take twice as long as a single resurface and once you're done with it, you're *done* and can get on with your life. Steve (bilat C+ 4/20/04, Amstutz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Steve...I've been inquiring on these boards for a while now about bilateral as well...and although I don't usually say much here...I always read your posts and keep up with you bilateral people...I'm 51 and trying to get myself into the best shape I can...I'm a little cautious by now about having both hips done at once after following your recovery....I think you must have had a greater level of fitness before your surgery than I and I think that is probably pretty important for rehab...Susie in Memphis > > Hi, > > > > I am a 51 year old tennis player, water skier, and snow skier. I > use to surf > > but I can get my legs around the board anymore or pop up on the take > off. > > Both of my hips are bad. Having gone through this, do you think > having both > > done at once is the way to go? > > Well, it depends. Are your hips equally bad? Mine were and I had a > simultaneous bilateral 34 days ago. I definitely think this was the > right thing to do for me, but your mileage may vary. It's a bit harder > getting around, particularly the first week or two, and the recovery > takes a bit longer, but it doesn't take twice as long as a single > resurface and once you're done with it, you're *done* and can get on > with your life. > > > Steve (bilat C+ 4/20/04, Amstutz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Hi , I suspect the answer to your question depends very much upon the surgeon you get to do either operation and the state of your own hips and muscles............. From my understanding of both operations various doctors have their favourite manner of cutting through to the hip bone..........so there exists potential differences even with the same operation outcome....... The state of our own bones will also play a role for some people require bone grafts etc. Thus extra room etc. Many people who have a Resurface in Australia are up and wandering around with only a cane within days of the operation........one doctor in Sydney lets them up 4 hrs after the operation. That doesn't suggest that there is too much trauma to the surrounding tissues or I would think it would be far too traumatic to walk with and do too much damage if one did.......... I couldn't answer how fast people are off and walking after a THR on average.......... A visit to Totallyhip would give you a good broad section report on different varieties......... It is my opinion however none of that can cover the situation of marked differences in bone stress.......... To me there is a great deal of difference between a THR where the femur head is cut off and a shaft pushed into a major bone marrow factory and a Resurface where the femur head is reamed and the bone left to resume life basically as it is meant to be naturally............. This fact alone is important to keeping the femur healthy and helping to keep osteoporosis at bay............. But I am biased I have a Resurface.........smile. Edith LBHR Dr. L Walter Syd Aust 8/02 > Hello - My name is (dancer/actress-43 years old) and this is my second post. > Although I think resurfacing is the way I'll go, I haven't ruled out THR. > My current Question is - Is there a difference in the trauma (damage - short or long term) to the surrounding soft tissue > between THR and HR? > I await your reply. > muchas gracias, > elizabeth > elimoze@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 , It is my understanding that the trauma is quite similar in either procedure. And even if they had told me that my Resurf would be more truamatic than a THR I would have gone the way of the resurf. What good is it to have slightly less traumatized muscles if you have to worry about dislocation and fracture issues? At your age you have a lot of livin' to do, dear. I want what ever puts me in the best position to live like I want to. I have a very close friend who is a long time physical therapist, he helped me do alot of my research. He was quite satisfied that I would make a full recovery based on the operation description from Dr. Amstutz at JRI. (I can send you a copy if you'd like.) My buddy the PT has rehabbed hundreds of THR patients, (albeit mostly older than my age, 44) and I have already surpassed the " norm " for recovery from a THR time frame. C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 No hay de que. > Hello - My name is (dancer/actress-43 years old) and this is my second post. > Although I think resurfacing is the way I'll go, I haven't ruled out THR. > My current Question is - Is there a difference in the trauma (damage - short or long term) to the surrounding soft tissue > between THR and HR? > I await your reply. > muchas gracias, > elizabeth > elimoze@a... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 , It is my understanding that the trauma is quite similar in either procedure. And even if they had told me that my Resurf would be more truamatic than a THR I would have gone the way of the resurf. What good is it to have slightly less traumatized muscles if you have to worry about dislocation and fracture issues? At your age you have a lot of livin' to do, dear. I want what ever puts me in the best position to live like I want to. I have a very close friend who is a long time physical therapist, he helped me do alot of my research. He was quite satisfied that I would make a full recovery based on the operation description from Dr. Amstutz at JRI. (I can send you a copy if you'd like.) My buddy the PT has rehabbed hundreds of THR patients, (albeit mostly older than my age, 44) and I have already surpassed the " norm " for recovery from a THR time frame. C+ Amstutz 4-15-04 No hay de que. > Hello - My name is (dancer/actress-43 years old) and this is my second post. > Although I think resurfacing is the way I'll go, I haven't ruled out THR. > My current Question is - Is there a difference in the trauma (damage - short or long term) to the surrounding soft tissue > between THR and HR? > I await your reply. > muchas gracias, > elizabeth > elimoze@a... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 > > Steve...I've been inquiring on these boards for a while now about > bilateral as well...and although I don't usually say much here...I > always read your posts and keep up with you bilateral people...I'm 51 > and trying to get myself into the best shape I can...I'm a little > cautious by now about having both hips done at once after following > your recovery....I think you must have had a greater level of fitness > before your surgery than I and I think that is probably pretty > important for rehab.. I think it certainly helped. It's kind of a vicious circle, though - your ability to get yourself ready for the surgery is hampered by the disability produced by the hip condition. All you ca really do is prep yourself to the best of your ability and then handle things as they come up during recovery. You can expect to have a somewhat more difficult time with a bilateral, simply because both your hips will be weak and subject to bending restrictions. Just comparing myself to (who had a unilateral 5 days before me and was in really good shape for the operation), it seems to be taking me about a week longer to hit the same post-op milestones as he is. I think that was a better deal from the standpoint of total recovery time than doing the procedures seperately: one trip to LA, one anesthesia, one recovery/rehab cycle, etc. . Steve (bilat C+ 4/20/04, Amstutz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 > > Steve...I've been inquiring on these boards for a while now about > bilateral as well...and although I don't usually say much here...I > always read your posts and keep up with you bilateral people...I'm 51 > and trying to get myself into the best shape I can...I'm a little > cautious by now about having both hips done at once after following > your recovery....I think you must have had a greater level of fitness > before your surgery than I and I think that is probably pretty > important for rehab.. I think it certainly helped. It's kind of a vicious circle, though - your ability to get yourself ready for the surgery is hampered by the disability produced by the hip condition. All you ca really do is prep yourself to the best of your ability and then handle things as they come up during recovery. You can expect to have a somewhat more difficult time with a bilateral, simply because both your hips will be weak and subject to bending restrictions. Just comparing myself to (who had a unilateral 5 days before me and was in really good shape for the operation), it seems to be taking me about a week longer to hit the same post-op milestones as he is. I think that was a better deal from the standpoint of total recovery time than doing the procedures seperately: one trip to LA, one anesthesia, one recovery/rehab cycle, etc. . Steve (bilat C+ 4/20/04, Amstutz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Some dancers who have THR's - Villia, Suzanne Ferrell, Suki Shurr have all had revision surgery. Suki had hers at at 8 years. Alan Ingels was her original surgeon. Do some calling & checking around. Starrett Columbia City Ballet had bi-lateral resurfacing with Dr Amstutz. As far as I now he is doing very well. Looking at anatomy and stress the resurfacing prosthetic is much more similar to one's own natural weight bearing lines. A THR with the shaft =down the femoral canal has a different set of stresses in the body. Now I do not know. . . but I heard. . .Peggy Lyman who had both hips THR back around '94 teaches full Graham floor work at the Hartford Ballet. I do not know if she still is . . .but that would be incredible. Good Luck Alyce LC2K Kennedy 5-23-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Some dancers who have THR's - Villia, Suzanne Ferrell, Suki Shurr have all had revision surgery. Suki had hers at at 8 years. Alan Ingels was her original surgeon. Do some calling & checking around. Starrett Columbia City Ballet had bi-lateral resurfacing with Dr Amstutz. As far as I now he is doing very well. Looking at anatomy and stress the resurfacing prosthetic is much more similar to one's own natural weight bearing lines. A THR with the shaft =down the femoral canal has a different set of stresses in the body. Now I do not know. . . but I heard. . .Peggy Lyman who had both hips THR back around '94 teaches full Graham floor work at the Hartford Ballet. I do not know if she still is . . .but that would be incredible. Good Luck Alyce LC2K Kennedy 5-23-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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