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Hi Jacks,

Is it worth it? Without a doubt! The only alternatives are to live

with the pain or THR and with that you will have more restrictions

for a longer period.

I didn't have any trouble remembering the restrictions. Your body

will help you remember. My surgeon doesn't recommend physio but has

a number of exercises and stretches that help restore range of

motion and strength.

Returning to work depends on the individual, the kind of work you

do, your ability to get to work and quite possibly your surgery. (I

believe that there may be slight differences in how each of the

surgeons perform the resurfacing surgery which may affect

recovery.) For me sitting for a long period was the most difficult.

Recommendations: be in good shape prior to surgery and do what is

recommended by your surgeon during recovery whether that be physio

or a list of selected exercises and stretches and be as active as is

comfortable. If you over do it, your body will let you know, then

back off a little bit.

You will not regret having your hip resurfaced. At your age it is

by far your best option.

Best of luck,

Fred

Dr. Gross, C2K 1/21/04

> Has anyone got any info / tips on the recovery from a resurf? I'm

> 25, had CDH in my right hip which was detected late and now have a

> very damaged, painful joint with very little cartilage left. Got a

> date for op - 21 July and I'm quite nervous.

>

> Was it difficult to remember and abide by all the dos and donts

> during recovery? E.g don't twist or lean forward past 90 degrees to

> legs, don't cross legs, don't let operated leg pass the mid line

> etc! I'm worried that I will forget! How was the physio? When were

> you able to return to work? How did you find using a bath

> board, raised chair etc? IS IT ALL WORTH IT????!!!

>

> Would love to hear from anyone with advice on these!

>

> Jacks