Guest guest Posted July 24, 2004 Report Share Posted July 24, 2004 Hi We do indeed have patients who have had a THR on one side and a resurfacing on the other.....there are no weight issues at all. Our operated patients do say that they feel a lot better on the resuraced side. Dr Ameet Pispati Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mumbai, India > > Hi, In May I had a THR with Dr. Amstutz because my insurance (BC of > > CA) isn't currently friendly with resurfacing and I couldn't wait > > any longer and I couldn't bring myself to get the cash (I'm looking > > forward to retiring) I need the other hip done too and I want > > resurfacing. I'm hoping that the FDA will get around to looking at > > the clinical trials and follow-up and approve the device so BC of > CA > > will cover the procedure. > > > > So here is a question that my cousin brought up--will the weight > > difference cause problems, tend to pull me out of alignment? Do any > > of you have one of each? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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