Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 In a message dated 4/15/2004 8:37:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time, surfacehippy writes: Message: 7 Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 19:36:43 -0000 Subject: AVN and Resurfacing Has anyone with AVN had a resurfacing. I read one guy's bad experience where the resurfacing caused AVN. As a result, the femeral component never really attached itself because the bone was dead and it had to be revised to a THR. I believe this is a very rare occurance. However, I know resurfacing has been an option for people who already have AVN. I guess there must be enough live bone for the femeral component to attach to, but I was wondering if anyone has any experience, positive or negative, with having a resurfacing after being diagnosed with AVN. I had AVN then had core decompression 11/97 then R/H C+ in 10/02 so far so good. It is quit common for many resurface hippys it will depend how your bone is willing to grow back. As for myself most of the time I do not realize I have the hip implant. I feel very blessed. I am sure many others will say the same. I run about a mile 3 times a week, swim for 30minuts 3 times week bike, shoot baskets play ball use a multitude of weight machines pluse many more exercise. I am in construction concrete and sewer work . I just try not over do it I know I can do more. I keep my exercise moderately but consistent I eat lots of fruits, veggies and fish very little meat and it seems to keep the bones strong. Carmen R/H C+ Dr Goldberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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