eiger
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Evening folks
Sorry if this post hijacks or redirects the current one but can't seem to find any other suitable.
I'm in the Uk and am 47 yrs and reasonably fit with an active lifestyle which includes motorcycle trials and enduro competitions and mountain biking.
I've had the cortisone injections but the last one was pointless as it failed to help and last week I spoke with my consultant who told me I was in need of a total hip replacement and after that I would have to stop competing in any off road cycle or mororcycle activity.
My Aunt lives in Spain and had a resurfacing op some years ago as despite the joint being worn her bone structure was strong as mine is (so I'm told) and she was informed that she could resume her previously active life which would not have been the case if she had the total joint replacement.
I asked my consultant if I could opt for resurfacing but was told that the hospital only perform the total op and I would have to go elsewhere if I wanted the resurfacing option.
Should I accept the full replacement or push for the resurfacing?
Thanks in anticipation.
Pete
Sorry if this post hijacks or redirects the current one but can't seem to find any other suitable.
I'm in the Uk and am 47 yrs and reasonably fit with an active lifestyle which includes motorcycle trials and enduro competitions and mountain biking.
I've had the cortisone injections but the last one was pointless as it failed to help and last week I spoke with my consultant who told me I was in need of a total hip replacement and after that I would have to stop competing in any off road cycle or mororcycle activity.
My Aunt lives in Spain and had a resurfacing op some years ago as despite the joint being worn her bone structure was strong as mine is (so I'm told) and she was informed that she could resume her previously active life which would not have been the case if she had the total joint replacement.
I asked my consultant if I could opt for resurfacing but was told that the hospital only perform the total op and I would have to go elsewhere if I wanted the resurfacing option.
Should I accept the full replacement or push for the resurfacing?
Thanks in anticipation.
Pete