pilot1
graduate
Does anyone know of any good surgeons in Oklahoma city area.
I am constrained by my insurance company on who I can use. I am getting a THR soon and have since being on this site decided to do more research into a different type of hip, metal on metal that my currrent doc does not advise of using..
A little old school but a highly respected doctor non the less..
I appreciate all the help I have received on the forum.. hope I can return the favors some day.
One observation:
Seems metal on metal is favored on the forum right? I was going with a standard hip size 38 which my DR considers large head??
Is metal going to give me very much more movement?
If my standard hip wears out in 20 years cant I just go ahead and go with the best offered at that time... I am 50 so assume I will need revision sooner or later and technology will be better in 15 years..
Next question is, why not use a standard hip that can last for a long time anyway...
Take care and thanks..
I am constrained by my insurance company on who I can use. I am getting a THR soon and have since being on this site decided to do more research into a different type of hip, metal on metal that my currrent doc does not advise of using..
A little old school but a highly respected doctor non the less..
I appreciate all the help I have received on the forum.. hope I can return the favors some day.
One observation:
Seems metal on metal is favored on the forum right? I was going with a standard hip size 38 which my DR considers large head??
Is metal going to give me very much more movement?
If my standard hip wears out in 20 years cant I just go ahead and go with the best offered at that time... I am 50 so assume I will need revision sooner or later and technology will be better in 15 years..
Next question is, why not use a standard hip that can last for a long time anyway...
Take care and thanks..