tapan
junior member
Hi guys. I came across this wonderful forum through my best friend Google. I am 21 years old and I was diagnosed with perthes syndrome at the age of 4. Later, this syndrome led to avascular necrosis (AVN) which eventually exhausted most of the cartilage in my left hip. I now have osteoarthritis and I have been in pain since the age of 12. Pain from arthritis during my teen years was almost minimal; however, during the past 3 years the pain has become intolerable. I was advised a THR surgery after my full body growth age of 18 years. Well now its about time and surgery is the only option as my pain is unbearable to the extent that even walking a couple of steps seems impossible. My pain isn't consistent and only occurs when my left hip undergoes stress from walking, standing, sitting in certain positions, moving around - basic activities of life.
My surgery date is set on July 15, 2009 in Toronto, ON (Canada) at Trillium West Hospital with Dr. Tajedin Getahun. I have heard great reviews about my surgeon so I don't have any doubts about that. However, I have been advised not to run or sit cross legged in my new life following the surgery. Also, the expected life of a ceramic hip (which will be put in me) was advised to be about 10 years. I don't know if these advises are accurate as I have heard of cases in which hips last atleast 15 years even in people of my age group. Knowing the limited life span of artificial hips, revision surgeries will be needed in my case during the course of my lifetime. About 3 to be more precise.
If you guys can help me out by advising me on any pre and post operation tips, it would mean a lot to me. Although, I am looking forward to having a better quality of life following the surgery, my nervousness relating to the surgery is overriding my excitement of having a painless hip. I have read some threads in this forum and it feels like I am soon going to be part of a new family. Its great to see that you guys are helping each other out by sharing your experiences and even your post OP pictures. I am glad I am now a member of this site. Thanking you in advance :D
-Tapan
My surgery date is set on July 15, 2009 in Toronto, ON (Canada) at Trillium West Hospital with Dr. Tajedin Getahun. I have heard great reviews about my surgeon so I don't have any doubts about that. However, I have been advised not to run or sit cross legged in my new life following the surgery. Also, the expected life of a ceramic hip (which will be put in me) was advised to be about 10 years. I don't know if these advises are accurate as I have heard of cases in which hips last atleast 15 years even in people of my age group. Knowing the limited life span of artificial hips, revision surgeries will be needed in my case during the course of my lifetime. About 3 to be more precise.
If you guys can help me out by advising me on any pre and post operation tips, it would mean a lot to me. Although, I am looking forward to having a better quality of life following the surgery, my nervousness relating to the surgery is overriding my excitement of having a painless hip. I have read some threads in this forum and it feels like I am soon going to be part of a new family. Its great to see that you guys are helping each other out by sharing your experiences and even your post OP pictures. I am glad I am now a member of this site. Thanking you in advance :D
-Tapan