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My husband has suffered for years with pain in his left hip. He went to see an Ortho who told him that almost all the cartilage in his hip is practically gone. But, he was told the only treatment until age 50 would be a cortisone shot which may or may not work. So, he had the shot and he had some relief for maybe 6 weeks but now, the pain is worse than ever. We have a 2 year old and my husband is so depressed that he cannot run and jump and play with our son! I just hate to see him suffer!
Has anyone had experience with this issue who'd be willing to share? This particular Ortho told my husband that surgery was NOT an option until age 50 because it only lasts for 10 years. Other friends have told us that is not correct and he could successfully have the surgery now.
Any advice would be really appreciated! And, if anyone has a doctor recommendation, that would be helpful, too.
IMO, if your husband waits 10 years for hip attention, other joints will be affected + the loss in quality of life. Secondly they are not going to give your husband cortisone shots on a PRN basis for 10 years.
My neighbor just had her hip totally replaced at age 40...after having congenital hip dysplasia since birth. She is extremely happy with her doctor and decision and is now recovering. I will get the name of the doc and post back.
A hip replacement at the age of 40 is a LAST resort. First of all, the hip is a "ball and socket" joint. Each time the surgery is performed, the acetabulum (socket) is literally reamed out to make a smooth surface for the new cup. Then the femoral head (ball) is actually removed and the center of the femur is then reamed to make an opening for the prosthesis. I mention these graphic details only to explain that with each surgery there is bone loss. If a hip is replaced 2-3 more times after the initial procedure, there is increased risk of fracture, leg length discrepancy etc etc. (I'm an NP and used to do orthopedics - I assisted in hundreds of hip replacements).
My husband has suffered for years with pain in his left hip. He went to see an Ortho who told him that almost all the cartilage in his hip is practically gone. But, he was told the only treatment until age 50 would be a cortisone shot which may or may not work. So, he had the shot and he had some relief for maybe 6 weeks but now, the pain is worse than ever. We have a 2 year old and my husband is so depressed that he cannot run and jump and play with our son! I just hate to see him suffer!
Has anyone had experience with this issue who'd be willing to share? This particular Ortho told my husband that surgery was NOT an option until age 50 because it only lasts for 10 years. Other friends have told us that is not correct and he could successfully have the surgery now.
Any advice would be really appreciated! And, if anyone has a doctor recommendation, that would be helpful, too.
Hello,I want to tell you my story..I was in a horrible motorcycle accident at thr age of 18..I lost my 16 yr. old brother in the accident..I indured many injuries..my right leg was broken in 6 places and shattered my hip..I have 6 screws in hip and 4 plates in leg..I was told by my ortho.that by the age of (40)...I would need hip replacement..well, Im 44..I was sched. to have surg. last yr.unfortunatly had sinus infection..and was canceled..please,stay positive..the best surgeon in the state is Dr.Phillip Clifford..@Triangle Orthopaedic Assoc...in Durham NC. look him up and form your own opinion..I WILL NOT TRUST ANYONE ELSE..and you will se why..Wish you all the best...Blessings..Carley..
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