The new technique has several advantages over standard total hip replacement (THR) and is an attractive alternative to many people, said Peter Brooks, M.D., a Cleveland Clinic orthopedic surgeon, according to Cleveland Clinic's Men's Health Advisor.
"I think it's probably preferable in the right patient," he said. "They absolutely love it. They love the concept."
However, the procedure isn't for people with weak bones or kidney problems, so it may not be ready to supplant THR as the gold standard in hip prostheses. What's the difference?
In hip resurfacing, a surgeon shaves the head of the femur (the large thigh bone) where it connects to the hip socket (acetabulum). A metallic cap covers the femoral head, guided by a small, short stem drilled into the bone. The capped bone fits into a metallic cup inserted into the acetabulum.
Hi ,I am a 45 year young male living in California USA. I had a painin my left hip fromlast 2 years, which deteriorated drastically . My osteoarthritis in my left hip became so bad and extremely painful that I could not walk without a cane since. As I researched the options of possible solutions for my hip problem I decided that the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) would be the choice of surgery for me. My surgeon in California also agreed that the BHR would be a suitable option,as had extreme constant pain. In USA where the BHR is performed had waiting lists in excess of two years and I was not willing to accept living in severe pain for that long and have my quality of life deteriorate even more.
ReplyDeleteIn my search for a solution, I met people who had very positive experiences with the BHR procedure. One of the people I met went to Chennai, India to get the procedure done. He supplied me with all his information and his personal experience. I was so impressed and researched this option. I contacted Dr. Sanjay Pai, the surgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals in India which is first super specialty hospital in South Asia to achieve accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI), USA. He reviewed my data and replied in an extremely professional, personal and warmhearted way. Somehow I felt very excited and comfortable right away. In my heart I knew that this will be the best option for me. I had a surgery date set within 4 weeks of our correspondence. Wockhardian contacted me right away in a very personal manner which made me feel very welcome and comfortable. My gut feeling made me trust her totally and they organized my whole trip from the beginning to the end. They answered all the questions and was a wonderful support.I got my visa to India, my airplane tickets, booked the room for my pre-surgery stay in Hospital, as well as the resort after leaving the hospital. All the ground transportation was organized. Everything was so perfectly organized, which made my trip so easy and comfortable. My spouse Rosy, who stayed behind in California with my two young boys, and myself felt totally at ease and confident about the choice we made, that I will get my hip fixed in a foreign country. In short it was a pleasure to come to Wockhardt.
My experience in India was the best I ever had, starting from the pick up at the airport to the very nice hospital. I had a single temperature controlled room with automated cod, TV, laptop computer and a couch, which also serves as a bed for a companion. Everybody from the coordinator to the food service and housekeeping personal, the nurses and the doctors were extremely friendly, helpful and always had time to discuss any questions. The professional attitude and desire to be of help was unbelievable. The beautiful smile on the faces of the nurses always reconfirmed that they loved their work and wanted to be of utmost help. All the doctors and personal involved in the pre-surgical examinations were very friendly, helpful and extremely thorough and very efficient. The surgical team was exceptional Dr Sanjay Pai spent plenty of time answering and explaining questions regarding the surgery and the procedures. He and his assistant came to visit every day that was totally wonderful. The care in the hospital was perfect and I hoped other places I have been could learn from them.
The whole experience, physically and mentally, was so positive and enhanced my recovery after the extremely successful outcome of my surgery by Dr. Sanjay Pai
In my heart I knew Rosy and I made the right decision. We both knew we picked the best surgeon to fix my hip. Everyday brings a new and thankful smile to my face as I recover from my surgery that I went to India. I did not have any pain since my surgery and my quality of life improves dramatically daily. I can do activities pain free with my spouse and two wonderful boys. THANK YOU
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Thank you for the story and it sounds like it worked well for you, so sad we have to travel though to get the care we need.
ReplyDeleteTo address the lack of viable alternative treatments for such patients, a new short-stemmed hip replacement, the Mid Head Resection, has been introduced. Like Hip Resurfacing, the procedure is bone-conserving and allows patients to be active following surgery. This article examines the requirement for such a short-stemmed device, using first-hand patient testimony as a starting point. Hospital for hip Resurfacing in Germany
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