Date: 20.10.2008
From: Diane
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Subject: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
hello, i have just been told that i have advanced OA in my right hip & i have a hip that they would normally see in a person in their 70's, i knew i had some arthitic changes, i have had limited movement of the hip since my 20's,was told i will need a hip replacement as it is very bad, but because i am 52 i am considered too young, came as a bit of a shock, i had no idea it was that bad though i do have a fair amount of pain its fair to say my GP is refering me to a specialist but i'm not sure what they can do about it, i can see mobility being an issue at some stage if it is as bad as they say, has anyone had this problem& what treatment did they receive ?
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Date: 22.10.2008
From: Lucy
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Hi, I am having this problem at the momentdue to RO and am only 28. They are trying to control the pain with drugs as they say I am too young to have a hip replacement as they only last 15 years. I am more concerned about the immobility it is causing me as each month I notice I can do less and less. The specialist dosnt seem to know what to do...all they say is they need to try and stop any further deterioration with drugs. I am so fed up as it is affecting my whole life and the future at the moment seems so bleak.
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Date: 04.11.2008
From: janet
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Hi, I have only just found this site and came across your question..
I have had OA in most of my joints since my early 20's (i'm 48 now). It got so bad 4 years ago that i was offered hip resurfacing.
I had both hips done at the same time and can honestly say I have never looked back, I am so grateful the pain has eased and mobility is much better.
It might be worth you asking your GP or hospital about the procedure.
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Date: 11.11.2008
From: diane
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Hello Lucy, i'm sorry to hear of your problems, i was told the same about 15 years,so i will have to wait a while, sorry to hear that you have a lot of pain, i hope that your doctors will be able to offer you some type of treatment,what is RO ? is it rheumatoid arthritis ? i do feel for you.
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Date: 11.11.2008
From: diane
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Hello Janet, i only have arthritis in my right hip,i've had mobility issues in the right hip joint since my early 20's with the leg grinding , clicking & crunching, so i thought i would have problems later in life,been trying to ignore it, but got fed up with not being able to get comfortable sitting or laying in bed, so my GP sent me for an exray, which they reported back saying that the OA is very advanced, GP doesn't think they will do a hip replacement until i'm at least 60,trouble is i have to walk everywhere as i don't drive so i expect things will get more difficult as time goes on.
i have heard about hip resurfacing doesn't sound too pleasant, was it a long operation & was it painful afterwards ? will you still need a hip replacement ? i'm glad that it has helped you.
i haven't even got my appointment through yet to see the specialist, so don't know how long i will have to wait to see someone.
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Date: 11.11.2008
From: diane
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
i have noticed recently that my right leg seems longer than the left. when i stand with my legs together, i have to bend the right knee to stay level if you get my drift,i'm wondering if the leg has dropped down due to the arthritis in the right hip i know its worn away, i hope it doesn't slip out of place seems rather odd to me.i'm a bit lob sided.
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Date: 12.11.2008
From: janet
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Hi Diane,thank you for your reply. I was also told I couldn't have a hip replacement until I was 60+. The reason I was given was that you can have 2 replacements but once they wear out or don't work you cannot have another as the younger you are the quicker they wear out, but with a hip resurface they last between 10-15 years and then you can still have the replacements. Its only been 4 years since mine so im keeping my fingers crossed. It wasn't very pleasent but I was able to return to work after 12 weeks. My left leg was shorter than my right before op but now I don't limp and joy of joys can wear heels. I live in Wales and had to wait to see a specialist for about a year and then another 4 months before op. I think it depends where you live what the waiting times are. Please let me know how you get on and it really is worth you asking about resurfacing.
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Date: 15.11.2008
From: diane
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
hi,Janet ,well i think you were pretty brave having the hip resurfacing done at all let alone both at once ! 12 weeks is remarkable,i live in gt yarmouth Norfolk,i have got an appointment at the hospital on 23rd Dec, so i didn't have to wait very long about 2 months, i think they have to see patients within a cetain time period these days, though i agree it probably makes a difference depending on where you live. been rather uncomfortable these last few weeks i have pain in my knee joint as well and in and around the groin, difficult to get comfortable whether sitting standing or laying down, it will be interesting to see what they have to say, will let you know what the verdict is after the hospital visit, thankyou for replying to my thread good to know you are doing ok take care
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Date: 01.01.2009
From: diane
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
hello out there, i have been to the hospital to see the consultant, however was told that they only do hip replacements at james paget hopsital, so i have been referred to norwich hospital to see a specialist who specialises in hip resurfacing as the doc seems to think i would be better suited for that procedure, so will have to wait for an appointment now,not too pleased as i caught a nasty bug from trhe hospital, within 12 hours of my appointment i was really ill with a stomach bug ill all over christmas was not too pleased !
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Date: 07.01.2009
From: lynh
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Find a different ortho consultant. If you're in loads of pain, different consultants do replacements earlier. 1 consultant i've spoken to says why suffer, you can always have a revision(ie another 1) in the future. Good luck
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Date: 23.01.2009
From: Siobhan Perner
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Hi All, Excuse my language, but that's a loads of B.S. I have RA for the last 20 years, I have had my 2 knees and one hip replaced and THANK GOD I have, because it literally gave me my life back, before the ops I was hardly able to walk, I would arrange things at work so that I woldn't have to get up off my chair only maybe 2 a day, this how bad I was, anyway I had my first op done when I was 34, which was my hip, so YOU ARE NEVER TOO YOUNG FOR THESE OPS AND DON'T LET YOUR DOCTORS TELL YOU OTHERWISE. Do you want quality of life back, then insist on getting these ops done. If I hadn't had my surgerys done there is no doubt in my mind but I would be in a wheelchair now. All the best...........Siobhan
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Date: 08.07.2009
From: Dr vijay bose
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Asian Regional Center for Hip Resurfacing is a specialized surgical center in Apollo Speciality Hospital India. More than 1400 Hip Resurfacing Surgeries have been performed so far by Dr.Vijay C Bose. Dr. Vijay C. Bose graduated from Madras Medical College in 1990, having secured the Lt. Col. Thayumunusamy Gold Medal in orthopaedics from the college during the final year. After completion of postgraduate studies (M.S Orthopaedics) from the university of Mangalore and D.NB (Orth) from the national board of examination, he gained practical experience in orthopaedics by working in various private institutions in India. He worked as Registrar in Apollo Hospital, Chennai and in Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore. In 1995, he commenced subspecialty training in hip surgery at Birmingham United Kingdom(UK) where he worked closely with Dr.Derek McMinn and Dr.Ronan Treacy the inventors of the Metal on Metal Hip Resurfacing prosthesis for young people with Hip Arthritis. During his training in Birmingham he completed the M.Med.Sci trauma course from the University of Birmingham.
Later he did advanced training atLiverpool in Shoulder Surgery with Prof. Simon Frostick and Dr.Peter Brownson.During his stay there, he secured the MCh (Orth) qualification from theUniversity of Liverpool and the FRCS (Orth) qualification from the JointUniversity Examination board of the United Kingdom(UK). He successfullybrought the new orthopaedic innovation of Hip Resurfacing Surgery to southAsia for the first time in may 2000. He has also brought expertise in thenascent field of Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery to south India.
Dr. Vijay C. Bose presently works as consultant hip and shoulder surgeon at Apollo speciality Hospital in Chennai and provides a referral-based service for complex joint problems. He has delivered numerous guest lectures and performed live surgical demonstrations in hip and Shoulder Surgery all over India. He is part of the Asia Pacific Hip Resurfacing lead group and travels frequently to the Asia pacific countries to help local surgeons in Hip Resurfacing.
Dr. Vijay C Bose conducted the first Asia-pacific conference on Birmingham Metal on Metal Hip Resurfacing in March 2003 at Apollo speciality Hospital. In addition, he frequently conducts many Hip and Shoulder CME programmes at Chennai. Recently he has introduced the Bone Conserving Shoulder Resurfacing Procedure again for the First Time in India at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai.
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Date: 08.07.2009
From: Lynne
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Hi all Siobhan is right. I had my hip replaced four years ago when I was 45yrs old there were three girls on my ward aged about 24yrs who had same op. It is BS that your doctors say you are too young.. The hip resurfacing method is the better option if you are suitable for it/ Don't let your Rheumy put you off .. I think they call that procedure the Birmingham cap and you can go on later to have two hip replacement too if needed. take care
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Date: 09.07.2009
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Lynnne ya right there, I have been told in the distant past that I was too young...My orthpeadic surgeon said I can have hip resurfacing or relacement should I need it...had hip ops on right, but he managed to scrape away the artha that was there and rpair the tear.... its so unfair that many ppl are told rubbish nd accept it... im like U lynne, I dont take no BS...Ive learnt so much over the years, i wont take any BS anymore...So Peeps, always Exhaust every possibility and ask for 2nd opinion if in your heart u know its BS the docs tells u... Gut instinct is something I always go by....
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Date: 19.07.2009
From: Justme
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
I am in my 20's. I have both my hips replaced. How can they say you are too young... It was my only option. My hips were so worn that i was in agony as they constantly grinded together. I couldnt put any weight on them. Its totally changed my life.
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Date: 20.07.2009
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Hi welcome Just me Glad they sorted u out....lots of people in there 40s get told that we r too young....My surgeon said he wld give me a new hip if needed it, he doesnt go by age....some docs do....think its a postcode thingy.... Keeep fighting is what I say...never give up and u can never be tooo young for corrective surgery!...QUALITY OF LIFE IS EVERYTHING!!!
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Date: 24.07.2009
From: Lynne
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Hi just me jill's absolutly right about that persistance pays off. If you feel you need it. There's also a less invasive operation called the Birmingham cap the good thing about this op rather than total replacement is that you get back on your feet quicker within weeks and you can still have two hip revisions should you need it later. Take care
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Date: 28.04.2010
From: tamara
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
I found out today from prosthetic nurse checking me for potentially fallen arches that my hip pain is probably due to Or and not RA. Been treated by NHS rheumatologist for 5 years and never had hip xrays was told it was caused by fallen arches. Prosthetics nurse said my feet are fine. So now what? I am 52 and have been about crippled by the pain in my hips, only when I am walking - they seize up.
Physiotherapist didn't want to treat me and kept cancelling appointments without any warning. I get the distinct feeling that NHS docs don't want to know me. i keep getting fobbed off onot someone else. it is no wonder my blood pressure is up.
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Date: 30.04.2010
From: Verity
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Being too young its total nonsense. Im 24 and am having bi-lateral total hip replacements on 20th May. Thats 3 weeks! I suppose it depends on the surgeon and if they have the bollocks to go through with it. Although I dont get the impression its as 'taboo' for young ppl to have replacements now. Good luck : ) xx
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Date: 30.04.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
tamara. Yes they did the exact same with me. Told me I had fallen arches and put Orthotic soles in my shoes - AGONY on the other hip that was not too bad- result ? I had really bad pain in both hips and not just the left one !! I have very limited movement in the left hip but the Rhuemie doc [ jnr ] just lifted my left leg up insisting I could lift it higher !! OUCH . That caused Sciatica. Good grief. The Ortho's told me I have very old hips [ I'm 56 ] following an Xray. Nobody has offered me surgery and the Orthos said they won't fuse my left ankle because of the recent diagnosis of RA so I have to wear an Orthotic ankle brace/boot now.
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Date: 07.05.2010
From: MJRC
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Dear Kayjay,
There is no reason that you should wait to get your surgery done. The Madras Joint replacement center offers young and middle aged patients several hip surgery options like Proxima hip, resurfacing, Silent hip, Total hip replacement. We also perform ankle reconstruction and knee replacements. We have treated international patients from nearly twenty countries. Our center is located in state of the art accredited university teaching hospital in Chennai, India.
Visit http://www.hipsurgery.in
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Date: 07.05.2010
From: KayJay
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
MJRC ???? - No thank you I can't travel to India because of health problems + I have no spare money for private operations and travel.
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Date: 08.05.2010
From: Verity
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
As if! Bugger off MJRC. You leave KayJay alone! i'll do it for less than he is ; ) lol
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Date: 11.05.2010
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
LOLOL...ya wldnt get me going abroad for any op!!!!, dont care where it is, or who it is!!...
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Date: 11.05.2010
From: Verity
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Subject: Re: advanced osteoarthritis of hip-not old enough for replacement
Which is why you should let me have a go ; )
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