Hip resurfacing

pipkin71

Has anyone undergone this procedure and what difference did it make afterwards.

How long was recovery?

Would appreciate hearing anyone's experience of this, please

Jay_Tee

pipkin71 wrote: »

Has anyone undergone this procedure and what difference did it make afterwards.

How long was recovery?

Would appreciate hearing anyone's experience of this, please

I had hip-resurfacing done about 8 years ago, the difference afterwards was absolutely incredible and still is. Very, very glad I had it done. It's a while since it was done so my memory is a little hazy as to timescales on recovery, but as far as I recall it went like:

Normally you get up and onto your feet the day after the operation, I had to wait till the second day as I had to have a bonegraft. I was in hospital about 7/8 days and had to prove I could negotiate stairs (with crutches) before I could go home.

I think it was about 6 weeks before I was able to drive and go to work. The good thing about this operation was on my last visit to Mr Treacy (the surgeon who did my operation) he said along the lines "right off you go now and do whatever you want".

Painwise complete relief, a very slight reduction in range of movement, but nothing that really makes any difference to what you want to do.

Hope that helps

PS Hip resurfacing was developed in Birmingham so it's got to be good

pipkin71

Thanks Jay Tee.

I know someone who had it done, but their memory is hazy and the experience negative, so I wanted to hear from others who had had positive experiences.

Glad it helped you

easy

Hip resurfacing is supposed to be very good, BUT not everyone is suitable for it, it depends on the state of your hip joint to start with.

I had hoped to have it done, but as my hip wasn't 100% normal in the first place, it just wasn't an option.

Also bear in mind that it is likely to need re-doing, if you are a younger, more active person, likely to wear it out.

You need to see a good consultant who has a reputation for good work. Are you anywhere near Nottingham? Try to get a referral to Mr Manktelow, who is the genius/saint who put my hip back together. He is recommended by one of the societies (Arthritis Society? can't remember now, but it's where I originally got the info) as a good hip surgeon.

Jay_Tee

easy wrote: »

Hip resurfacing is supposed to be very good, BUT not everyone is suitable for it, it depends on the state of your hip joint to start with.

I had hoped to have it done, but as my hip wasn't 100% normal in the first place, it just wasn't an option.

Also bear in mind that it is likely to need re-doing, if you are a younger, more active person, likely to wear it out.

Hip resurfacing is specifically aimed for younger more active people, the metal on metal joint lasts longer than those that contain plastic components (like the conventional hip replacement). All hip replacements including resurfacing have the possibility of wearing out and requiring future hip replacement.

One of the issues with hip resurfacing is that as a fairly new procedure (when I had mine it was still considered an "experimental" procedure) NICE states that not as much is known about the medium to long term safety and reliability of hip resurfacing compared with total hip replacement.

Hope that helps

Zoelikesjam

Can I ask what its done for? The consultant i've recently seen has been less than helpfull, and sent me home with a lovely condecending pat on my shoulder and a 'if you came here looking for a miracle cure you might as well go home'
I left absolutly gutted. He's since sent a letter saying things will basically get worse.
I have serious pain in my hips but i'm yet to get an answer to why, i can't walk or weight bear. I have limited movement, my consultant when i was a child told me id need a replacement but they wouldnt do it till im much older(im 26 now) I also have problems with my knees, which i've had surgery on, a lateral release and menesectomy.
Dont know why im posting this but was just curious!

easy wrote: »

Are you anywhere near Nottingham? Try to get a referral to Mr Manktelow, who is the genius/saint who put my hip back together. He is recommended by one of the societies (Arthritis Society? can't remember now, but it's where I originally got the info) as a good hip surgeon.

Do you think I could ask for a referal to him? I live in Burton which is about 30 mins from nottingham.

easy

zoelikesjam wrote: »

Do you think I could ask for a referal to him? I live in Burton which is about 30 mins from nottingham.

Yes, I'm sure you can, I seem to remember that some time ago, the govt gave us the right to ask for treatment where-ever you wanted it in the UK.

Go to your GP, ask him/her, and if he/she says no, ask them exactly why not. You could also ask the advice of the patient's association (see here http://www.patients-association.com/FAQS for contact details)


Mr Manktelow also has a private practice. If reaching him by any other route proves too difficult you could ask for a private referral, and (if you can afford to) pay for a first consultation with him, as a way of getting treated by him on the NHS.
My mother did this to see a good knee surgeon in Gloucestershire. She sees the consultant at his private clinic (pays about £80 I think), but he then refers her to the hospital for her x-rays and surgery, on the NHS. So she had to go on the standard waiting list like everyone else for her operations, but she could choose the surgeon she wanted, and her consultant appointments are conducted in pleasant surroundings, with easy parking, at the appointed time, instead of going to hospital out-patients, struggling to park (even with a blue badge), and waiting 3 hours from her appointment time, to get barely 10 minutes with the consultant.

The specialist you saw seemed very callous. Of course no-one can offer you a miracle cure, but you should be receiving help/treatment for your pain and mobility difficulties.
Mr Manktelow is a lovely man, who cares about his patients and will do whatever he can for you. When I was put in his care, I was in great danger of losing my left leg. He did his very best for me, brought in special equipment from Leeds for my operation, rang my husband immediately before and immediately after my 7 hour operation to apprise him of the situation, saw me every day of the 3 weeks I was in the hospital (including sundays), and put up with me crying over him because I believed I would never walk again. He assured me I would. It took a year, but he was right, I now can walk.

Good luck.

mercman1969

Another vote for Andrew Manktelow at QMC in Nottingham, he is a genius
If you are in London or Cambridge then I also couldnt recommend highly enough Richard Villar....he is world renowed, but I saw him privatly

easy

Ah mercman, have you been in Mr Manktelow's care too.

mercman1969

easy wrote: »

Ah mercman, have you been in Mr Manktelow's care too.

Easy.....YES

Quite simply the best guy I have seen

fitzy_52

Jay_Tee wrote: »

Hip resurfacing is specifically aimed for younger more active people, the metal on metal joint lasts longer than those that contain plastic components (like the conventional hip replacement). All hip replacements including resurfacing have the possibility of wearing out and requiring future hip replacement.

One of the issues with hip resurfacing is that as a fairly new procedure (when I had mine it was still considered an "experimental" procedure) NICE states that not as much is known about the medium to long term safety and reliability of hip resurfacing compared with total hip replacement.

Hope that helps

Hi,
Yes i agree as above. I am having my hip replaced in December. I am 24 and had read about hip resurfacing being a good option for younger patients. At my last visit to my consultant i asked him why i wasn't having resurfacing rather than the THP and he said that the surgeons at the hospital i use( nuffield orthopeadics, oxford) do not use it because there has not been enough research into the long term effects of having metal on metal in your body. aparently there has been some investigations into the metal causing reactions and toxidity in your blood stream. He also said there is some evidence to suggest that this toxidity could cause problems in the future if you are intending on having children. That was enough to put me off it to be honest!
Obviously there are many people who have had it done with no problems but as it is new there isnt any evidence of how it effectsw you long term. I think my hospital is pretty up to date with their research as they are specialist orthopeadic centre.
I would talk to your consultant to discuss the possible implications long term because a THR would prob to on the cards for the future anyway.
Just going on what i was told, hope this helps!:)