Cold Therapy Devices

[KevinHalicki]

Hello

I have narrowed my surgeons choices down to Dr. Mcminn ,Dr. Vijay Bose, Dr Koen De Smet and Dr.Pritchett. Does anyone have any feedback? I had a comment from another Hippy site that Dr. Mcminn was getting older and a little shaky and that Dr. De Smet was a sure thing. Also, I have had recommendations from a surgeon for a 49MM and also another surgeon would consider a 54MM. Any feedback on that as I know it depends on the current femur size but I have had a current X-ray with a sample size head to compare in the X-ray.

Thanks

[MattJersey]

Kevin, don't take this personally, but I'm scared enough already ... I'd be interested in learning about anyone who isn't getting older, and I'd especially like to learn more about any shaky surgeon. Shaky meaning ...? Especially the one I hope to see at end of April ... And who will doubtless be serving several other candidates in the six weeks until my turn. Any evidence? Or is it a case of one unhappy customer who might have had exceptional circumstances and unrealistic expectations complaining, understandably, loudly? How could anyone know if a surgeon was getting shaky, if they're under anaesthetic? So presumably there is some evidence ... (I hope not!)

[bluedevilsadvocate]

I'm not sure about the 49mm head. My understanding is that the devices come in increments of 2mm (46mm, 48mm, 50mm, etc.)??? Maybe some devices now have 1mm increments.

[Dannywayoflife]

Not heard any bad reports about Mr McMinn. The bhr comes in both 4mm and 2mm increments but 49 isn't one of them.

[karlos.bell]

Hi Kevin.
My dad is 77. He still fly's a plane. He is an awesome pilot. Hell I could never fly like he does. I would not worry about it. This could be only an opinion with no facts to conclude. You will be fine, McMinn  has done thousands of operations. That's my opinion looking online anyway. Good luck and all the best. Cheers Os

[KevinHalicki]

I'm not sure if the person making the comment about Dr. Mcminn being shaky is pro De Smet or is getting a kick back to refer him but I thought it was a little out of line and makes me question some advice I have been getting.

[KevinHalicki]

Hi MattJersey...are you seeing Dr. Mcminn for your surgery?

[MattJersey]

I'm having second thoughts now Kevin  ;)

Yes, end of April.

As it a happens, I first posted on here wondering when is the right time. Since a few weeks ago, I don't know if it's psychosomatic, but I am really feeling whacked a lot. Have walked the dog about 1h20 today and hit a basket of balls - I felt "old" all the way, and sat in front of TV now I'm whacked and in pain.

Looking forward to seeing Mr McMinn soon.

[shoraztri]

HI jss,
Thanks for your update and news of your intentions.
I will Age up in 2017 to the 65-69 Age group here in New Zealand. Its on my " bucket list " to do a Half I., so will choose one here. Most likely a "low key " one and not so much the prestigious National Champs etc.
For me , its all about the mental side of the game , as I like to "rip-up and into " the race for about , say 2:40;00, so going out to say 5:40:0+ will be a big move . Still thats the challenge of having a bucket list.
Thanks for ya support and comments. I look forward to our 2015/2016 season here in N.Z. starting approx Dec, 2015.

[Dannywayoflife]

McMinn will sort you right out buddy :)

[KevinHalicki]

Best to get it done ASAP, quality of life is important. What made you decide to see Mcminn?

[Kick Man]

Kevin,

I know nothing about Dr. McMinn but I doubt the hospital and his colleagues would allow him to continue to perform surgery if his skill is effected because he is shaky. I have a 48/54 BHR and it feels like a normal hip. My surgery was December 2013 and I will be getting the other hip done by the same surgeon who has somewhere between 150 and 200 BHR surgeries which is considered by many to be high risk because he hasn't performed 500 or more. Sounds like Dr. McMinn is a high volume surgeon which puts the percentages on your side. He will probably determine the size when he gets in there and measures the head.

[Jason0411]

Just thought I would give a quick update. My Bhr is fine now but I am now a year out from having Arthroscopic surgery on my other hip. I had torn Labrum which was smoothed out wrinkled cartiladge in acetabulam smoothed out, a chunk of something floating about zapped and dispersed.
The really interesting bit I feel for fellow hippys is the worn patch on my femoral head which was a finger nail sized area down to bone which was micro fractured and a paste of my own stem cells an cartiladge was placed in it.
Now I cannot say for sure as can't see inside but apart from occasional clunk which I guess would be due to a thinned labrum all arthritic pain has gone which I presume means the stem cells did their stuff.
I know they are probably a long way off from regrowing a whole hip area and it may not last but it is a start.

[Dannywayoflife]

There was an article in a paper a few weeks ago about a cure for arthritis got to admit I didn't read it but think it was referring to stem cells. I think longterm they will have there place in the battle against arthritis but it still won't cure any under lying issues such as FAI and other abnormalities so I don't think it will be a cure all. Very encoraging however! ;)

[Tim Bratten]

I imagine those are all good choices. I certainly wouldn't base my surgeon choice on some anonymous  hearsay from the internet. Be that as it may,  I chose De Smet and I'm hunky-dory with the results.

[Granton]

Re. Mr McMinn. He did my left hip October 2014. My recovery was unbelievably easy. No swelling whatever. It was even easier than after the other one he did fifteen years previously.

It's a small sample size I know, but this would suggest his technique has improved! He is a very good surgeon indeed and knows this prosthesis as well as anyone.

[HippyDogwood]

Hi Jason

Glad to hear it is going well for you.

I'm 13 weeks post right side and 21 weeks post left side and seeing Mr Bajwa again in a few weeks as he hasn't had many patients getting both done in short succession. I've managed to get BUPA to cough up to update the x-rays so I can see what is going on. Hoping to see quite a difference in the before and after shots where he removed the FAI on both sides  :)

David

[ecchastang]

Have my surgery date set with Dr. Gross.  April 8th!  So soon, but I am looking forward to it being done. 

[MattJersey]

Best to get it done ASAP, quality of life is important. What made you decide to see Mcminn?

I spoke to a local surgeon who could do it and offered it, but i was scared anyway, couldn't open my mind to it. Then after a couple of months, talked again to my GP, he has had both done by Mr McMinn, leading me to research. I figure, if he's the inventor/co-inventor, and he is writing the book on it for others ... Coupled with my GPs experience and noting that Mr M is arguably #1 in world ... Felt like the right choice. Anyone can make a mistake, and I can only make one choice, so go to who I believe to be best and live with it, no regrets.

[Dannywayoflife]

Your in safe hands Matt