I'll take anyone's two cents....

[prinny68]

Ok, so a few more developments have occurred for me. I had an MRI/arthrogram done and just got the results back from the nurse. I will follow up with the dr on Dec 10, but thought I would share what she could read to me from the radiologist. Apparently I have a confirmed bilateral hip dysplasia, anterior labral tear in the left hip, osteoarthritis changes bilaterally, and a subchondral cyst on my right hip. I have acetabular/femoral neck impingement, and an abnormal femoral neck angle.... Ok, so I'm not a dr and I know what some of this means, but can anyone translate and guess what they are going to tell me is the best surgical option to choose? Still three to choose from: osteotomy(not too favorable in my opinion), resurfacing, or replacement. Any thoughts???

[Pat Walter]

Hi Prinny

I am sorry I can't give you more guidence - but I am not a doctor  Only a doctor reading the x-ray and MRI will have a clue what to do about your problem.

I do know many people are not too happy with the osteotomy since it takes a long time to heal and in many cases does not work for very long.  Again, that is only based on my reading of other people's stories.  That is a decision you and your surgeon will have to make.

If you have a really difficult problem, you need a really good experineced surgoen.  That's the best advice I can give you.  I would personally want to get advice from several of the best hip resurfacing surgeons in the US so I had good information on which to make a decision. 

Patients like ourselves have no way to giving you medical advice.  Even an experienced surgeon won't untill he looks at the x-rays and MRIs.

I wish you luck and when you find out more - please keep us updated. 

Pat