Anti-Inflammatories and bone quality pre-resurfacing

[Canadian-Ice]

I believe Derek McMinn warns against NSAIDs prior to resurfacing because of their affect on bone quality. Anyone know what other surgeons say? What about natural inflammatories like turmuric? -- Bose informed me supplements should be fine. Woundering what others think. OA sucks.

Thanks,

[Dee Dee]

I have been on antiinflammatory meds for 18 years for one reason or another. I am still on them because of arthritis in other areas of my body.  My bone density was great per required testing.  My surgeon told my hubby after surgery #1 that I had very strong bones.  I wish I could be done with the meds since my hips are better, but my back, neck and tailbone would be crying .

That's my story.  Everyone is different.

Dee

[obxpelican]

I took 4 ibuprophen at a time for many years prior to my hip being done and my bone density was great, I've never heard that before.


Chuck

[chuckm]

On this site in one of the doctor interviews the question about NSAIDS and bone density was answered. The doctor said they have no affect on bone density. I can't recall which doctor it was.

Before my surgery I was asked to stop all medication and supplements one week ahead.

Chuckm

[Dannywayoflife]

I'm told that long term use of anti inflamitories can inhibit soft tissue healing. Not sure about Bone density though

[Tin Soldier]

It's fairly common for docs to recommend acetominophen or other non-NSAID for recovery after surgery.  I was told to essentially not use ibuprofen for a few months after surgery because the bone needs blood and thats what the NSAID does, it reduces blood flow thereby reducing inflammation.  I haven't seen anything on about not using it before surgery or down the road after most of the reocvery has occurred.

[Canadian-Ice]

That's encouraging!

I learned of this from the McMinn Centre's website, under the FAQs. It's about the tenth question down.

"Is there anything I should do prior to surgery to get into good shape i.e diet, vitamins, exercise etc?"

http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/faq.html

I think Bose has something similar on his site.

Am I reading this wrong?

It's a tough, because painkillers other than NSAIDs often have worse side-effects, I found.

Although I'm lucky because I just learned my insurance company covers hip injections!