Brian’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet 2019 2 Year Update
AUGUST 2 2021 – BRIAN’s YEAR 2 POST OPERATIVE UPDATE C on C Re Cerf with Dr Koen De Smet -June 2019 Johannesburg
OVERVIEW
I attended Dr Koen De Smet in Johannesburg 2 years ago and had a Mat Ortho Re Cerf Ceramic /Ceramic left hip resurface procedure -it was a unknown entity -but my own research and consultation with the very accommodating Koen (backed by Mat Ortho communications ref Re Cerf) -gave me the confidence I was making the correct decision –rather than opting for a NHS THR prosthesis by a less than engaging Surgeon (subsequent communications with other patients re-inforce that decision was a sound one -some NHS patients I have spoken to who had THR -have leg asymmetry and have had infections and revisions)
YEAR 1
Post op I was very conservative in the management of my hip recovery and progressively ramped up exercise to a point at 12 months post op I was carrying on as if Id never had any hip OA
YEAR 2
Has been a continuation of my progress in terms of my own psychological confidence and comfort -I have returned to Flight Instruction, Sailing, Cycling and Ski Instructing next season is on the agenda -assuming its viable ref CV19/Brexit
Just recently I’ve been engaged in heavy labour clearing an old house/garden and enjoy the ability to have the capacity to do a hard day’s work ,sweat profusely and enjoy the cold beer as it hits the back of the throat at the end of the day!
Simple pleasures -but highlights the simple things in life that are important -which can be taken from you if you suffer OA
I’m fitter than I’ve been for the last few years -because I have the ability to do all I can within reason (I’m 67) -and that in itself is the tangible bonus -weight loss and blood pressure reduction with associated benefits of less bio mechanical stress on joints (each Kg of body weight is amplified 4 x on hips and 6 x on knees)
X RAYS
I recently had X rays of the hip at a 2 year anniversary and Koen’s review was all positive -no stress shielding or other changes visible