I am curious about the average age of people on this site. My surgeon told me that 30% of patients that he sees with OA in their hips are in their 40's. I was 40 when I first experienced pain in my groin. I am now 47 and having bhr next week. I am also curious how many peoples problems stem from hip dysplasia which is the cause of my hip joint degeneration.
Barbara
Hi Barbara,
I am 37 and scheduled for LHR in just a few weeks, the 29th in fact, but I was referred by a coworker who also was 37 when he had the procedure done. That was only last year. I was at Physical therapy and there was a 26yo who had just had the procedure done. I think we all are just tired of being in pain and limiting what we do each day. That is just not very fun in my book. Best of luck. Shawn
49. 50 in January. Been hurting for 7-8 years (I'm stubborn and a chicken at heart)
I'm 45 and going in 10-27. ( wished it was tomorrow)
Old-timer - 63 male Only way to go.
I am 26 yrs old and going back to the surgeon next week to schedule post MRI to make sure everything is ok
Hi Barbara,
I'm 41 and had my left hip resurfaced in August. I had degenerative joint disease which was secondary to dysplasia. Apparently, my hip was dislocated at birth and no one noticed for 11 months! When my parents finally brought me to a specialist, I was put in a series of casts and braces for the next year of so. My parents told me the specialist said then that my hip would probably last until I was in my early forties. He was right! The hip formed with a very shallow socket and the head of my femur was flat on one side - not a very congruent combination, resulting in a lot of friction and therefore wear and tear over the years. I started having pain when I was 28. Amazingly, I've been an athletic and active person my whole life and played hockey for 7 years in my twenties until my hip started to hurt.
My surgeon told me that hip dysplasia is the most common condition in his resurfacing patients. Since I had a such a shallow socket, he had to dig out a socket for me in which he could place the acetabular component. Apparently, dysplasics often have poorly shaped sockets and some companies even make special acetabular components for dysplasic sockets. So, don't worry too much about the dysplasia. It's amazing what they can do!
I hope you find comfort in the fact that you're not alone out there and you're not the first!
Jeanie
Big Bill here....I was 1st diagnosed with moderately advanced osteoarthritis at 44...got progressively worse over the next few years and real bad the last 2-3 . Had my resurfacing done 7/9/08 and have had no regrets....I am currently 53.
Big Bill (Cormet Anterior Surface Hippy)... AKA C.A.S.H. 7/09/08 8)
41 and going in on Dec 1
I was 42 when I had LBHR 5 months ago. Terrific results so far!
I'm around the corner from the ripe old age of 32. ;D
I had a LBHR by Dr. Su on 9-11-08, and I will have the right side done in Nov or Dec.
age 46
rbhr - Aug. 4, 2008
age 47
lbhr - Dec. 15, 2008
A Hershberger
Kansas City
Age 55 Male LBHR Dr. Su 9/29/08.
This is my very first post. I am 62 and just starting to research my options. I experienced hip pain intermittently for the last 10 years or so. My chiropractor has been helping me but suggested I go see an orthopedic doctor. I was surprised to find out the hip is bone on bone, b/c I am having pain with walking but it hasn't affected me in any other way. My mother and sister both had hip replacements so I suspect it may be genetic. I don't want to go that route if I can get by with a resurfacing. I still want to play some volleyball, and maybe do some occasional waterskiing if possible.
Left hip resurf age 59
Rt hip resurf age now 61 female.
It's the best surgery I could of ever had.
Sherry LC+ 11-10-06 Kennedy
RBHR in 28 days 11-06-08 Raterman
I am 48 and had BHR's done on both hips over the last 10 months, after 5-7 years of severe pain.
Jim
A. Engh - LBHR 12/18/07
A. Engh - RBHR 4/4/08
I am 44 and 8 weeks post op LBHR. Right feels better since it is not doing all the work. Bill
Hi Gang
I will try to get everyones info from this topic and update my age chart.
http://www.surfacehippy.info/agesurvey.php
(http://www.surfacehippy.info/agesurvey.php)
You might also be interested in the results from the Yahoo Surface Hippy Survey of 855 patients. It is the 3rd question on this page
http://www.surfacehippy.info/survey/hipresurfacingsurvey.php (http://www.surfacehippy.info/survey/hipresurfacingsurvey.php)
Sometime this winter, I will setup a similar survey now that the Hip Talk Group has really grown and is cooking!
Pat
I had RBHR on 6/26/08 at the age of 49.
I was 3 months shy of turning 45 when I had my surgery in January. It was probably a good 8 years prior to that that I started experiencing issues in that hip, though they first told me it was a pinched sciatic nerve. I think it was 3-4 years ago that they took xrays and said it was OA.
I had my left hip done at 56, after 12+ years of symptoms.
John
Thank you everyone for your responses. I thought I was very alone having this problem at such a young age but it seems that my story is very familiar. I'm glad that I found this site before having my surgery (tomorrow). I feel reassured knowing that there are people who have experienced what I am going through and are able to give advice. I have been reading through the site and have learned a lot about what to expect after surgery that I would never have known so already it has been very helpful. I am very anxious about the pending surgery but am comforted by the fact that those who have had the surgery seem to have had positive outcomes. Maybe this time next year I'll be waxing my skis again!
Barbara
Good luck with your surgery tomorrow.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I think you will be skiing next year at this time!
Pat
Barbara,
Good luck tomorrow. We'll see you "on the other side" and be available to offer all the advice you could ever want! Let us know how things are going as soon as you can.
Jim
Age: 39 years. Very active mother of two young boys. LBHR 10-15-08. 6 weeks post op in two days. So far so good! Hip pain is GONE. Walking great with cane. Looking forward to surgeon check in in two days to see what activities I can resume.
Hey Barbara,
I'm 47 and had my surgery 17 days ago and couldn't be happier.Good luck tomorrow and remember when you wake up from surgery tomorrow you may be a little sore but that feeling is nothing compared to the pain you have right now ;D. Oh and yes I believe you will be waxing your skis this time next year no problem,I plan on getting on my snowboard next year. Good luck again and let us know how your doing when you can.
Wayne-0
43, going on 70!
Op scheduled for next Friday (5th December).
50 left hip 2004
54 right hip 2008
:)
I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis at 28. I had uncemented resurfacing by Dr. Gross in May at the age of 35.
RBHR 11/19/08, turned 60 last March. When my doc said BHR is for young people 65 and under, I said "sign me up."
JohnS
Long time no post. I had bilateral in June at age 59. I turned 60 last July. If you are breathing, age is just a number. My new "thrusters" are only 5 months old!!!
Mike
Bilateral
Dr. Gross
L - 6/23/08 R - 6/25/08
Mike
Glad to hear those new THRUSTERS are doing well.
Have fun.
Pat