Two weeks today with a Biomet resurfacing of Right Hip. Currently an airline pilot, and have been running forever. I have a history of OA in knees with surgery on each knee for meniscus tearing/fraying. Hip was never more than a stiffness issue, or so I thought. Very uncomfortable following a half marathon race in March 11. Did not resolve so did lots of stretching and 2 months of PT since one ortho only found moderate OA. Got worse to the point of spasms in the muscles around the hip, and despite a round of bilateral cortisone injections, did not improve. After a second visit to another ortho, it was recommended that I would be a great candidate for a THR later in life (multiple bone spurs, bone on bone and cysts) and to take the big Ibuprofens for now. They did little for me.
Finally flew with another pilot who had both hips done during the approval processes in 2003. Was very happy with the results and was 4 years older, so I checked it out. No ortho had ever mentioned it and this site was the beginnings of my research. Given my age and levels of OA in my other hip and knees, I don't intend to run long races, but would like to be able to jog a every other day for moderate fitness. Honestly, I would be happy to walk without pain as an early goal. So I settled on Dr. Gross and the Biomet.
Surgery and recovery seem to be normal. Despite the obvious residual pain from the dislocation during the surgery, the "deep" ache I had prior to surgery is gone. Knew it when I woke up. I feel the incision, and the weakness in my hip in several directions of movement, but think that will improve as it physically heals.
I am not eager to have my other hip done, but am extremely glad that I've taken care of this one. The pain before was barely tolerable and I would have been forced to have a THR...thank goodness someone educated me on the resurfacing. Any advice will always be appreciated, but feel very optimistic that things are progressing well at this early stage.