Well, it's 3 days early but I figured I better post this before I forget.
I had my right hip resurfaced August 6th 2008 by Dr. Gross in Columbia SC.
So far so good, my resurfaced hip is much better than any other joint in my body, I am still noticing improvement even 4 years out with more ease in doing things that require ROM.
The only thing recently that I noticed different about my resurfaced hip is that the other day I was out golfing I did not take any water with me and I got a bit dehydrated, I noticed some creeking in my hip, at the turn I drank two large bottles of water and the rest of the day my hip was perfect. That's the first time I've had to deal with a dry socket, I had no pain with hit but it felt like a two rusty parts rubbing together.
I am still VERY pleased with my outcome, pre-op I could not walk more than 50-75 yards without sitting to ease the pain, I wish all my other joints felt the way my operated hip feels.
At this point I am becoming very very optimistic that I will take my implant to the grave, even 4 years ago Dr. Gross was pretty optimistic about the possiblity of that. I'm glad I took the chance at uncemented, I now believe in this device more than ever.
Chuck
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