Anna-
I think when you meet with Mr Witt and he gives you your options based on his vast experience, you will find it far easier to accept.
When I met Mr Treacy convinced I would get a BHR, he drew some lines on a print of my x-ray to show me where the head of my femur was and where it should be. He explained how the necessary guiding equipment couldn't be used and because of the twisted femur, going freehand would be very difficult.
Although disappointed at the time, I soon got round to thinking that I had to put myself entirely in his trust, and I knew he would give me the best hip I could get anywhere in the in the world.
I think Mr Witt will give you that same confidence that comes with carrying out many difficult hip operations and you will feel at ease with your decision.
I ended up looking forward to my surgery as it got nearer-I was happy about my decision to proceed and thought only about the future from that point.
Looking at those x-rays now of my old twisted, bone on bone hip, I'm so glad I did it. Well, glad Mr T did it, I should say!
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