My name is Edgardo, I lived in Puerto Rico and I am 36 years old. Thanks to all the people that shared their stories in this website. It is an incredible source of information and support for people suffering from different types of conditions on their hips.
Regarding my story:
- I have AVN on left hip
- Diagnosed early 2009
- I suffered from an occasional pain in my left groin since I was 18 years old (1997)
- The pain during these early years was not a problem and I was very active and able to play sports (I thought the occasional pain was muscular and due to the physical activity)
- I visited several Orthopedic doctors in PR. All of them recommended me to modify physical activity (low impact) and to wait until a total hip replacement was necessary.
- Currently I am able to walk without a cane or other device, but since August 2014 I have been experiencing a sudden intense pain in my left groin. The pain is very intense and limits me even to walk or stay straight for 5-10 minutes. I never experienced anything like that before, and more recently experience the pain for more than a day.
- I have not done any high impact activities since 2009. I want to gain back my ability to do exersices and play freely with my two young kids. I am looking forward to have my hip resurface and gain part of my life back.
I have a few questions/concerns that I hope someone can provide me with some info:
1) Are anyone here a resurface patient from Puerto Rico?
2) Of the resurface patients due to AVN in the hip in this website, are there any who suffer also from synovial chondomatrosis on the shoulders?
3) I will definetly will go ahead with resurface of my left hip, but I am having problems deciding between Dr. Gross or Dr. Su. I know both of them have a lot of experience with resurfacing. If someone analized both doctors and could share with me the reasoning for selecting one over the other it will really help (you can send me an email if you want it to be private). I am not looking for an analysis of who is a better doctor (from what I researched they both have great qualifications, knowledge,experience, historical data of procedures and passion for what they do and their patients). I am looking more into: medical facilities, devices they use, therapy recommendations after the procedure, schedule of activities recommended after the procedure, traveling logistics.
Thanks again for sharing.