Hi all,
I was recently turned down for resurfacing by Dr Scott Ball, not surprisingly since I am 62 and female although my activity level is similar to an averagely fit 40 year old.
As a yogi I would like to keep my flexibility, plus I want to learn to surf having moved recently to San Diego, plus get back to some light running (under 3 miles) and moderate weightlifting. And much more, but those are the most important and controversial.
He suggested a dual mobility device would give me what I want.
This is better than the other surgeon I interviewed who does superpath with Microport device with maximum ROM of only 137 degees, and that surgeon tightens up ligaments for flexible people so they don't dislocate! basically I would lose my flexibility to the limits of a limited device. That guy gives the same device to everyone! Plus says if you choose to run it will wear out quickly. Plus, microport has had many recalls, is made in China, and isn't one of the major brands. Would you trust it?
So I will ask Dr Ball if he can use a nickel free dual mobility (I heard biomet has one) since my Orthopedic Analysis tested positive for nickel, negative for everything else.
Does that sound like a good safe plan? Even though he probably doesn't use that particular dual mobility device day in day out, he has mad resurfacing skills and an stellar reputation.
Have any of you had similar? instead or resurfacing, a dual mobility device, and found it to be satisfactory for the level of activities I want to do for the next 10-15 years? (more typical of 40 somethings than 60 somethings)