WA peeps - surgeon for hip injury

Can't remember who but someone told me McKercher had one done a while back. Perhaps send him a message. He might be able to send you into the right direction.

A quick Google search dug up this: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Hip-Replacement-Rehab/

+1 on the MC Kercher, also Mark Stone might be worth talking to.
Best of luck Mark.

Mark,

I agree a good surgeon is important. However, a good surgeon without good rehab is a waste of time. Better still a good surgeon working with a really good physiotherapist is the way to go.

I had minor surgery to remove a tendon impingment on my shoulder joint. The joint was disaster after the op, untill I had intensive physio.

Good luck

G'day Mark,

Had knee surgery some time back (and although a different area) and from what I understand the surgeon I saw was a legend in the field. Having said that I know that the doctors that operate out of this office are all apparently very good and tend to specialise in certain areas ie. knees, shoulders and the like (check their website). The surgeons work out of Perth Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and consistently get a good write up.

As for the hip, sorry to hear you need an op however certainly not a massive game changer. This form of surgery is very common now days and has come a long way in its time. I know a number of people having had replacements and they are back riding, surfing, sailing.....etc. My aunty had both her hips done over 20 years ago at the age of 40. Hasnt slowed her down a bit. Another friend I work with had her hip done last year and was back SUPing Yallingup 6 months later.

All the best.

As for BeanStalk where are the moderators when f#cks like this make an attempt at contributing (7 efforts is enough).

Getting the surgeons who work closely with physios make a big difference.
Make sure your surgeon is a specialist like beaglebuddy suggested.

I had my shoulder done (ac joint removed, bursa removed, acromioplasty, rotator cuff done, bicep reattached) 6 months ago. Its near 100% now.
What is 100%? i can surf, windsurf, SUP all to the same level as before. In the gym its strong. Back pressing 45 keg dumbbells, shoulder pressing 35 keg dumbells. Thats good enough...

The surgeon had the physio involved from before the surgery took place, measuring and testing started a week before surgery and was the first stop on surgery day.
The physio also attended in surgery and was there with the surgeon the next day.
During rehab I met with the surgeon and physio at each appointment.
My rehab was considered complete when surgeon, physio and I were all happy.

So heres the hard part - $$$$. I had full private health. But the surgeon charged more than the list price (all quoted before hand - no surprises).
So i was out of pocket $3-4k. Without private health, probably about $6k.
But....I am very glad i spent the bucks. I have spoken with many people since my surgery who have had similar or lesser work. My outcome has been by far the best. I dont regret the dollars one bit. Ill do it again if needed.
If there is one thing in your life you don't choose on price, its surgeons.

Hip arthroscope surgery, I'm looking at this right now. If my degenerative arthritic changes aren't deemed too bad I may get it done for torn labrum.
What I found out is this is a relatively newer procedure compared to hip replacement. There are fewer Doctors doing it and they have done less procedures compared to replacement. An expert Dr. who has done over 4K replacements told me to be sure to find one of the experts for hip arthoscopy because it is a complicated procedure, the leg must be dislocated, a special table is used, special tools etc... not to scare you but the biggest danger is nicking or traumatizing a nerve that runs thru the area, you can end up with a drop foot, a cripple

Hi Folks,

I'm curious about this because I'm struggling to understand how hips get damaged. Are these replacements necessary because of injury, or because of wear and tear. If injury-how do you injure your hip; if wear and tear-what is is it that wears the hip joint?

Cheers, Jens

I'm pretty sure I just vomited in my mouth.

A hip replacement operation is a very violent procedure.

But what's the alternative ?

.... getting around in a wheelchair I suppose.

lol.

Just back from seeing the Ortho on Honolulu, he told me that a study has shown in patients over 45 years old, (I'm 50), and confirmed by his own patients experiences, is that the hip arthroscope procedure results in about 50% of patients having positive results, 25% have neither negative or positive, i.e. condition and pain level stays the same and 25% reporting negative results and usually moving straight into hip replacement.
The surgery itself actually has a longer recovery time compared to hip replacement, perhaps 4 months and lots of PT is required after.
I'm looking to have this done after our summer and fall, perhaps November, possibly coordinating it with a shoulder procedure.
Sorry this happened to you and the best of luck Mark.

The relief from an injection into the joint under x ray (fluoroscope) lasted a few weeks for me, hopefully indicating the pain is coming from the torn labrum not the osteoarthritis degenerated cartilage in the joint.

Hi there went through similar dilemma a few years ago deciding wether a resurfacing or full replacement would be better, after a lot of research and advice from a few different surgeons I had a full replacement and went with doctor Anderson who works out of Murdoch, I was 47 at the time. I am happy with the results I have given up running and taken up cycling for fitness Still sailing no problems. If I can give you any more info let me know
Cheers