Question 1

opting for a bilateral hip core decompression. will i be in a wheelchair or crutches?what is recovery times like?have a desk job can i go back quick?

Accepted Answer

Core Decompr. "CD": Cd can be done as an inpatient procedure with a short hospitalization, but there is a recent trend toward doing it on an outpatient basis. Patients are usually maintained on partial weightbearing with crutches for 6 weeks to 3 months.

Other procedures have higher morbidity complications, and require more vigorous protection from weightbearing, usually 3+ mos.

Question 2

i had core decompression done on both my hips in january.how long does full recovery normally take?i have improved but is it normal to still have a little pain (groin area & where drillings where made) especially when its cold, & the clicking sound?

Accepted Answer

Full recovery from: this procedure may take up to 6 to 12 months to heal fully.  You may be on crutches for 6-12 weeks. I'm not sure when you submitted your question, but you may have had the surgery 11+ months ago now. If you just have a little pain and some clicking, that could well be considered normal. Mention it to you orthopedic surgeon the next time you see her/him in follow-up. Stay well:)

Question 3

what is the better option for avn? waiting 5 years for thr or a treatment plan of core decompression and/or bone graft? pt is a 29 year old female?

Accepted Answer

: We do not have enough info for an appropriate advice. The choice depends upon the extent of involvement and location of disease so her orthopedist should know best. In general, for a a young patient I would consider conservative approaches first, i.e. Joint-preserving procedures, if possible.

Question 4

what happens to people who get avascular necrosis of the hip (also called osteonecrosis)?

Accepted Answer

Usually surgery: If the problem gets very severe you will
start to have some collapse in the femoral 
head and you may ultimately require
a total hip arthroplasty.

Question 5

could radiation therapy cause osteonecrosis of the hips?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the hips get an amount of radiation above what this area can handle this complication can happen.  This is why there is treatment planning and doctors limit radiation doses to the area of concern. However if treated no more than the maximum tolerance their is still 5 percent chance of complications at that maximum level.

Question 6

what shouldes hip osteonecrosis feel like?

Accepted Answer

Hip osteonecrosis: Groin pain with limited range of motion.

Question 7

please suggest that how effective and go for regenexx orthosport stem cell treatment to treat hip osteonecrosis stage 2 and 3 for bilateral hip.

Accepted Answer

Stem cells: NO working knowledge;  but anytime there are studies regarding treatment publishe​​​d by the owner of a clinic who does the treatment and there are not more studies corroborating the result, one must be cautious and ask for independent evidence of efficacy, not just "safety" of the individual portions of the treatment but the long term​ results of the treatment for your distinct clinical​ scenario

Question 8

my 67 years old mom has onfh (osteonecrosis of the femeral head) on both hip joints, what's success rate on surgery to replace total hip in her age?

Accepted Answer

Very high.: Most people who undergo total hip replacement for osteonecrosis do very well. She should ask her orthopedic surgeon though.

Question 9

my 67 years old mom has onfh (osteonecrosis of the femeral head) on both hip joints, what are the risks on surgery to replace total hip?

Accepted Answer

Statistics: Every center where this procedure is performed will provide you with statistics (so you can compare) of the adverse outcomes and inform you of risks involved in this particular case. In general bleeding, anesthesia misshaps, residual pain, etc are common risks of surgery of this type. Consult your dr, good luck !

Question 10

i have osteonecrosis in my hip. i also have bone spurs on my spine, middle back pain, curved spine & osteoporosis. what are my expected treatments?

Accepted Answer

Total hip: You will need to have a total hip replacement for the hip osteonecrosis.Osteoporosis need to be treated with the proper medicines(biphosphonates, orally o parentally.Parathyroid hormone subcutaneosly and vit d4000u daily.You will find out that after the total hip the back pain will improve and good pt program to strenghtening the core muscles will olso help with the back pain.

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Opting for a bilateral hip core decompression. will i be in a wheelchair or crutches?what is recovery times like?have a desk job can i go back quick?

A member asked:

I had core decompression done on both my hips in january.how long does full recovery normally take?i have improved but is it normal to still have a little pain (groin area & where drillings where made) especially when its cold, & the clicking sound?

A member asked:

What is the better option for avn? waiting 5 years for thr or a treatment plan of core decompression and/or bone graft? pt is a 29 year old female?

A member asked:

What happens to people who get avascular necrosis of the hip (also called osteonecrosis)?

A member asked:

Could radiation therapy cause osteonecrosis of the hips?

A member asked:

What shouldes hip osteonecrosis feel like?

A member asked:

Please suggest that how effective and go for regenexx orthosport stem cell treatment to treat hip osteonecrosis stage 2 and 3 for bilateral hip.

A member asked:

My 67 years old mom has onfh (osteonecrosis of the femeral head) on both hip joints, what's success rate on surgery to replace total hip in her age?

A member asked:

My 67 years old mom has onfh (osteonecrosis of the femeral head) on both hip joints, what are the risks on surgery to replace total hip?

A member asked:

I have osteonecrosis in my hip. i also have bone spurs on my spine, middle back pain, curved spine & osteoporosis. what are my expected treatments?

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