Hip replacement so young!

1. mjane 30 September 2009 at 14:16PM
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   My son is 15 years old and needs a hip replacement due to avascular necrosis that was caused when pins were inserted into his hip a year ago because he had developed SUFE.

   The other option he has is having his hip fused but we do not honeslty think that is the best option as he already has very limited mobility and that will just make it even worse.

   Of course I am very worried (as his mum) but at the same time I want him to have some of his life back, he has really missed out on a lot.

   He has to make the decision on what to do, if he decides to have the hip replacement then he will have it done at Stanmore.

   I just wondered if anyone else so young has had a replacement - it's all very scary.

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2. Guest 11 October 2009 at 07:27AM

   my boyfriend who is 18 years of age is also receiving one. i agree, it is scary, but its totally necessary

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3. mjane 16 October 2009 at 14:25PM

   Hope it all goes well for your boyfriend, is that because of the same thing? At least it will give them both a new lease of life! All the best.

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4. jellybean13 16 October 2009 at 17:42PM

   Hi I've had both hips replaced because of avascular necrosis... I was not as young as either of you but 38 is not that old either..... It has given me back full mobility and a new least of life. As along as you excersise to keep them flexible and watch what you do ie not do anything too daft they will last many years before they need replacing again.

   Good luck!

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5. mjane 17 October 2009 at 15:34PM

   Hi there, that's reassuring thanks! That's what the surgeon has said to my son, that he won't be abe to do somethings but will be able to do so much more than he can currently do. He has got to go back to Stanmore on the 2nd November with his decision and I think it is definately going to be the replacement.

   All the best to you!

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6. astra39 30 October 2009 at 19:40PM

   Hi

   I had a THR aged 40 this year, and can honestly say it has been a blessing. The pain I had pre op was unbearable and now I have my life back. I`m sorry that your son and boyfriend need a THR so young, but can reassure you that it is a worth while op. I hope the appointment goes well on MOnday.

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