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December 21, 2006
Can't get too technical but I just had the anterior (lateral)
approach last week by Dr. Mont. He explained to me that this
is his
preference and in over 600 procedures only 1 has not worked
to
expectation. He is very precise and only cuts through
gluteus
minimus. I am 10 days post-op and feel great, I move around
on 1
crutch very well. He has specific ROM precautions but expect
full
recovery with no limitations by 3-4 months. I am very
satisfied.
Each surgeon will have their personal comfort level. I think
the
approach is less important than the experience and success
of the
surgeon. I have about a 8-10 incision lateral aspect of hip.Email direct for any more questions. Glad to answer.
Pat you can add any info from me that you want. I am so
happy I had it done. Jeremy from Baltimore age 32. Right Hip
resurfaced by Dr. Mont on 12/11/06. Wright Conserve Plus.
I feel GREAT! Best decision I have made. Thanks for so
much advise
and support from the group. I will recommend Mont to anyone.
Jeremy
Oct 9, 2006
It is amazing that there are so many supportive people going
through
the same issues. I am excited to be a member. My name is
Jeremy, I
live in Baltimore, MD and I am very fortunate to have a
surgeon (I
think) who is part of the Corin Group trial about 3 miles
from my
house. I am 31 years old and have terrible OA in my R Hip
for 3
years. No mechanism or reason just progressive OA in the
hip. I have
seen 3 orthos, all recommend a THR but due to my age have
said to put
if off as long as possible. I had a "Debridement surgery"
last year
by a surgeon recommended on the THR web group (Marc
Hungerford). We
had hoped that would help with ROM and pain for a couple
years but it
only benefited me for 6 months. I have had multiple
cortisone
injections. My quality of life is awful when it comes to
exercise,
getting around and trying to play with my very energetic 3
year old.
Anyway my question for the group is:
1)Has anyone had the Corin Hip Procedure done.
2)Since it is still in clinical trial does it depend on the
insurance
company whether they will cover it or not?
3)I am going to an open seminar by Dr. Jacobs (Corin
Surgeon) in
Baltimore next week.
Any helpful questions I can ask ahead
from those
that have had it done?
Thanks
sorry for the long message,
Jeremy
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