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Has anyone here had Core Decompression? How was your experience & result?

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Soos2016
Soos2016

Monday, son had an MRI which showed AVN in the right, non-THR hip. He was not expecting this, but decided to go ahead with core decompression, as that is the only choice now. 

If you have had this, how was your recovery and results - both short-term and long-term?

Mahalo in advance for sharing your experiences. I appreciate it.

Aloha

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  • linda38528
    linda38528 Soos2016

    Posted

    Sorry Soos for this newest bad news and as I have no knowlege of this procedure. 

    Hopefully someone else has and will reply soon. 

    Good luck to you and your son.

    Aloha

    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 linda38528

      Posted

      Mahalo, Linda. Thank you for your good wishes, and I wish you the best also!
  • basia58126
    basia58126 Soos2016

    Posted

    Sorry to hear about this Soos. Even though I had sever AVN it wasn't diagnosed so I don't know about this procedure. I had a quick google though and there is quite a bit written about it but it becomes quite technical so I think this is one to talk to your consultant about. Forewarned is forearmed. I had THR for my AVN and have been told that it may take a year to feel the full benefit, but that the outcome prognosis is good.

    I wish your son good luck and strength.

    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 basia58126

      Posted

      Thank you Basia. I'm sorry about your condition but that your outcome looks good. Xrays don't show the deterioration, you need an MRI. The surgeon did explain a lot, and I followed up with my own research. Still, we have questions for the doctor. And there's nothing like personal experience. Be well, Basia.
  • CelsB
    CelsB Soos2016

    Posted

    Sorry Soos, I don't understand this condition, but wishing all the best for your son.

    Cels Xxx

    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 CelsB

      Posted

      Cels, thank you for your kind reply. I appreciate it.
  • Loral
    Loral Soos2016

    Posted

    I found this info. easy to understand....

    Core Decompression

    This procedure involves drilling one larger hole or several smaller holes into the femoral head to relieve pressure in the bone and create channels for new blood vessels to nourish the affected areas of the hip.

    When osteonecrosis of the hip is diagnosed early, core decompression is often successful in preventing collapse of the femoral head and the development of arthritis.

    Core decompression is often combined with bone grafting to help regenerate healthy bone and support cartilage at the hip joint. A bone graft is healthy bone tissue that is transplanted to an area of the body where it is needed.

    Many bone graft options are available today. The standard technique is to take extra bone from one part of your body (harvest) and move (graft) it to another part of your body. This type of graft is called an autograft.

    Many surgeons use bone that is harvested from a donor or cadaver. This type of graft is typically acquired through a bone bank. Like other organs, bone can be donated upon death.

    There are also several synthetic bone grafts available today.

    • Soos2016
      Soos2016 Loral

      Posted

      Hi Laura - thank you! I even found a video online. I don't think we'll be doing an autograft - that takes more time to recover. I do need to find out exactly what it will be, though. Synthetic? Mahalo for your research and reply!
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