Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
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Hi
Is there anyone out there who has had or is having THR due to the effects of Perthes ?
I would like to know their experience of the disease and also wether once we have had our hips replaced wether we are exactly the same as any other THR patient or if the disease creates further problems for us.
First THR on 24th Feb - Occ health came to assess the house today - its all starting to get a bit real now !!!!!
Cheers Paul
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john05732 paul170864
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I had a right THR 12 years ago. Due to perthes as a child. Once replaced, no issues, just the same as everyone else. 6 weeks ago had a hip revision. Going OK, but no complications from the original perthes damage. Only had perthes in one hip!
paul170864 john05732
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Cheers Paul
john05732 paul170864
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If your young, uncemented is probably better. Better outcomes if a 2nd full replacement is needed.
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Uncemented polar stem is the plan though I didnt know about anterior or posterior approach so didnt ask - is it likely to be posterior do you think ?
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Any plans for doing the perthes side ? Or is it doing fine ?
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No I'm in Michigan USA....
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I'm sure you'll be fine, my THR was brilliant, all those years of pain and limping were gone. My perthes leg was shorter. The surgeon lengthened it, to remove my limp.
Good luck, the other side will be better!
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