trying to decide...

I’m a 46-year-old male and started having right knee pain three years ago. Up until six months ago I thought it was my knee but it was actually my right hip. I have been in complete denial but it has gotten to the point now where I am walking with a limp, in pain while sleeping,  and can barely put on my socks and shoes on my right side. I’ve also gained twenty pounds in the last two years because I’m so inactive and depressed. Been a humbling experience because I played sports growing up and continued to play basketball and jogged a couple  of miles a day 3-4 days a week up until a few years ago. The pain has really accelerated the past 6-8 months and I was told I basically am bone-on-bone at this point and that’s it’s not if but when. I went to see two orthopaedic specialists and they both mentioned resurfacing and said because of my age I would be an ideal candidate. They also of course mentioned a THR.  I live in NC and I know Duke has a wonderful reputation but I also know there’s a resurfacing specialist in SC that also has a solid reputation. I need to do something sooner rather than later and was hoping folks could give me some insight. I’ve heard about the MoM concerns with resurfacing but there also seems to be a lot of success stories. Thank you for any advice you can offer! 

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