Hip Endeavors: Ultimate Compliment

Monday, April 5, 2010

Ultimate Compliment

I received a compliment the other day after teaching a weight resistance class . . .that I'm even tougher now than before surgery! Maybe they have a short memory, but I'll take it. It's good to know that I can still challenge them =)

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What is a PAO?

Periacetabular Osteotomy. The mother of all hip surgeries. A procedure that cuts the hip socket out of the pelvis to allow the the socket to be repositioned and then screwed back into place. This allows the ball & socket to move fluidly, preventing cartilage damage and preserving the joint in patients with faulty hips. The PAO preserves & enhances the patient's own hip, not replacing it with artificial parts like a hip replacement. Why not a hip replacement? Although the recovery is said to be easier with a hip replacement, they are not ideal for younger people as they need to be revised frequently, leading to a possible 7+ additional surgeries for someone my age. Also, active people generally can not resume their higher level of activity.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Ultimate Compliment

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