Nope. But, I just made a trip to the orthopedist, too. I have thickened knee
caps and shins from uneven weight bearing and possible scraping of bone on
bone on left knee, and most likely a torn miniscus (which is finally
starting to heal 13 weeks out from injury). Ain't it hell getting old?
>From what I've heard, joint replacement surgery sucks, but is worth it in
the long run.
-d
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Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 4:02 PM
Subject: Hip (the body part, not the attitude)
> So I go to the doctor for x-rays as the pain in the hip gets worse (in
spite of
> the exercise which should be re-habbing the muscles).
>
> The xrays show arthritis.
> Get referred to the orthopedist.
> She says "bone-on-bone contact due to cartilege erosion".
>
> Am told that continuing to stretch, exercise, lose weight, and take
glucosamine
> might help, as would water exercise.
>
> But, "eventually" will need hip replacement. Not thrilled about the idea.
> Although she said that might restore enough freedom of movement and relief
of
> pain to let me ski again ("just no bumps and jumps" - ha! never did).
>
> Not sure what to do.
> Anybody been there/done that?
>
> -Ben
>
>
>
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