[QUOTE=poollounger;4824109] I have had my left hip resurfaced. It is not a replacement but it is still a major operation. I looked at this thread because I thought it was about REAL HIPS. lol

[QUOTE=poollounger;4824109]
Poollounger do you know where he had this done, as I have major knee trouble but keep being told by docs in UK that I am too young to have a
replacement....:curse:

[QUOTE=crispygirl;4828056]
Hi Crispygirl

I was 47 when I had my left knee replaced. I had had to wait for over 7 years before anyone would take me seriously enough to do something about it. I was given a partial knee replacement, which is supposed to be more suitable for younger patients. It was done privately (thank god for private medical insurance!) here in Cornwall. If you are interested, I could send you a PM with further details of surgeon etc?)

It has been a total success. The recuperation was pretty long winded, but it really has been worth it!
Sally

Just another scam for the goverment to make extra pennies.

They have to find a way of getting the cash for their big fat cigars and their malt whiskey.

[QUOTE=Cornish maid;4828779]

I have had some surgery on my knee, partial replacement is the next thing but at the moment it is so much better than when I was working full time, on my feet all day from 5am to 7pm. I put down to exercise in the pool everyday in the summer, problems start again in winter months when I am not using pool. I was interested in what Poollounger was saying about the cartilage being removed and replaced, I wondered if it would be the way to go with my knee.


Of course the other thing the doctors always say is your weight, you will always have knee trouble with so much weight. Yes I fully accept that but I know of many people who have the same trouble (including my sister) and they are carry no extra weight whatsoever. I have worked in the NHS long enough to know that weight is not always the problem for many ailments, yes it is a factor to be considered and remedy but it makes no major difference to the condition.

Yes, PM me the details it is always handy to have for future needs, it is amazing how ops can always be done when you mention money, the same doctor that is telling you it doesn't need doing will quickly change their mind. Thank you

[QUOTE=crispygirl;4828056] I will find out next week and let you know....he lives in Essex. His GF works with me. I dont know exactly how old he is but the right side of 30 .

Hi Cornishmaid.

I went and saw the orthopedic surgeon who operated on my elbow last year on Saturday. It had been superb but was getting a little stiff again recently, but it turns out to be my shoulder. I asked him about this cartilage regrowing and replacement and he said it was becoming standard procedure for knees, but you would need to have access to a larger hospital. You may need to try and get yourself referred to one of the London teaching hospitals. My doc was very reassuring. I asked if I had to live with gradually deteriorating joints as I aged and he was most adamant that this was not so.The technology is advancing all the time and in five years time what was on offer could be much more radical.