Supertraining

Dear all,

I am a 26 year old PT and strength coach. I am very physically
active, playing soccer 2-3 times each week and doing between 3-6 gym
sessions each week. Over the past 2years I have started to have
serious problems in my right hip, consequently that I have had to cut
back on the soccer in the past 6 months and can no longer run for
more than about 10-15 mins. After see a physio and having an MRI I
have been diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the femoral head (lack
of adequate blood supply). After meeting with the doctor they have
decided that the best course of action is for me to have a core
decompression of the right hip in order to release the pressure and
hopefully get normal blood flow back up and running.

I have a number of questions/concerns and would very much appreciate
any advice, experience and knowledge that any of you could pass on in
this matter.

1.      The success rate of this kind of procedure?
2.      Likelihood of the condition reoccurring?
3.      Length of recovery time? How long before full weight bearing
impact exercise can take place? How long before light rehab work can
begin?
4.      Likelihood that I will have full ROM and function restored to
hip after this operation?
5.      Any alternative treatments? And effectiveness of these
treatments (am seeing an acupuncturist for consultation on Friday,
however I have very little knowledge in this area and therefore am a
little sceptical)
6.      Finally any other help or information that you may be able to
pass on would be gratefully received.

Thank you guys,
Harry Jameson
London, England