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In a message dated 6/4/08 12:01:58 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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> I'm not a medical expert but I know that avascular necrosis is a
> very serious condition that can result in permanent disability if it
> progresses to the point that destruction of the joint surface
> occurs. Floyd Landis had his hip replacement due to this condition
> and your fate may be similar if you don't reverse the problem ASAP.
> If I were in your position, I would proceed with the surgery
> immediately and not even bother to explore alternative treatments.
> Acupunture and nutritional supplements will be a complete waste of
> time in this case. Additionally, I would stop training in the
> meantime, because you're imposing stress on bone tissue from which
> it cannot recover. I don't know much about the details of the
> proceedure, but I suspect that you may be in for a long recovery.
> Avascular necrosis is potentially career-ending and my opinion is
> that the urgency of reversing the condition by any means necessary
> should override the preference for concervative treatment and the
> desire to return to activity as soon as possible. You don't want to
> risk ending up crippled.

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Telle -- I suffered with this condition also. As a matter of fact, I limped 
along for years until the head of the femur had worn about 3/4 of an inch into 
the hip socket. At that point I had it replaced in 1991 -- what a HUGE HUGE 
relief. From that point forward I gave up my beloved racquetball and any other 
high impact activities. 

These were my considerations in 1991;
1. That the joint would last, on average, 10-12 years,
2. that only one more re-replacement was possible with a favorable predicted 
outcome,
3. that I should wait as long as possible to have it replaced. I'm now 65 and 
(knock on much wood) the hip is fine (had a GREAT DOC --B Haas, Ph.D., 
Denver, CO.

Current considerations. In 1995 I had my left shoulder replaced. I did not 
heed the protocol related to the hip replacement and continued to lift albeit 
at 
about 60% of previous capacity. This was OK for about 7-8 years. Now big 
problems -- can do NO pressing or side lateral movements -- though super light 
dips and 1 arm dbl. rows are doable and may even be beneficial. Am rethinking a 
follow up replacement with less strenuous follow up activities. 

Am somewhat reluctant to having surgery due to a surgically related staph 
infection, 25% chance of survival (unsuccessful back fusion 2000), and a near 
death surgical accident, inadvertent cutting of a main artery -- requiring 18 
pints of blood   (also uunsuccessful back fusion 2000) not a great year. MAKE 
SURE you find the very best doc. I tried to sue one of them -- what a farce -- 
I 
couldn't find any phys who would admit to the last disaster with the X RAYS 
staring them in the face. One honest soul said he could testify if his practice 
was on the moon.

So my advice to you is to do everything you can to avoid surgery until the 
pain and dysfunction over ride current activity benefits.

In my case I was really disappointed I did not have the replacement sooner -- 
pain has an insidious way of ruining your life without you realizing it -- so 
stay conscious (not one of my previous assets)

Let me know if there is any other info I could pass along. Whatever you 
decide may the gods of fortune be with you.

Jerry Telle
Lakewood CO USA