I heard back from Dr. Z today about the CT of my right hip. I'm in for another scope.
I have heterotopic ossification around the socket and my femoral head has bone spurs on it. My pubic symphysis is also degenerative (I didn't ask how or why but read that it can be caused from pelvic instability).
Anyway, since I can't have MRIs anymore, the scope is a way to determine the condition of my cartilage too. Dr. Z made me feel pretty good about my convincing him to do the scope with the PAO because now he has something to compare it to. He said it was a wise decision :)
I don't have an appointment with him til early June so I'll make more decisions then. I don't have FMLA again til October, so I know it will be at least 6 months til I go thru with this.
One good thing is he didn't feel this is urgent so much as it will hopefully give me some pain relief and ROM back, so scheduling it at my discretion and comfort is key.
At least now I don't feel so crazy!
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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.
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