Author: alanekd

I am a 62-year-old woman who has been running for 40 years. I have completed 25 marathons and numerous 1/2 marathons. Running is at the core of who I am. I have a history of hip dysplasia, and now the resulting OA is severe, and I am in constant pain. I have been told I need a total replacement. I was told this 8 yrs ago as well, but I was able to delay the inevitable until now. The surgery will likely be scheduled in the next several months, but I need hope that I can run again.

THR with dysplasia?

alanekd

Hi everyone,

I would love to hear if anyone has/had dysplasia going into THR.  I was diagnosed with pretty bad dysplasia (way too shallow acetabulum) and that’s why the cartilage wore away in the joint.  Bone on bone now, and told I need a THR.  Early in the process and haven’t seen the surgeon yet, but I’d love to hear experiences.  Mainly I want to know if they had to reform the pelvis/acetabulum in addition to the THR.  I know everyone’s situation is different but I would love to hear of peoples experiences….

ps I am a 62 year old woman who has run for 40 years, including 25 marathons.  Not running terrifies me, and I know my dysplasia complicates everything….

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