Hi

It's me again.

I have finally got the correct diagnosis after going from Neurosurgeons
and having CT scans of my back, MRI and finally a Bone Scan.

I was then referred to an Othopaedic Surgeon as my films showed Avascular
Necrosis of the left hip.  Have been pencilled in (so to speak) for
operation in just over two weeks as my Health Fund are trying to decide
that I didn't have this as a pre-existing illness, otherwise the Surgeon
will have to put on his Public List at our local Public Hospital as an
urgent case and even then it won't be that long as if I had to wait
another year with the Health Fund.  Honestly these Health Funds really
make money.

Anyway just a quick question to anyone who may be able to help.  I was
trying to find a group covering hip replacement but couldn't so I thought
may be someone on your Group may have some info about hip replacement
(surgery etc etc) or may have had this op themselves.

Once again any help/info would be really appreciated.

Regards

Jan
Adelaide
Australia

PS

Now I know why I am in so much pain and taking that many pain tablets at
least I now have a correct diagnosis !!!! (finally)