AVN or Osteonecrosis in right hip

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Evan - 31 Oct 2005 14:48 GMT

Hi All,

I have AVN in the right hip having had it for 19 years after a road
traffic accident.

Where previously I only had occasional pain, I now have almost constant
pain in my right hip. I know that I will need to have a total hip
replacement at some point in the future.

I know that diet is important in minimising the progression of AVN.
Does anyone have any good diets or foodstuffs that you know work for
someone with AVN.

Can anyone recommend a dietician in the UK who specialises or is
knowledgable about AVN.

Can anyone also recommend a consultant who specialises in hip
replacements in the UK. I know that technology is constantly being
improved and updated. I will be going the private route.

Thanks,

Evan

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spodosaurus - 31 Oct 2005 15:00 GMT

> Hi All,
>
> I have AVN in the right hip having had it for 19 years after a road
> traffic accident.

What part of the right hip and how extensive is it?

> Where previously I only had occasional pain, I now have almost constant
> pain in my right hip. I know that I will need to have a total hip
> replacement at some point in the future.
>
> I know that diet is important in minimising the progression of AVN.

How so?

> Does anyone have any good diets or foodstuffs that you know work for
> someone with AVN.

Diet has no effect.

> Can anyone recommend a dietician in the UK who specialises or is
> knowledgable about AVN.

You're wasting your time unless you have one of a very few disorders
that cause clotting problems, and even then, a dietician would have
absolutely no clue. Generally you'd need prescription medications and
blood work, but your AVN was from a traumatic injury, not thrombophilia,
and it was far far far too long ago to do anything about. Over time the
bone will slowly crumble and compress.

> Can anyone also recommend a consultant who specialises in hip
> replacements in the UK. I know that technology is constantly being
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>
> Evan

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DianeW - 31 Oct 2005 17:59 GMT

Evan - Dr. Charles Glueck is a leading researcher in Osteonecrosis. You
can read about his research and study at the following link.

http://www.jewishhospitalcincinnati.com/cholesterol/osteonec.htm

I followed his vitamin protocol when I had Stage one ON in my knee and
it went away. When it is so far advanced, I'm not too sure but read his
site. I'm sure you will find a lot of the information you are looking
for. Diane W

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diclidophora@yahoo.co.uk - 31 Oct 2005 19:09 GMT

Evan.

I am in the UK and have ON of the left hip.
Spodosaurus has given you a lot of info.
I am surprised that you have managed to go so long. I have had mine for
about 4 years and although petrified at the thought of surgery will
have to have a thr soon. I have looked for Orthos specialising on ON in
the UK without much success. There are a few people around, but they
don't seem to specialise in saving joints in the way that Dr Glueck and
Michael Mont do in the US.
You will find that most area hospitals in the UK have an orthopaedic
department and that hip replacement is regarded as a routine operation.
However, check on the artificial hips used. Some prosthetics last
longer than others and there are also different approaches to the
surgery. Look on the internet. There are some good web sites for info.
There is also a Yahoo group for osteonecrosis and they have lots of
information.

Peter

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Gwen Love - 02 Nov 2005 00:59 GMT

Evan, you might be interested in going to http://www.totallyhip.org.
Gwen

> Hi All,
>
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> Evan

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