They said that the MRI shows an osteochondral lesion...go on kids, go look that up...basically it means that some of the cartilage that covers the femoral head is worn, probably because of the mis-shape of the bone, and because it's worn it's causing pain...just like old people arthritis.
They want to do a Hip Dislocation Surgery...which is exactly what it sounds like...to look at the femoral head to see if something can be done to cut into and reshape the femoral head. Once it is a better shape they can smoosh the cartilage back on there so that it covers where all the pointy parts were so that everything is cushy and comfy again.
Okay, so maybe I'm paraphrasing a bit...
There are some big old answers to prayer if this is the surgery that they go with. The anticipated recovery is much better than we had hoped. Sounds like full crutches for 6 weeks and crutches for long distances and as needed for about 3 months...but then she should be good. No wheel chair. No walker. I asked especially because she does NOT want to be in a wheel chair if possible, apparently the fascination has completely worn off on those modes of travel.
That's all the news that is news. I only talked to the nurse, as her doctor is out of town, so we still aren't positive this is the final surgery. We won't have another appointment until May 13th. Beanie is a bit disappointed with the date being so late because it may mean that she will be unavailable to compete at the state level with her 4-H Food Challenge team at the beginning of June...but we will see. It would be a disappointment for sure...but to get this over? Oooh...that would be so good...
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