Resurfacing of the hip
For compensation purposes, is resurfacing of the hip and total hip replacement different for the temporary 100% for a year and drop back to 30%? Hope that makes sense. THanks! B Hip resurfacing...
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Had my hip resurfaced in 2009. Best decision concerning the level of arthritic deterioration. This surgery is technically more difficult than a full hip replacement.The recovery times are similar,...
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I am rated for the hips bilateral, and you are the perfect person to ask about this. I had right anthroposcopy surgery back in Feb but I think it failed because I still have the same deep groin...
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My wife a vet has had three Army paid anthroposcopy hip surgeries two right and one left over the past ten years. Her right has gotten to the point a replacement has to be done. She is looking at...
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BabblesI had the surgery between claim and appeal. It had gotten so bad I could not walk. So it was not SC at the time, it is now.-----I was in hospital 3 days. Had procedure done in the morning and...
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I have a Birmngham and the VA now knows what it is and will compensate it just like an ordinary hip replacement. When I first got mine in 2010 it was only approved in the US for three years and only a...
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Have any of these devices been used at a VA facility? I recently visited a VA orthopedic doctor and discussed hip surgery him. The procedure he described to me appeared to be that of a total...
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I personally don't know if the VA does the resurfacing. Hopefully someone that might have had this done speaks up! I think most of the VA procedures are THR as it is easier and it seems that the...
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crzybnz, thanks for the information. I'm just trying to become informed about what will likely come.
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hutsky, The resurfacing device is such a joy and so effective, especially if you are young and active. it also gives you the alternative to get a full replacement if it does fail. I did a report on...
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I apologize to babbles who initiated the thread but the responses have also been helpful to me. It is a subject that has received little discussion elsewhere. Thanks sguittard for relating your...
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I have a service related injury for my hip. On 3/18/15 I had the hip resurfaced. I received my VA rating today in the mail. I received 100% for the month of April. On May 1 it went back to 20%....
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Kevsb9, It is supposed to be covered at 100% for 13 months then back to 30%. You, like I did got the shaft since the rater doesn't understand that a Birmingham is an invasive surgery and a prosthetic...
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