So today was the day I was so looking for. Of was afraid of. This appointment was the official one that would say if I could or could not have surgery with Dr.Nho. I walked into the department in awe: large open space, huge windows with a beautiful view (as pictured above) of the river...definitely not what I'm used to in Quebec.
I was first greeted by his nurse, then his PA. Wow, both were super nice! We went over my history and then Dr.Stover came in. He was calm, friendly and very thorough. He asked me to walk in front of him, tested my joint laxity and did a physical/radiological exam: Internal rotation 5 degrees Hip flexion of 95 degrees Positive trendelenburg sign CE angle about 24 degrees. Tonnis angle about 12 degrees I don't remember the other info...but hopefully I'll be able to get his full report before I leave Chicago. Anyway, all that to say, he believes that my symptoms + physical exam seem to point more towards impingement and that hip arthroscopy would be a good action plan. No femoral version issues. Mainly the socket being shallower than usual for the size of my femoral head. My dysplasia is so mild that he has no problem sending me to Dr.Nho and said he does so with patients who have worse dysplasia than mine. It was reassuring to hear. He said that if ever there's a re-tear or if the symptoms persist, we could blame instability from dysplasia and talk about PAO. I'm happy that I have Dr.Belzile back home as he does hip preservation surgery. All this to say, the appointment went exactly like I I wanted it to! I recommend Dr.Stover to anyone who has doubts about dysplasia. He took the time to answer all my questions, was very approachable and professional. SO THAT'S IT KIDS, NOW ALL IS A GO FOR REVISION ARTHROSCOPY IN TWO DAYS!!! AHHHHH!!! Ended the day beautifully and hung out with Suzie - who drove all the way from Milwaukee to come see us! How amazing is that? I met Suzie two years ago when I photographed her beautiful wedding in France. So happy we were able to keep in touch and be friends even though we don't have the chance to see each other very often! We got popcorn at Garrett's, candy at Dylan's Candy Bar and then headed for an amazing dinner at Longman & Eagle. HOLY was the food good. One of the best beef tartare's I've ever had. Anyway, my hip is hurting so I should probably go to bed. Will keep you posted on my appointment with Dr.Nho!
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AuthorMy name is Marie-Christine. I'm 34 years old and live in Montreal, QC, Canada. I have had two failed hip scopes on my right hip to do undiagnosed hip dysplasia. My amazing surgeon, who is in Quebec City, performed periacetabular osteotomy in November 2017. He also did one left hip scope (non dysplastic) in February 2017. Archives
May 2018
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