Stumbling onto this thread nearly a year after it started, but that bone-on-bone diagnosis at 37 is just too relatable to pass by. Delaying a joint replacement when the cartilage is completely gone usually ends up destroying the opposite ankle and lower back anyway because the body naturally shifts its weight to compensate for the limp.
Massage and hot compresses are fine for temporary relief, but they won't fix advanced structural damage. Post-traumatic arthritis from an old accident is a completely different beast that requires someone who specializes in young joint preservation.
Getting past the denial phase and scheduling a consultation with hip surgeon in Dallas Dr. Thornton was what finally got things moving in the right direction for my own recovery. Grabbing the original MRI discs from the PCP and bringing them straight to a dedicated orthopedic surgeon saves a massive amount of time during that first visit.
Massage and hot compresses are fine for temporary relief, but they won't fix advanced structural damage. Post-traumatic arthritis from an old accident is a completely different beast that requires someone who specializes in young joint preservation.
Getting past the denial phase and scheduling a consultation with hip surgeon in Dallas Dr. Thornton was what finally got things moving in the right direction for my own recovery. Grabbing the original MRI discs from the PCP and bringing them straight to a dedicated orthopedic surgeon saves a massive amount of time during that first visit.
