Waiting list criteria

raggleroo

Hello! I have OA in both hips due to having a hip disease as a child, slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE), I am now 46 and struggling with mobility, pain and tiredness. I had an X-ray 2yrs ago and was mild OA. I am due to have an X-ray soon as I am so much worse. My question is, do I have to be graded as ‘severe’ before consideration for a THR? What is the criteria to meet to get on replacement list? And who makes that decision? Thanks everyone.

chrisb

Hi @raggleroo

Welcome to the versus arthritis forum.

You have OA in your hips, femoral epiphysis in your youth and are challenged with mobility, pain and tiredness. You have a number of questions about what criteria/severity rating you need to qualify for a THR.

I’m sure that there will be plenty of forum members who will be able to provide some input having undergone the procedure themselves or are waiting for one.

Whilst you await some feedback you may find these links to our website of useful:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/hip-replacement-surgery/

Here’s a recent forum discussion which you may wish to join in on:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/58330/hip-replacement

I hope you receive some useful feedback and good luck if you do need the operation. I’m sure there will be plenty of support for you here if you do.

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)

stickywicket

This might help https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/hospitals/referrals-for-specialist-care/