- Osteonecrosis
- Interviews
Paula's interview
How did all start?
Believed initially to be sciatica
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Took almost a year before I was referred to appropriate consultant.
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Avascular necrosis
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
bilateral hip surgery recently
What have been your biggest difficulties?
mobility and pain management
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
my partner has had to become my carer
What things have you stopped doing?
I can no longer work
What do you think about the future?
I'm hopeful my recent surgery has been successful and that avn won't affect anywhere else
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
carry on doing the job that I enjoyed
