Update January 16, 2017
This coming July I will have had my first replacement for 4 years and December will be 4 years for the second. I can tell you that the decision to get them done has been nothing less than life changing!! I have been able to return to ALL the activities I love.
I have had zero restrictions, zero pain, and zero issues since the surgery. I can run, walk long distances, … Read the rest
Ross’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Della Valle 2013
Update January 16, 2017
This coming July I will have had my first replacement for 4 years and December will be 4 years for the second. I can tell you that the decision to get them done has been nothing less than life changing!! I have been able to return to ALL the activities I love.
I have had zero restrictions, zero pain, and zero issues since … Read the rest
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Marco Polo’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Della Valle 2013
March 30, 2013
I thought I would post some additional observations now that I am 6 days post op:
– I continue to be impressed with the organization and responsiveness of Dr. Della Valle’s office. They took care of all the details related to my return home to Michigan (home PT and a nurse to monitor my coumadin levels and vitals) and responded immediately to … Read the rest
June 24, 2011
45 and scheduled for resurfacing in September (although I am only doing one hip at a time)!!
I was recently diagnosed with OA in both hips. it sounds like I have a little more pain than you. my OA has caused me to give up a lot of things that I enjoyed the most … running, snowboarding, surfing … I have slowly had to give these up “over time”. sitting and sleeping … Read the rest
February 17, 2010 Dr. Della Valle resurfaced my right hip on 12/18/09. Tomorrow will be 2 months and I feel great. I can put my socks on, tie my shoes and even clip my toe nails. I would think he has way more than 100 by now as he is in great demand. I had to wait 6 weeks to see him and another 2 months for the surgery. He was just appointed to the … Read the rest