Tag Archives: Dr. Amstutz
Karen McNulty Hip Resurfacing Story with Dr. Amstutz 2006
My surgery date with Dr. Amstutz was 8/29/06.
I had been in considerable pain for four years
before the surgery, but thought it was do to
spinal stenosis. I saw Dr. Amstutz after Kaiser
diagnosed my right hip to be bone on bone
osteoarthritis and would need a replacement and
of course, to wait as long as possible. I met
Calvin Jung , an Amstutz bilateral through a
mutual friend and the hip resurfacing seemed … Read the rest
Surgical Approach by Joint Replacement Institute of Los Angeles, CA
What are the differences between the posterior and anterior surgical approaches? Recovery is quicker with the posterior approach because no To improve stability and reduce the incidence of dislocation |
Dave Grigg L C+ 3/24/1998 R C+ 2/12/2004 Dr. Amstutz
Ten Year Anniversary
I’m saying hello on the eve of my ten year anniversary. In early 1998 there were fewer than 40 resurfacings in the U.S. and of course no surfacehippy group or knowledge base. My thanks to Keith and all you posters. My storyA former runner, I had been crippled with OA for a decade and needed crutches just to stand more than 2 minutes. Dr. Amstutz said he’d only seen one or |
James Bi-Lat Dr. Amstutz C+ LHR 05/04/2004 C+ RHR 09/11/2007
I thought that I would provide a quick update on my recent experience with my second resurfacing in California last week. I share some data points in the event that it may assist at least one person to make the right decision and get on with a productive life free from pain and disability. – Background – 44 olds, right hip C+ Amstutz 2004, severe OA from years as world level athlete. – Returned to |
G’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Amstutz 2011
December 8, 2016 Update
I have been away from the site for 5 plus years… It’s like I never left…
Then the resistance to HR was very evident by the THR community.
I had had a very bad bone on bone for years, my wife of 50+ years (great years) was in chemo for lymphoma.. when she passed.. I went 2200 miles west to Dr Amstutz.
I was 77. Dr A thought the hip was … Read the rest
Beth Barney Dr. Amstutz September 2000
Two months ago, Beth put her hip to the ultimate test, participating in the Dam Sprint Triathlon at Lake Perris. The event included an 800-yard swim, a 12-mike bike ride and a 5K run
It was 10 years ago. Beth Barney had flown with her husband, Jason, from Utah for the prognosis, and they sat in the doctor’s office in Los Angeles. She felt like a defendant on trial, awaiting the verdict that would decide … Read the rest