I was just in the process of referring Dr. Schemitsch to a friend of mine who is torn between using him and another surgeon… so on a whim googled this “rating” page and just thought I’d relate my experience Let me start by saying in reference to “terrible experience” below … Continue reading →
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: Regaining the Ability to Walk By Joyce A. Reed Like many Americans in their 50’s, I suffer from various forms of osteoarthritis. For the past two years, the arthritis pain in my right hip gradually increased. One day in January 2007, I woke up in the morning … Continue reading →
This is my journal about my hip resurfacing decision, surgery & recovery. I hope it will be useful to other people making decisions about surgery for their hips. Top Things Needed When Home from Surgery 10. The grabber tool thingy 9. Lots of wash cloths 8. Crutches 7. Cane 6. … Continue reading →