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Dr. Clarke

My hip resurfacing surgery was 4-25-07.  I had my 6 month follow up on October 9th. With a little anxiety I asked what I could do now and you said “you can do anything you want.” I walked out the door of your offices and RAN to my car. I just want to thank you and ask if I can help you in any way.

I am a 58 year old guy with a 28 year old mentality. About one year ago I had major pain in my left hip. After trying physical therapy I went to our local orthopedic surgeon. Next I went to a regional specialist. Both recommended hip replacement surgery. I researched hip replacement surgery and concluded that the consensus was that after surgery you can do a lot of things but should not; run, ski, play baseball. etc. These were all the things I was not ready to give up.

I next went to GOOGLE and started looking for alternatives to hip replacement surgery. Thankfully I came upon Birmingham Hip Resurfacing and then located you.

What I appreciated most is that I e mailed you with my situation and had a reply within one day and an appointment soon thereafter.

Last night I told my wife I was going out for a run. She looked at me and smiled. It was only a 4 minute run but felt great.

I was never a great athlete but athletics have been a major part of my life. Six months ago people were feeling so sorry for how I was limping around. Now I am telling everyone how great I feel. I will say that for six months after my surgery I worked my tail off in physical therapy and will continue to work out.

Larry S.

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Darlene Chissom RBHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2009

Thursday, May 14. 2009

After years of thinking I had a bad back, in the Sept. of 08, I found out I had a bad hip instead. With moderate degeneration I knew I had to have surgery. So I researched Hip Replacements on the internet. The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing popped up and I knew this was just what I needed.

I am a professional photographer and very active. I am also only 51 years old. I don't run marathons or play tennis, but I work really hard and I need to move unrestricted to do my job right. So I met with Dr Clarke. We had to have a few extra things checked first, (I only have 1 kidney) there was concern about the ions and my kidney's ability to excrete them.

My nephrologist did his research on the BHR and the ions and gave me the green light to have the surgery. I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr Clarke On Feb 4th 2009.

I am now almost 6 wks postop and I can walk around the house without my cane. I am progressing very rapidly. I work really hard at PT and do exactly what they say. Today I walked 3/4 of a mile. It felt great!

I know that eventually I will have to have the left done, but now I know what to expect, it will be less intimidating. But it sure beats having a THR especially at my age. Dr. Clarke is the greatest, and Community General is the best hospital I have ever been in. Never have I been treated as nice as they treated me. I am extremely satisfied.

Darlene N Chissom
Posted by Patricia Walter in Articles 2009, General Information