Latest Techniques in Joint Replacement: The Anterior Hip Approach for Relieving Pain
May 23, 2012
Join Dr. Bowers as he explains the most current technology in Total Hip Replacements and how it can relieve joint pain caused by arthritis…
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Success Stories
This past Fall we had a little fun with our Happy Hippie contest on Facebook. Many people who have experienced challenging hip problems were willing to share their story in hopes that it would help others with hip pain or those caring for loved ones with hip pain. You may find, in their own words, some useful information and encouragement, whether it is to persevere in your current treatment, seek medical advice and/or new treatment options, or just lessen the stress of your situation. And for more dialogue, join us at TucsonOrtho on Facebook, and connect with people who are happily restoring their mobility, and independence.
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| 12/19/2011 |
Terri's Happy Hippie Story
My name is Terri and I am 46 years old. My hip issues began back in 2003. Before my hip started to bother me I was an endurance athlete. I had accomplished several half marathons and was racing Olympic distance in the triathlon world. I had successfully escaped from Alcatraz twice and was working my way to a half Ironman then a full IronMan.…more |
| 11/16/2011 |
Joan's Happy Hippie Story
My story began four years ago when I returned from a field assignment of five months monitoring bald eagles in Arizona. I have been labeled by some, (mostly young teens) as a “hippie”. This is not because I had hip replacements at the time but because I drive a bright green 1978 Volkswagon bus.…more |
| 11/11/2011 |
Linda's Happy Hippie Story
I love my left hip almost as much as I love my “original” right hip. Five and 1/2 years ago, I hated my left hip. It hurt so badly I was constantly looking for a place to sit down.…more |
| 11/10/2011 |
Lynne's Happy Hippie Story
In 2006 my therapist flat out told me I had to give in and see an ortho doctor. I was in so much pain, I was not sleeping at night and living on pain meds that were not doing much good. The sleep deprivation was going to lead to a variety of psychosis. So, I got my referral and made an appointment with Dr. John Maltry.…more |
| 11/9/2011 |
Merrilee's Happy Hippie Story
This is actually the story of my father, Harry Thomas's hip replacement, July 4, 2010 at 89 years of age. Mom died May 27 (68 years married on May 15) and Dad was just starting his grieving process when the toe of his shoe caught the edge of the molding under the lanai door and down he went.…more |
| 11/9/2011 |
Victoria's Happy Hippie Story
I am a Happy Hippie!! My story began early in 2003. Unbelievable hip, back and leg pain drove me to TOI. An MRI confirmed what my Rheumatologist thought I had: Avascular Necrosis. The left hip hurt so bad when walking that after the surgery I was pain free and could have run up and down the hospital halls.…more |
| 11/7/2011 |
Stuart's Happy Hippie Story
I am a Tucson native, 60 years old, and have been in construction since college. As a custom home builder, through the years I've poured concrete, framed, roofed, stuccoed, laid masonry, wired electric, installed mechanical ducts, plumbed, drywalled, everything!…more |
| 11/5/2011 |
Sandy's Happy Hippie Story
I was so embarrassed. At an outing to the Tucson Botanical Gardens with friends, 2 of them, both 90 years old, passed me by and left me in the dust in the parking lot. I knew my hip was painful but I was attributing it to sciatica that had plagued me for years. Then I lost the ability to put on my shoes and stockings. I had to call my 8-year old grandson over every morning before he went to school to help his nana get dressed or I had to go bare footed until someone else came to my aid.…more |
| 11/2/2011 |
Jeannette's Happy Hippie Story
I chose Dr. Kevin Bowers as my hip replacement surgeon because he utilizes a cutting edge procedure called the anterior hip replacement. This new technology is an approach from the front of the hip joint that doesn't cut any muscle, reducing your recovery time in half.…more |
| 10/20/2011 |
Molly's Happy Hippie Story
I have been going to TOI for all my orthopedic needs since the day they opened (and that's a long time and lots of pain). I have lots of TOI stories to share but won't (only the one about my right hip).…more |
| 10/20/2011 |
Susan's Happy Hippie Story
Dr Nielsen did a great job on my hip replacement. I love my hip! I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta he not only had to fix my protrusio deformed hip he had to remove old hardware (2 rods, plates and screws) which is needed to keep my femur from fracturing by just standing on it.…more |
| 10/11/2011 |
Pamela's Happy Hippie Story
I started having problems several years ago when I lived in Indiana. I started having pain in my knees then finally in my hips. I really didn't know what was causing the pain but I could not get anyone to check it out. The winters were getting so unbearable that I could not walk. I could not take walks with my grandsons.…more |
