Floyd's story
As founder and president of 40 centers for rehabilitation, healthcare and independent living in the Chicago-area, Floyd A. Schlossberg, 71, spends much of his time in meetings and visiting each facility to make sure that everything is running smoothly. Floyd’s desire to provide healthcare services and environments springs from a personal experience: “I started with a construction company in 1961. Later, when my wife’s grandfather fell ill, he required around-the-clock nursing care, but they couldn’t afford a private, specialty home. Our experience made me wonder if there were others who were in the same situation. I began thinking about opening a senior home, which I did in 1971.” Today, much of Floyd’s family helps out with the business, which consists of 22 rehabilitation and health care centers, seven independent senior living facilities, six special needs facilities, three assisted living communities and two Alzheimer’s residential centers. “We believe that we owe the older adult population the best we have to offer. Our priority is to give them comfort,” says Floyd. About two years ago, Floyd began to notice pain in his right hip due to severe osteoarthritis. “Over a 16-month period, I noticed the pain was getting progressively worse. I started to walk with a cane. At night when I would turn over in bed, I could actually feel and hear the bones rubbing together.” As his hip pain started impacting his activities, Floyd consulted an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Wayne Goldstein, to discuss his treatment options. At first, they agreed that Floyd would pursue physical therapy. Eventually, when Floyd couldn’t walk 50 feet without being in extreme pain, he and his surgeon agreed that it was time for a total hip replacement. “I knew I had to do something when I could no longer do the work I loved,” says Floyd. “Throughout the year, I visit every facility, as well as conduct numerous business appointments. I had to cancel all my visits and many of my meetings because I could no longer move.” Floyd underwent hip surgery in February 2008. Dr. Goldstein chose Pinnacle® Hip Solutions from DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. One study conducted since the device was approved in 2002 observed that an estimated 99.9% of Pinnacle hip components remain in use.1 Only Pinnacle Hip Solutions feature TrueGlideTM technology, allowing the body to create a thin film of lubrication between surfaces. The result is a more fluid range of natural motion that more closely matches the feeling and movement of a natural hip. Floyd’s surgery went well. He says, “I worked really hard at my rehabilitation because I knew how important it is in the recovery process. In fact, I underwent rehabilitation at my Alden North Shore facility, and so it was interesting to see things from the patient perspective.” Today, Floyd is back to business as usual. “You never know how important movement is until you lose it. Being able to return to the work I love was a gift.” Floyd’s story may not be typical. As with any medical treatment, individual results may vary. Only an orthopaedic surgeon can determine whether an orthopaedic implant is an appropriate course of treatment. There are potential risks, and recovery takes time. The performance of the new joint depends on weight, activity level, age and other factors.
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