Fredrick's Story

Hip Replacement Allows Dad to Hit Tennis Balls With His Daughter

However, a couple of years ago, Fredrick found that, due to the pain in his left hip, he couldn’t enjoy his favorite pastime: playing different sports with his 10-year-old daughter. “I’ve always been in great physical shape, and so when I couldn’t walk without experiencing excruciating pain, I felt old before my time.”

Fredrick consulted an orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. William Barrett reviewed Fredrick’s x-rays and told him it was time to consider surgery. Fredrick’s surgeon chose Pinnacle^® Hip Solutions with TrueGlide™ technology, which is designed by DePuy Orthopaedics to increase a patient’s range of natural motion and restore mobility.

Fredrick’s surgery went very well and he worked hard at his recovery. “It’s my opinion that what you do prior to the surgery to prepare your body is equally, if not more important in the recovery process.”

Now, he says, “I can do the various yoga poses I did before, except without the pain. My daughter can hit the ball and I’ll return the serve with no problem. When I talk to other people who are considering the surgery, I tell them that there is no reason to delay the surgery once the need for it is determined.”

The performance of a hip replacement depends on your age, weight, activity level and other factors. There are potential risks, and recovery takes time. People with conditions limiting rehabilitation should not have this surgery. Only an orthopaedic surgeon can tell if hip replacement is right for you.

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