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Inspire Patient Stories
Coping with osteoarthritis and making a decision about hip replacement can be difficult and may make you feel alone.
- Read about others who have experienced hip replacement and faced challenges similar to yours.
- Share your own story about hip arthritis and hip replacement surgery.
Patient Stories
| Learn about people who lived with the pain of osteoarthritis before choosing hip replacement to reduce their pain and restore their mobility. | ||
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| Marcy is back to work as a nurse, providing care to others. Hip and knee replacement allows Dr. Cole to return to war-torn country to keep health clinic alive. "I was feeling old and cranky, and now I'm so happy I had the surgery," says Michele. Karine enjoys the benefits of hip replacement in her nursing career. | Kenny is enjoying cycling once again. "I feel much younger," says John, a former cowboy. Following a traumatic injury, hip replacement surgery allows Mark, a cyclist, to return to his active lifestyle. | Tina plans another trip to Africa to provide dental services to children in need. The Anterior Approach for total hip replacement helps Karen regain movement and flexibility. Cathy, a former Ironman athlete, regains her competitive drive with hip replacement. Andra once again enjoys walking, gardening and keeping up with her seven grandsons. |
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