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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.
Julie Fredrick Vickie

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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