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603 Hip Replacement Stories

The wearing away or deterioration of cartilage in the hip joint leads many to consider total hip replacement surgery. As the condition worsens, symptoms like chronic pain and stiffness make it difficult to engage in everyday activities like walking and getting out of the car. Read the stories of patients who chose to have a hip replacement at HSS to get back in the game.

Jerry Waldwick, NJ

"When I first visited Dr. Sculco in 2004 I had very limited range of motion in my hips. I walked with a significant limp. I had bilateral hip replacement in 2005. I was back to work in 10 days and leading the NY Giants off-season program 2.5 months later."

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Michael Greenwich, CT

"I could say - "professional, sanitary, careful, responsive, graceful, esprit de corp, smiling""

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William Alexandria, VA

"Hospital For Special Surgery (HSS) was the very "BEST" of all hospitals I have been treated in during the past 80 years. The orientation for my hip replacement for all levels of the processes removed all concerns and resulted in my positive attitude going into the operation. Knowing I was in the best hands with Dr. Chitanjan Ranawat it could not have been better - a total success."

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Machla Brooklyn, NY

"I was operated on for hip replacement on Dec 23, 2009 by Dr. Sculco. I am extremely satisfied. "

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Paul Canaan, NY

"By the end of the first week I was walking up and down stairs and by the end of February I was driving my car. I started to play golf again on May 1st. "

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Fay New York, NY

"Thank you Hospital for Special Surgery and Dr. Figgie for restoring my happy, active life. It is truly a miracle."

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Harold Washington, NJ

"HSS is the place to be at, without exception."

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Robert Oak Beach, NY

" Thank you for helping me resume my life again with NO pain. It is a miracle and I cannot express to you how grateful I am for your care from the first appointment until the final follow-up appointment."

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Michael Naples, FL

"After 6 weeks I could hardly tell which hip was replaced. I'm walking straighter than I have in many years. I feel great and I'm grateful to Dr. Seth Jerabek and the wonderful team at HSS!"

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Alex Houston, TX

"Dr. Jerabek's skill and HSS personnel's experience, talent and attention made this traumatic experience palatable with an excellent outcome...."

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Richard Pequannock, NJ

"My previous hip resurfacing lasted for nearly 16 years when it collapsed. We found Dr "D" and he expedited my surgery for a full new replacement. "

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