| View Larger Image | Hip Replacement or Hip Resurfacing: A Story of Choices | Paperbackby Peggathy Gabriel (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | AuthorHouse | | Page Count: | 152 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 17, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 294,049th |
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This book is a source of valuable information for anyone who is searching for the facts about hip surgery. The information in this book can help to answer questions about total hip replacement, revisions, hip resurfacing, preparations for surgery as well as post surgery. It also includes information on doctors who are performing the hip resurfacing surgery. The introduction, by Dr. Koen De Smet, along with a chapter on questions and answers can bring forth clarity to the reader. Dr. Koen De Smet is one of the pioneers of the hip resurfacing surgery, and considered by many to be one of the foremost hip surgeons in the world. This book reveals ways that patients use our new technology to find the answers that they are entitled to and often not given by their physicians. Frequently, patients are not informed of the options available. Knowing what questions to ask your doctor would be a gift that this book may provide. When Peggy Gabriel was told that her scheduled total hip replacement surgery would drastically change her active lifestyle, and that she would be facing future revisions, she desperately searched for another alternative. Thus, she entered a labyrinth of discovery, intertwined with medical and insurance issues that would ultimately lead her to a satisfactory solution. This book is a story of a journey by Peggy Gabriel, laced with facts, personal experiences of others who have had hip surgery, and victory over pain and limitations. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 11 reviews)
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HIP REPLACEMENT OR RESURFACING by Penguin (Stratford Ontario Canada)  4 Stars
July 04, 2009
I would recommend this book to anyone considering hip surgery.
I read it cover to cover and couldn't put it down.
A great story of overcoming adversity.
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A must read for those considering total hip replacement! by Oakley Ann (Fort Collins, CO USA)  5 Stars
May 14, 2008
I finally had to face the fact that I needed hip replacement. I had put if off for years because I couldn't face the loss of such a large part of my bone structure. Then I discovered Hip Resurfacing and the decision was easy. This book gives a great description of each from a real life context. i chose resurfacing. The book was so good that I passed it to my doctor that was planning on having a total hip replacement. After reading it, he changed his mind and joined me in my decision to go with resurfacing. Please read this book before making your decision.
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Resurface Sycophants, this is for you! by Faux Curmudgeon (Houston, TX)  1 Stars
May 19, 2007
Interesting, but not balanced. This book was published prior to information on the newer total hip replacement (THR) technologies and prior to the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) procedure approval by the FDA for United States. I appreciate her enthusiasm, but the there is not a lot of good information in here; her writing style is painful.
For people with hip issues, I strongly suggest that you do a lot of research on the web, talk to your orthopedist and understand the pluses and minuses of both techniques. Resurfacing looks like a great leap forward for people with severe hip problems (arthritis and displacia), but it is no silver bullet.
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Must read for anyone facing a THR by Vicky Marlow (Fremont, CA United States) 5 Stars
March 16, 2007
This is a must read for anyone facing a (THR) Total Hip Replacement Surgery. Unfortunately even though the FDA finally approved the BHR device in May 9, 2006, still many Orthopedic surgeons either bad mouth resurfacing or do not even mention it to the patient. This is not acceptable. The patients need to know the options available out there. Anyone that has been told to get a THR should read this book, then join the surface hippy website, (for free) which is a message board full of information and patients that have been there or are looking into resurfacing. Go to Yahoo>Groups> type in Hip resurfacing. Bottom line, a THR amputates a perfectly good bone for no good reason, a resurface just caps the bone and makes your hip act more like a normal hip restoring all functions and allowing the patient a full return to activities including running marathons, skiing, Martial Arts, etc. Would you rather your doctor pull your tooth and do a root canal or crown it? Read this book to find out more about the choices we have. Do NOT listen to your OS (Ortho Surgeon) if he tells you that you need a THR especially if you are under the age of 65. A THR was developed for someone over the age of 70. If you want your activity level to be that of a 70 year old, then go ahead and get a THR, otherwise, read this book and learn that the option for a young active person is a resurface and only a resurface. If you have questions go to this website
Yahoo health groups and type in hip resurfacing for the surface hippy website, or go to the new website surfacehippyinfo.com
This is the rest of your life, it is such a shame that docs are not making patients aware of this procedure. I read the book in September, 2005 and I had my hip resurfaced in December 2005. I am back to full activities. Did you know that with a THR many can not even cross their legs anymore??? Do NOT get a THR. It is a prehistoric surgery that limits your activities for the rest of your life.
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Hip Replacement or Hip Resurfacing:A Story of Choices by Samantha A. Moore  2 Stars
March 04, 2007
Ok,like another reviewer said I gave it 2 stars as it got me to keep researching.I had my hip resurfaced just under 2 weeks ago.Her book rather underminded and glossed over the recovery,talking about other single hip surgery patients going out site seeing etc.The author had both hips done simultaneously.
I went into this optimisticaly and in fairly good shape and fairly young. I wish I had spent the first week of recovery in a coma.This is major orthopedic surgery.I truly recommend the proceedure,but like a full hip replacement it is no walk in the park. (Pun intended)Go for it but with open eyes. Do your research.This proceedure is now FDA approved in the USA,Search Birmingham Hip also FDA approved for a certified surgeon.Best of Luck
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