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| View Larger Image | Hip And Knee Surgery: A Patient's Guide To Hip Replacement, Hip Resurfacing, Knee Replacement, And Knee Arthroscopy | Paperbackby Robert E. Kennon (Author)
| List Price: | $29.95 | | Price: | $26.95 | | You Save: | $3.00 (10%) | | | Available: | Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item. |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Lulu.com | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 228 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 08, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 57,746th |
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Product Description
This friendly and informative book is written by an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement and related surgeries, including hip resurfacing and knee arthroscopy. It contains useful information for patients who are considering treatment for hip or knee arthritis and related conditions. Clear and informative chapters explain in plain English what to expect before, during, and after hospitalization, including post-operative exercises and rehabilitation recommendations. Illustrated sections discuss hip and knee surgeries, nonoperative treatment options, surgical approaches, the latest minimally invasive surgery techniques, implant materials and designs (such as ceramic versus metal bearings), and potential complications of surgery. Robert Edward Kennon, MD, is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Connecticut who is fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery. He trained at Yale and Emory Universities and also has a degree in mechanical engineering. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 7 reviews)
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contemplating hip replacement by Jane W. Hagger (Denver)  5 Stars
August 26, 2009
In the 60's my mother was one of the first patients to have total hip replacement under the care of Sir Charnley. He was the surgeon who performed the first modern hip replacement in the U.K. Since that time, there have been many advancements and this excellent book has been extremely helpful. For the patient and caregiver, the contents are easy to read and understand. Diagrams are simple, clear and adequate. Surgery, hospitalization, and home life/exercise are covered. I was well informed by this book. For further reading about home exercises after surgery I purchased Total Hip Replacements by Jennifer Frantin, P.T. Both these books will be invaluable not only for me, but for my husband who will need to understand the care I will need when I return home.
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Thoughts on hip or knee surgery? by Poipoo (So. Calif, USA) 5 Stars
January 03, 2009
I purchased this book and others in anticipation of my upcoming hip replacement. This is the only book I needed. The book is an easy read using just enough medical terms to make it understandable, and explains everything I thought of asking the doctor. You can read a lot about hip and knee surgery at other web sites but this book brings everything together with very nice use of graphics.
Another important point to consider is that techniques for hip and knee surgery advances every year so make sure you check the year the book was written. This made me feel comfortable that the book covered the most recent advancements in surgery techniques and medicine. This book is recent 2008.
I didn't get knee surgery but the book covers each equally well including resurfacing. It covers everything from pre to post, what to expect the morning of surgery and after surgery. Each chapter concludes with Key Points to remember which is a nice feature. The book makes the whole process less stressful. Other than information from your doctor, this is the only other book you'll need.
Now that I've had my hip replacement, I can say that this book is quite accurate and helped make the whole procedure a lot more comfortable.
I must admit, the author's use of the cover graphic swinging a golf club had a lot to do with me even checking out the book because that's exactly my goal: back to golf sooner than later.
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Reviewing the self pubbed"Hip And Knee Surgery" by Dr. Kennon by Kevin Tipple (Plano, Texas) 5 Stars
December 28, 2008
As a frequent knee pain sufferer who doesn't want surgery, I am always on the lookout at my local library for new books on the subject. When I saw this one in the New Arrivals section, I grabbed it and took it home. Written by a surgeon, this informative and easy to use book covers the treatment and reconstruction regarding the knee and the hip. Broken into four parts, this book teaches the reader general info regarding joints and surgical options as well as the procedures and expected results.
The sixty-seven paged Part One is composed of chapters covering the hip. Through various drawings and illustrations, the basic functionality of the hip is explained before delving into various issues. Topics regarding non surgical as well as surgical treatments are covered along with short chapters regarding home exercises and life after hip replacement.
Part Two is nearly sixty pages and covers the knee in detail. After opening with an explanation of the knee and how it is supposed to work; the section covers the various problems and treatments. Non surgical as well as surgical options up to and including total knee replacement is covered along with home exercises and life after knee replacement sections.
That leads into Part Three which is a general knowledge section titled "Before & After Joint Replacement Surgery." This nearly sixty paged section covers everything from initial diagnosis, to contemplating surgery, to having surgery, to what you will experience the month after surgery. This is a good section regardless of what surgical procedure you or a loved one may have because a lot of the info here crosses over into other areas.
Part 4 covers what happens when the surgeon has to go in and do it again either due to the failure of the replaced joint or bone loss around the joint. This eight page section also covers surgery needed from infection and other issues.
This is followed by several useful appendices regarding resources, office checklists, information on the author's practice, etc. Also included is a glossary of medical terms and an index.
This 216 page book is well written and easy to understand. That coupled with its numerous diagrams, illustrations, and x-rays make it a book well worth reading. The illustrations and x-rays clearly show both normal situations and situations that required treatment for the patient. The book lays out clearly what can happen in a variety of situations and what most likely will be the result. But the book is also a must read not just for the information regarding surgical procedures as it imparts a lot of information for preventive care. This is a book you will want to have in your library - especially when that twinge or ache just won't go away.
Kevin R. Tipple (copyright) 2008
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BHR hip resurfacing by Hippy (Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA) 5 Stars
October 13, 2008
I'm male, 55 years old and and just had my right hip resurfaced with a Burmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure. As this procedure was new to my area, there was not a lot of information available. This book helped me make the right decision, for me, by supplying much information on the various procedures available. It was not to technical, but was technical enough for me to match it to the imformation supplied by the surgeon. It was also very helpful to use explaining to my wife and friends what exactly was wrong and what I was doing to fix it.
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Great information for hip and knee patients by Avidreader 5 Stars
September 05, 2008
My orthopedist gives a copy of this book to patients who are facing hip or knee surgery. It is a great source of information for these patients and written in a manner that they can easily understand. Answers many questions that you might be embarrassed to ask your doctor or feel that the time limitations of an office visit won't allow. Much like having a doctor sit down with you for a couple of hours and fully answering all your questions!
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