+33 points

LIFETIME HIP & KNEE

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A Remarkable Recovery

Summer last year.

A 58 year old woman limped into clinic.

I'd already seen the x-ray film

It generated a sharp intake of breath..

This is end stage osteoarthritis at it's worse

Compare to the relatively normal hip on the right

Round ball - slightly reduced gap - round socket..

The Left Hip

No joint space
Flattened femoral head
Large cysts (shadows) in the socket

It's bad.

Now, we dont' treat x-ray films, we treat people. And Jackie (name changed) was really struggling:

Several falls,
Short left leg,
Severe left groin pain,
Needing a stick at age 58 years..

..while trying to keep a farm with 50 cattle and 300 sheep running 😮

We had the usual discussion about timing, variation in risk and implant choices and we got on with a hip replacement. It was a 'no brainer'..

And Jackie sailed through the surgery and immediate recovery..

Two sets of x-ray films looked good.

Physio reports were good

And her pain + function scores at 6 months are quite remarkable..

+33 points

A steep upward recovery slope 👏👏

UK average gain in pain and function is +21-22 points on average

My patients average +23-24 points at 6 months.

Jackie's +33 point gain at 6 months is nothing short of remarkable.

And the icing on the cake was this reply to my Complete Hip Course launch..

I feel slightly awkward 'marketing' courses / spreading the word.

AND these words of encouragement gave me a real boost 🙏

Back to lambing sheep.. which is, indeed, so nice! :)

My Advice

I had 1 or 2 pointers for Jackie, but basically I kept to

'Keep doing what you're doing..'

And it's always worth reflecting on..

How..?

How has Jackie done this..?

Well, she's followed the Bodyweight, Activity and Movement instruction from my Complete Hip course to a tee..

Jackie doesn't need the course

She's nailed her recovery on her own.

BUT if you know anyone who has hip pain or who thinks they might someday need hip replacement. Forward this email and they can click the image to take a look.

Early bird closes at Midday today => £55 gets you both courses*

*Prices shown in ££, checkout converts to $$, but you will be charged in ££

These principles and understanding might get them back to lambing sheep or whatever they love doing 😀

Cheers

Dan

Mr Dan H Williams MSc FRCS

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

https://lifetimehip.com/#hip

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