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gloriajoy
gloriajoy

Looking for recommendations for a hip surgeon. It seems no-one wants to name surgeon or hospital where they have experienced either good or bad results.

I always seek personal recommendations and check reviews before making choices.

For this most important choice of my life I am not finding any answers.

Please help!

Joy

— in Dunstable.

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  • Lorna020247
    Lorna020247 gloriajoy

    Posted

    Mine was sorted in Hythe kent private hospital bt through NHS ASHFORD my consultant was brilliant he works both places. If you call consultants for hip surgery in your are they should give how many procedures they have done just an idea.

    regards Lorna

  • sue1957Geo
    sue1957Geo gloriajoy

    Posted

    Joy

    I had mine done in November 15 at the Royal Fee Hospital in Hampstead, NW3.  My surgeon was brilliant he took in every fear I had and made it better, promised me I will walk normally again and I am. Cannot spell his name, but it is Mr Man!!!!!

    Wonderful man.

    Suexxxx

    • catrin46108
      catrin46108 gloriajoy

      Posted

      Hi. I went to the Royal national orthopaedic hospital in Stanmore north west London and saw a Mr Carrington. I had my right done in February 2015 and am now in the process of being re-referred with a view to get the left done.
  • Trainj
    Trainj gloriajoy

    Posted

    I had Nick Garlick 8-9 years ago at the St J and St Eliz, and he's now at the Royal Free, NW3, I think.  16 months ago I had second one done, by Sarah Muirhead-Allwood.  Both good,  King Edward VII Hospital with Sarah MA lovely, especially the pool.....  
    • gloriajoy
      gloriajoy Trainj

      Posted

      Thank you.

      Yours is the second recommendation for Sarah Muirhead-Allwood.

      King Edward V11 Hosp. looks superb.

    • Trainj
      Trainj gloriajoy

      Posted

      But she is in her late sixties now, and may not be quite the same.  Someone else recommended a younger man, trained by her.  Operates at K E VII, too.  
    • gloriajoy
      gloriajoy Trainj

      Posted

      You have touched exactly on my main concern as I know she retired from the nhs at age 65.

      At age 80 myself I know that after 60 one is not quite so steady physically, though experience counts for a great deal.

      Can you tell me the name of the youger man?

      Really appreciate your input.

      Many thanks

  • renee01952
    renee01952 gloriajoy

    Posted

    I had mine (both of them) done at a regional hospital in Holland -

    Ortho Surgeon was no a great communicator but great surgeon with great bedside manners - He has since retired !

    good luck Joy, 

    have you made a decision yet?

    big warm hug

    renee

    • gloriajoy
      gloriajoy renee01952

      Posted

      Thank you Renee

      Getting there, still not quite sure, such a scaredy-cat.

      Hope you are getting better, I think the role of the muscles is so key to the whole process. 

      I believe pyysio therapy can help before and after.

      Best regards

      Joy

       

    • renee01952
      renee01952 gloriajoy

      Posted

      I know, darling - it is a big decision ..

      what is the alternative for you ? Would you be okay with the way things are right now and knowing that it will get worse, not better ? 

      You probably have a high pain level or no pain at all, just the heavy limp.

      Have you talked to an Orthopedic Surgeon at all? How long ago sincce your last x-rays?

      I am sure you made a "pro- and con THR surgery" list  - 

      If you are not ready, maybe give it a rest - I usually give it, gift-wrapped with pretty bow, to God - 

       

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