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Janet Ludy Petry
"...Little did I dream that I would be carting around a wonderful new hip from Biomet in Warsaw, Indiana..."
Janet Ludy [Petry] spent a great deal of her childhood summers at Lake Tippecanoe, just 12 miles away from Warsaw, Indiana, the Orthopedic Capital of the World. She is an energetic lady who loved to swim as a child and she still does to this day.
"I am 75 years old and absolutely love my exercise. I swam, cycled and walked daily until I started having a dull pain in my hip," says Petry.
No stranger to joint replacement surgery, Janet says, "I've had both knees replaced so I wasn't hesitant at all about going to my orthopedic surgeon. Besides, the pain medication for my hip pain slowed me down both physically and mentally."
Two months after the initial pain started, Janet made an appointment with her orthopedic surgeon.
"My orthopedic surgeon was great; he took the time to explain my hip osteoarthritis, the treatment plan [total hip replacement] and the physical therapy I needed after my surgery. He also gave me a packet of information to take home to review before my scheduled surgery."
After her total hip replacement procedure, Janet was encouraged by hospital staff to immediately begin her postoperative exercises.
"I knew how the postoperative exercises contributed to my quick recovery from both total knee replacements, so I was determined to continue the therapy after being discharged."
Since completing her physical therapy, Janet has returned to her active lifestyle including her daily exercise routine. She continues to swim, cycle and walk, enjoying the activities once deprived from her due to the pain.
Janet has advice for those individuals considering joint replacement.
"Do your research, know your options and listen to your doctor. Be confident in your decision for treatment. Oh, and do not skip on the physical therapy!" says Janet.
This article is meant solely as a human interest story and is not meant to constitute medical advice.
While the patient in this story is a true joint replacement recipient, her results are not necessarily typical, indicative, or representative of all joint replacement patients. Joint replacements have been used successfully in achieving restored mobility to many patients. However, as with any implanted device, there are factors affecting performance which ultimately result in variable outcomes, including levels of mobility and pain. These factors include, but are not limited to, the patient’s pre and post-operative health conditions, weight, activity level, and adherence to instructions regarding the use of the affected joint. Due to these variables, it is not possible to predict specific results or patient satisfaction. For additional information regarding joint replacement, refer to the patient risk information located at the top of this page and talk to your orthopedic surgeon.
The persons named in this article have consented to be named and have given Biomet, Inc. the exclusive right to use their personal and medical information for educational purposes.
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