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Mary Chamberlain
Golfing, walking three miles a day and playing basketball were part of Mary Chamberlain's normal activities. A year after Mary's radiation treatment for cancer, her hip became increasingly painful.
Mary suffered with joint pain for five years, eventually giving up every activity she enjoyed. Mary spoke with several people who had joint replacement and finally spoke to her family physician who recommended that she see an orthopedic surgeon.
Mary saw an orthopedic surgeon who recommended total hip replacement. "Dr. Gomez explained everything and insisted I would play golf again," said Mary.
"As a cancer survivor and hip replacement patient, I feel good, very good. The leg lifts, knee bends and walking I did for physical therapy assisted in my recovery. Even my friends were amazed how well I did. I have had no problems and feel like I turned back the hands of time."
Mary remarks, "It took six to eight weeks before I felt healthy enough to return to my daily activities. I am completely pain free and walk two miles each day, golf and still do all the exercises I did after surgery. I am considering taking tennis lessons; that is how great I feel. Thanks to your company and my great doctor."
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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