My mother needs hip replacement surgery does anyone have referrals for a good surgeon? We are live in Sterling Hts but are willing to go anywhere for a good rehab team of doctors, alternative practitioners and PT's. Thanks so much to all those who have given me advice, i appreciate your help greatly!!!!
I have a wonderful orthopedic surgeon in Fort Gratiot, MI. Not sure where your Mom lives and if this would be too far for her. However, if she wanted to check him out, his name is Dr. Karadimas. He may have other offices as well, though I have only seen him in Fort Gratiot.
He removed the pins and plates in my ankle and I have seen him for a variety of other things. Very nice guy!
Good Luck ~ E.
Hi I was aP.T at Beaumont Troy for 15 yrs. And there they did a good job with hip replacements. I liked Dr. John Schimpke. You can call beaument's physician referral to get the number. You mom is still young so outcome of this type of surgery given she has no severe medical history should be excellent! The P.T. Department at Troy is very caring, on top of things, compassionate and knowlegable. The Rehab to follow will depend on your mom's response to recovery. There is a great team of people to educate her prior to surgery and during hospital stay as to her options.
Have a blessed 2009.
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My father who is 55 has had 2 hip replacements, his most recent in November. His surgeon was Dr. Melvitz out of Grand Rapids with the surgery performed at Blodgett Hospital.
I understand your concern because my mother just had knee replacement at 65 years of young. She was very apprehensive and fault us all tooth and nail until they told her if she didn't get it done, she'd be faced with other major complications. Unnecessary complications that can be prevented at that, which made her shape up and put her faith where it belongs in the higher power and not the doctors. It's been 3 months and she's doing well and taking her physical therapy seriously.
Tell your mother that she's not the only one that's stubborn as a mule and don't want surgery. My mother was very scared, though she wouldn't say it herself my sisters and I all knew that she was. They turn into babies sometimes, and we just prayed with her and told her that in order for her to be any good to the grandbabies, she had to do it and soon. So just support her and let her know that you're there for her and you understand her anxiety. Do all the things she would've did for you as a child if it was you going into surgery and being scared. That's exactly what my sisters and I did, and it worked out. It was a bit difficult because my mother was a RN for over 35 years, so they're the worse patients just as doctors are.
Take care and I wish you nothing but the best!
A
My mom had hip surgey 15yrs ago and had a vey bad limp and lots of pain, her leg was slightly shorter than the other the surgeon {Dr. Paul Droullard } gave my mom her life back active and no limp and no pain, she just had a revised hip replacement after 15yrs and is doing great.
Great Lakes Orthopedics
Dr. Paul Droullard
good luck
N. P
Philip Schmitt, D.O., an orthopaedic surgeon at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, was the first doctor in Michigan to perform Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. He trained in the bone-saving procedure in Birmingham, England, where it originated.
He is out of Huron Valley-Sinai in Commerce. Our friend had this done & she loved him. I have a 83 yr old uncle
that is having this done by him in January.
I wish I would have had surgery sooner! If I had to do it again, I would do it in a heartbeat! I am 37 years old and had my total hip replacement 2 years ago. I had severe arthritis in my hip and had pieces of bone fragments floating around because of the decay. I put off the surgery because they said that hip replacements don't last forever. I finally went in because walking even became a struggle.
Dr. Charles J.Taunt Jr. was/is my doctor out of the Michigan Orthopedic Center. His partner is Dr J. Wesley Mesko 2815 South Pennsylvania ste 204 Lansing MI 48910
telephone ###-###-####.
My mom just had her knee replaced... scary, I know! This was actually her 2nd surgery (had the other knee replaced in 2000)
She went through Henry Ford (old St. Joes) in Clinton Twp. and it was amazing! The hospital staff was great, surgeons were great, rehab went by like nothing. They even have a massage therapist, and aromatherapy come in to the patients room for recovery.
The hospital has their own "replacement" center, a whole wing dedicated to joint replacement.
This surgery (and recovery) went by SO much better than her first! I would highly recommend anyone at this hospital.
hello alixis. my mom had total knee replacement almost 2 yrs ago. her doctor was dr. sladek.. 1000 N Homer St
Lansing, MI 48912
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i also helped my daughter when she broke her arm. i know some other people has knee surgery after my mom and they are in more pain than before, where my mom is going great!! good luck. if you need anymore information on him or maybe if your mom wants to talk to my mom about her surgery, granted its a different type, iam sure my mom would talk to her.
I don't know any doctor here in town because my mother had hip replacement in Tucson,AZ. I can tell you it has made the world of difference to her. The recovery was four weeks and some very long therapy appointments. She is now on the golf course three times a week. At 77, there is nothing that is stopping her now.
W.
U/M usually has some excellent surgeons. Beaumont boasts too. I guess it would depend on where you live; or where your mom lives.
But point out to her the alternative, if she needs the surgery and doesn't get it because of fear. Pain, inability to walk, progressively worse if not addressed.
My Mom, 82, just had total hip replacement surgery Dec. 12. She had complications, unrelated to the surgery. We were just glad it happened in the hospital and not at home. As far as the surgery is concerned, she did amazingly well. Her surgery was at Crittenton Hospital Joint Replacement Unit. She is still in the Rehab Unit because of the setback from her other medical condition. She is progressing well and should be released soon. Normally it is a 3-day admission, then in home physical therapy and twice weekly nurse and aide visits. We expect her to be using a walker for 3-6 weeks, then a cane for 3-6 months. Without the surgery she would need a walker or eventually a wheelchair. This surgery has given her a chance at a much better quality of life. She had the other hip done 8 years ago and that prosthesis is doing well.
Dr. Ronald Meisel. He works out of Mt. Clemens General, and his office is right across the street.
Hi Alexis
My name is A. I have been taking care of my mom for the last ten years. If it is one thing I know it is how to find and pick a good doctor. My mom had a total hip replacement last Jan and recovered well. The Doctor you want is out of Beamount his name is Donald Knapke ###-###-####. He is a great doctor!!!I am not sure if your mom lives alone but post surgery you may want to consider a nursing home the best I can recomond is Evangelical Nursing Home off Hayes Road by Lakeside mall. Another good one is Shelby nursing home. You can also tell your mom the hip is the easiest replacement to heal from much better than the knees. Good Luck! My prayers are with you:)
