What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decisions [Paperback]

Ronald P. Grelsamer (Author)

Book Description

Series: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About... | Publication Date: April 1, 2004

Readers get the facts they need to make informed decisions about hip and knee replacement surg-eries-the two most common joint replacements in America. Hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer from painful, deteriorating joints-and for many, surgery is their only option for relief. Now, Dr. Ronald P. Grelsamer gives readers all the information they need to decide whether hip or knee replacement is the right choice. From the history and evolution of joint implants to the significant differences between types of implants and surgeries, he arms readers with the need-to-know facts for a lasting recovery, including a step-by-step physical program to recover from surgery in the shortest time possible. Dr. Grelsamer also examines the risks and limitations, informing readers under which conditions surgery would actually be more damaging than beneficial. This complete guide addresses every area of concern that a patient may have and enables them to take control, ask the right questions, and live joint-pain free!

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In WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY, patients are given the facts they need to make educated decisions about hip and knee replacement surgery-the two most common joint replacements in the United States. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Dr. Grelsamer is the chief of hip and knee construction at Maimonides Medical Center and is on staff at Beth Israel Medical Center, the Hunter Mountain Sports Clinic, and the Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is also an assistant professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University and has published over 50 articles about the knee and orthopedics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1 edition (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446679771
• ISBN-13: 978-0446679770
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Hip & Thigh Workouts
  • #39 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Physical Impairments
  • #64 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Musculoskeletal Diseases

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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ for Anyone with Knee Or Hip Problems, May 5, 2004

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Diana Aceti (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decisions (Paperback)

I discovered Dr. Grelsamer's books last fall after undergoing an unnecessary knee arthroscopy that caused more pain and problems than before. If I had read Dr. Grelsamer's advice earlier, I could have avoided six months of trauma, but even so, Dr. Grelsamer's straightforward guidance and treatment suggestions have been critical to my present well-being. Characteristically candid and entertaining, Dr. Grelsamer explains in detail all the information readers need to know to make sensible decisions about hip and knee replacement surgery. He challenges routine testing techniques that contribute to diagnoses which are often misleading, and explains which controversial breakthroughs are safe and reliable, such as mini-incision surgeries and the latest implants. This book is a MUST READ for all active adults and teens. Thank you, Dr. Grelsamer, for giving us the tools and knowledge to be informed consumers!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Out of Date, May 19, 2007

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Faux Curmudgeon "Bob" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decisions (Paperback)

Unfortunately, this book does not go into any detail that you can't easily find on the web. It's out of date; no coverage of the new hip resurfacing techniques.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, May 10, 2005

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Maryland Gentleman (MD) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About(TM) Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Right Decisions (Paperback)

This really is just that, a great book. He explains in plain english the information you need to know about your hips and knees. He talks about when to go for surgery and when to avoid it. How to tell if you have a good Dr. and how to find a great Dr.

He explains the anatomy and the principles in plain and clear english. He is truly an excellent writer and I cannot more strongly recommend his work.