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

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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!

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 It's out of date; no coverage of the new hip resurfacing techniques.

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.

I have read a lot about this subject, yet still learned more. Goes into detail, yet the writing is very easy to read -- slight humor included -- and warnings about areas you might want to skip if you are squimish. Also, good description about how to find a doctor -- the advice rang true to my experience.

Because I am considering a knee replacement, this book had lots of helpful info. There were plenty of details and excellent suggestions for dealing with knee/hip replacement issues. I had already done considerable research, but this book went significantly beyond what I had learned. Written in an interesting manner and by an "insider" who seeks to inform rather than having an ax to grind with other doctors.

With experience and humor Dr. Grelsamer offers us what we need to know to decide about surgery and to prepare for surgery. In my case, total knee replacement surgery. This book is very up to date; the facts don't change. I read it several times before surgery and once afterwards. I have given copies to many friends soon to have, or who will eventually have, total knee replacement surgery. Grelsamer is an excellent surgeon but not one who rushes to surgery.

I found this book to be extremely positive and informative.Although it focuses on the knee and hip, I would recommend it to anyone facing non-emergency surgery.This book does explain in layman's terms the actual proceedures for a knee or hip,however what I found most helpfull was the information on how to prepare for surgery,what to expect the day of surgery such as hospital proceedures, and post surgery.The technicalities of surgeries for other joints are easily obtainable on-line.It was the info mentioned above surrounding the hospital experience that I felt to be the most helpful and enpowering.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I read Doctor Grelsamer's book prior to undergoing knee replacement surgery. I had also read several others. His was by far the most complete and answered all my questions. I didn't feel like I was entering surgery unawares. I highly recommend this book if you are thinking about knee replacement surgery.

Small book that is easy to read, but somewhat out of date (as another reviewer noted, no info about some of the newer options like hip resurfacing). Read the excerpts here; e.g., first few pages are a little bit cynical, but guess that goes with the title.

very good advice , highly recommend, somewhat skeptical of medical field with good suggestions of how to avoid problems by asking the right questions(I'm in the medical field and agree with his views) john