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Arthritis of the Hip and Knee: The Active Person's Guide to Taking Charge (Paperback)

~ Ronald J. Allen (Author), S. David Stulberg (Author), Victoria Anne Brander (Author)
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In the United States, arthritis is the leading cause of disability, resulting in over 350,000 joint replacements annually. Orthopedist S. David Stulberg and rehabilitation physician Victoria Brander (both of Northwestern Memorial Hosp. Rehabilitation Inst. in Chicago), along with patient Allen (a lawyer), have collaborated on this comprehensive patient handbook, which discusses the basics of arthritis, alternative therapies, joint replacement, and the frontiers of research. The book also reflects the change in thinking regarding the level of physical activity advised for arthritis patients. More importantly, it fills a gap in the literature by outlining a step-by-step process from preparing for surgery through recovery. The book is well organized and clearly written, with numerous black-and-white illustrations. Exercises are easy to follow, and the authors make the requisite caveat to consult a therapist. Following the medical information, Allen presents his own perspecive and experience and addresses aspects of surgery and recovery sometimes minimized by professionals. Recommended as an inexpensive addition to healthcare collections targeting patient education needs surrounding arthritis or joint replacement surgery.?Lisa McCormick, Jewish Hosp. Lib., Cincinnati
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"It fills a gap in the literature by outlining a step-by-step process from preparing for surgery through recovery... and addresses aspects of surgery and recovery sometimes minimized by professionals. Recommended as an inexpensive addition to healthcare collections targeting patient education needs surrounding arthritis or joint replacement surgery." -Library Journal

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Peachtree Publishers; 1 edition (May 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1561451495
  • ISBN-13: 978-1561451494
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #209,707 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars alternative to hip replacement surgery, October 24, 2005
I was looking for a book to guide me in postponing or avoiding hip replacement surgery. The title "The Active Person's Guide to Taking Charge" prompted me to buy this book, but I was disappointed in the book because so little of it was devoted to really taking charge of your physical situation so that you can strengthen your hip and achieve its maximum flexability. A better choice for those wishing to do everything in their power to avoid or postone surgery would be Dr. Klapper's book, "Heal Your Hips", which is also available from Amazon.com
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a must have, October 12, 2004
By Mark C. Dibona "drbones" (kensington, nh United States) - See all my reviews
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if you have arthitis of the knee or hip, this book is a must have. i had a total hip replacement four weeks ago, and this book was my pre and post op bible. the o.t. at the hospital saw me reading it and asked to borrow it. it will now be standard reading for all of her patients.
there are advances in joint surgery that have occurred since the book was published, but the general information is excellent. my new hip is ceramic on ceramic through an "anterior approach". at the time of publication, the author mentions both as future improvements. however, the pre and post op preparation, the patient experiences, and the overall handling of the subject are worth the price of admission.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I (YOU) am (are) in charge!, April 8, 2000
It is every patient's responsibility to educate themselves about their disease and to take appropriate action. The book tells you how to do just that. I always felt the material to be balanced and thoughtful, with views from the patient, surgeon and rehab specialist. I loved the little gray boxes filled with lists of what to think about--very organized. I especially liked the chapter about selecting a surgeon and suggested questions to ask. When I tried it, my doctor was very forthcoming with information--they like talking to someone who has done their homework. There's so much more, but it would be easier if you'd just buy the book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Every on can learn this
Very usefull for people who need to know about those subjects. Easy to understand!

It did help me a lot!
Published on August 23, 2007 by M. DARBY

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank God for the authors and this book!
I was given this book by one of its authors (Dr. Stulberg) as part of the pre-op regimen. I was 45 when my hip was replaced by Dr. Stulberg. Read more
Published on March 6, 2007 by bikin fool

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
I bought this book prior to hip surgery. It saw me all the way through the process, and I'm now doing the recommended exercises. Read more
Published on March 3, 2006 by Just a reader

5.0 out of 5 stars need new hips, read this book
If you are young (or older and active) and considering hip replacement, read this book. It was instrumental in helping me prepare for the ultimate decision; and prepare for the... Read more
Published on August 24, 2003 by cholberger

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful and generally interesting
The experiences and explanations provided are primarily devoted to total hip replacement. Interesting combination of viewpoints - orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist and... Read more
Published on August 30, 2002 by Middle Tennessee Research Inst...

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic guide from diagnosis to surgery
When I first picked up this book I thought that its utility would be limited to "living with arthritis" but my hip arthritis progressed quickly and within two years I... Read more
Published on August 13, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped get me comfortable with having hip-replacement
I'm 43 and was pretty surprised and scared when I was told I needed hip replacement surgery- although I was in a lot of pain and having difficulty walking. Read more
Published on September 20, 2000 by banditsowner

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must" read for arthritis sufferers
Anyone with arthritis of the hip or knee who is contemplating surgery should read this book. It gives a patient's side of the process as well as the clinical side.
Published on July 25, 2000 by Ray

5.0 out of 5 stars very current and practical. good illustrations. easy read.
Ron Allen and his story of athletic partiscipation in such sports as tennis skiing basketball is a chapter out of my own life. Read more
Published on November 2, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Book for First-Time THR Patients
This excellent book rates 10 stars! Written by an orthopedic surgeon, a physical therapist, and their patient, the book gives equal time to each point of view and discusses Ron's... Read more
Published on August 3, 1998

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