Last December, I received a total hip replacement from Dr. Ellis using the Anterior Approach. His surgical skill, bedside manner and methodology are all excellent and have led to a very successful outcome for me. Before my procedure, we made a plan to ensure that my recovery went as smooth as possible. For the first 6 weeks, I was told to take it fairly easy while performing the prescribed exercises and using ice to prevent swelling. At 3 to 4 weeks post op, I was doing light biking and was able to walk with the assistance of a cane. By 6 weeks after my surgery, I was riding the stationary bike and walking, which then progressed to more challenging exercises which I still do to this day. Once I had reached the two months post surgery mark, I was able to carefully hike in the mountains, hit the elliptical fairly hard, complete a full yoga class and workout like I did prior to the surgery. I only experienced slight pain the evening of my surgery and I have had no real pain since. I sleep better, walk better and played my first 9 holes of golf this week! Thank you Dr. Ellis and staff for giving me my good heath back and allowing me to do the things I want to do in life!
I had hip and back pain for 15-plus years. I knew I needed to do something about it when golf took longer to play each time. Sometimes I'd quit after 9 holes or not play at all. Finally, after playing several rounds of golf in a few short days and losing to my son in July 2022, I reached out to Dr. Ellis and decided to get the Medacta total hip replacement.
I had surgery in September 2022. I took pain medication the first day, then ibuprofen for a couple of weeks. Zero pain and I mean zero!
Full driver swing exactly four months after surgery, but I feel I could've done it much sooner. I played three rounds at Pinehurst at the end of March 2023 and beat my son in 2 out of 3 matches from the same tees. Now at the end of June, I'm ready for 18-36 holes a day for the next two weeks!
My back pain is gone too. It feels amazing to get out of my truck and walk into the office without pain. I've gone from a hurting 63-year-old man to a pain-free 64-year young man.
I may be the exception or the rule, I don't know, but I like it!
Thanks, doc!