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  • Before and after THR X-rays

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    Here are the before and after X-rays from my total hip replacement. I lined up my pelvis in both X-rays so that you can see the 1″ that I regained through the hardware. (Click image for the high-resolution version) For those that missed it, check out the animation I posted showing how a total hip…

  • Pre-surgical screening, clearance, & workshop: Part II

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    Had my pre-surgical screening, clearance, & workshop yesterday at Hospital for Special Surgery. Things went very well. I arrived a little before my scheduled 9AM start time. After meeting with patient registration, they took some blood for labs, did a chest x-ray, and did a urine screen. Things went very smoothly and everyone was very…

  • Latest hip x-ray

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    An x-ray comparison of my left and right hips from my appointment at the Hospital for Special Surgery: (click for larger image) Look painful?

  • First appointment at Hospital for Special Surgery

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    Just got home from the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Had my first meeting with my new surgeon, Dr. P. I chose HSS because they are the #1 rated hospital in the country for orthopedics. They perform around 2,600 hip replacements each year and more joint replacements than any other hospital in the country. They’re…

  • TDRL periodic physical examination

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    Reported to Bethesda Naval Hospital as ordered for my the temporary disability retired list (TDRL) periodic physical examination (PPE) today. I was told to arrive at 7:15AM. As soon as I got there, I was checked in, and sent to the orthopedic department. After they took my vitals and a few x-rays of my hip,…