Top Hip Surgeons in San Francisco Speak
As one of the premier hip surgeons in San Francisco, I’ve had many patients who were both avid amateur athletes as well as some of the best professional athletes. They play very high contact sports like soccer, football and hockey. Many recent studies have shown that these athletes in the contact sports category develop knee [...]
Hayward Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses Hip Replacement Surgery
I’ve been an orthopedic surgeon in the Hayward area for over thirty years, and I can definitely say that the average age of patients undergoing hip replacement surgery is on the decline. This is being fueled by baby boomers who are staying active longer. I even heard piano man Billy Joel, 62, had a double [...]
Fremont Hip Replacement Surgeon On Obesity Risks
As an orthopedic surgeon performing hip replacement surgery in the Fremont area for over thirty years, I can say with great certainty that a patient’s general health plays a defining role in the quality of their recovery. Patients who are overweight have notably higher risks after hip replacement surgery than those of normal weight. Obesity [...]
Hip Replacement Surgery
In the event that hip replacement surgery is the right decision for you, it is usually a good idea to schedule an appointment with your Fremont area primary care physician so that a thorough physical examination may be conducted prior to your procedure. This medical evaluation is required in order to assess your overall health [...]