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

by Ronald P. Grelsamer and Ronald P. Grelsamer MD

Book Overview

Readers get the facts they need to make informed decisions about hip and knee replacement surg-eries-the two most common joint replacements in America. Hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer from painful, deteriorating joints-and for many, surgery is their only option for relief. Now, Dr. Ronald P. Grelsamer gives readers all the information they need to decide whether hip or knee replacement is the right choice.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446679771
• ISBN13: 9780446679770
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 275 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 years and up

Customer Reviews

Great book

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.

Do you trust your doc?

Orthopaedic docs come from the ranks are our county's best and brightest. Surely I can count on getting top quality care for my knee, right? That's what I figured, but Dr Grelsamer explains why this ain't necessarily so as only an insider can. (Money, the medial system, tremendous technology changes, and the tricky nature of the knee come into play.) If you are having any doubts about your course of treatment (especially surgery), I think this is a great resource to arm yourself with knowlege. Of course I am not medically trained, but I spent days coursing the internet and this info feels on target. And it really opened up my eyes. If you go into surgery, why not do it (or not do it) with your eyes wide open? I could have avoided an unessary cortisone shot if I had gotten this earlier... Very easy reading..... Just raced/skimmed through it last night in a few hours.... Organized well making it a good reference... A steal for the cost... I cannot think of any negatives. Though I imagine if I was a doc, I might have disagreements about specific technical assertions. Don't get me wrong. If your doc is experienced and has a good repuation, you may be fine. But even this ain't necessarily so...

A MUST READ for Anyone with Knee Or Hip Problems

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!

great book for people with knee problems

This book should be a must for anyone who is experiencing knee pain and/or is considering having surgery. It is well written and easy for the everyday person to understand. Personally having read the book and recently having has knee surgery I found the book great reading and informative.

knee pain

This book was an excellent synopsis of what every patient needs to know about their knee pain, what the possible diagnoses are, what treatment options they have, and what tests may be helpful in treating their condition. An excellent resource to the public. I wish every doctor could explain things the way Dr. Grelsamer does in his book. Nothing is meant to go over the paitents head.nicola hawkinson