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Re: Dr. Klug in CA
Hi Pat.
I just wanted to contribute my info also regarding
my
surgery with Dr. Klug (Roseville California, just outside of
Sacramento California). He performed a resurfacing on my
right hip
03Jan2007.
Dr. Klug is my HERO! Not only do I feel that he is a top
notch
orthopedic surgeon but he is also just a downright good
human being!
He never lost his patience with me even though I tried to
tax him
with question after question about my hip problem. He
treated me
like I was his only patient.
Some people will be intimidated with his stuttering problem.
I on
the other hand was only more impressed by how this gentleman
was able
to overcome his speech impediment and become a wonderful
orthopedic
surgeon.
Dr. Klug will not do a resurfacing on everyone. He looks at
each
patient and will then make a recommendation as to what he
feels is
the best treatment for that patient. I know that age is one
big
factor in his decision to do a resurfacing or replacement.
I returned to work (fire department) 8 weeks after surgery.
I still
am doing my own PT to assist in bringing all the muscles
back to
their full strength. I can golf with no pain and am
exercising
frequently on my exercycle and treadmill (only walk at about
2.5mph
on the treadmill at a 25 percent grade but it gives a great
workout).
I am 50 y/o and in excellent health (5'10" 160 lbs). I think
by
staying in shape all my life it has helped tremendously in
my rehab.
If anyone has any questions regarding Dr. Klug please don't
hesitate to contact me.
Thanx for your time.
C ya, KG
Re: Golf question
Hit my first bucket of balls at 8 weeks post-op. Started
with half
wedges and worked up from there.
For me it was like riding a bike. Swing came back
immediately. I am
now able to brace against my R leg on my backswing (I am a R
handed
golfer...about 7 handicap) where pre-surgery my R leg would
tend to
bow out. It is important to be able to rotate around your R
leg...not let it bow out...on your backswing so the surgery
helped a
lot with that.
My leg muscle strength/stability still has a way to go but
it is
already better and only improving day to day.
In summary... I think you will find that your swing will
come back
very quickly and you will be loving/playing golf often.
As usual...check with your doctor and listen to your body
prior to
starting back to golf.
Best of luck!
C ya, KG
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