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Originally Posted by Celebrator
I have been told that I will need a hip replacement in the near future. I would appreciate any doctor recommendations and personal experience with recovery. Also curious as to when and if you were able to return to golfing.
Thank you.
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First of all, it’s an easy surgery. You will start playing golf in 6 weeks with no pain at all. (It won’t fix your game, but, you’ll be good as new).
I had mine about 15 months ago. Dr Locker did mine and was fantastic. Highly recommended. The truth is we have several good Doctors for hip replacement. The key isn’t so much the surgeon as it is the type of surgery and the facilities. There are two types of Hip Surgery Anterior and Posterior. Anterior is done in the front and is much simpler and quicker recovery. Posterior is done in the backside and they cut through lots of tissue. Recovery and pain level is higher and longer.
My surgery was at West Ocala Hospital and they were great. Caring, clean and very nice.
Again it is an easy surgery and very little pain. Respond with any questions you have.
Mark