Today, I have NO limitations!

Dr. Steven Naide,

I find it necessary to send you a written letter of appreciation so you can truly understand how happy I am with the outcome of my hip replacement procedure and my recovery.

After having had one hip replaced over 8 years ago, I was expecting the same outcome, that being a difficult surgery, a painful post-operative stay in the hospital and a long drawn-out rehabilitation and recovery. What a surprise; what an absolute miracle! I was on my feet within 36 hours and out the door in 3 ½ days. I was in a rehab center for another 3 ½ days and sent home with barely the need for a cane, let alone the use of a walker!

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Anterior hip replacement, compared to the traditional way, is truly magical.

In June of 2007, I had an anterior hip replacement performed by Dr. Bruce Janke. Anterior hip replacement, compared to the traditional way, is truly magical. I am still in a state of awe.

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They have given me a new lease on life.

As an RN with 32 years experience and pre-surgery coordinator for total joint replacement patients, I am well informed regarding the various approaches and could have chosen any procedure and surgeon for my hip replacement. I selected the Anterior Approach because it has been performed successfully in Europe and the USA for many years and there are no post-surgery precautions.

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I feel great and I’m pain free.

Hi, my name is Mary. I am 60 years old. On May 9th, I had “anterior” hip replacement surgery by Dr. Steven Naide of East Coast Orthopaedics. Before the operation, I suffered with pain for about a year or so. I had to take pain meds every day. I could hardly walk. Needless to say, my life was miserable as I am a very active person.

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Three weeks later I was riding my bike.

Although my hip pain was growing increasingly worse, I was hesitant to have surgery because of my age, I am 78 years old. When I learned about the new anterior approach at a seminar given by Dr. Bruce Janke and Dr. Steven Naide, I changed my mind at once.

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