Shoulder Arthroscopy Post-op Patient Testimonials
Mary Ann Fitzsimmons – January 2002
After having a right shoulder arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and decompression by Dr. Rogerson in 2002, she was ready to take the plunge again and get back to her passion – swimming.
Michael Clayton – January 2002
Ten years since his first shoulder arthroscopy Michael tells his story of of appreciation.
Total Knee Post-op Patient Testimonials
Hip Arthroscopy Post-Op Patient Testimonials
Dennis Bertz – 2003
After having an hip arthroscopic labral tear debridement by Dr. Rogerson in 2003, Dennis was back playing basketball.
Knee Arthroscopy Post-Op Patient Testimonials
Total Shoulder Post-op Patient Testimonials
Total Hip Post-op Patient Testimonials
BHR Patient Testimonials
Read what several happy BHR patients have to say about their post-op activities!
If you are considering hip resurfacing surgery, you may be wondering what your experience will be like. To assist those that will have the surgery after them, several of my patients have graciously offered to share their experiences in this forum.
Please stop back for more journals. Also, if you would like to share your experiences, please let our staff know!
Judy Donald – 2010
After having bilateral BHR hip resurfacings by Dr. Rogerson in 2010 and 2011, Judy is back walking her dogs pain-free!
Jeff Feck – November 2009
Jeff shares how his BHR resurfacing has allowed him to enjoy the great outdoors with his family.
William Hartmann – March 2008
Bill shares his story of his active lifestyle and how the Birmingham hip surgery allowed him to continue being active.
Mary and Arne Haavisto – March 2008 and September 2008
Mary writes in to thank the team for Arne’s dramatic improvement since his surgery in March.
Denise Glaser Malloy – February 2008
“I feel like I have my life back and will never take walking for granted again.”
Burt Lindquist – November 2007 and January 2007
Burt shares techniques that helped him during recovery, and shares some inspiring photos taken less than a year following surgery. Note the photo of Burt above, iceclimbing 8 weeks following surgery!
Dale Mitchell – March 2008 and June 2008
Dale shares his engaging story of how he felt prior to surgery, his surgical experience and how he’s doing three months following surgery.
Rhonda Yngsdal-Krenz – November 2007 and December 2006
Rhonda shares her HipHab experience, and how she dealt with headaches and heartburn after surgery. She also shares her thoughts 9 months after her surgery.
John Roach – November 2007
Madison personality John Roach shares how his resurfacing surgery has changed his life, one year after the experience.
Curt Witte – November 2007
Curt shares his experiences following surgery, and how it helped to have a full team.
Michelle Gregory – November 2007
Michelle from Portland, Oregon shares how much she’s progressed in the weeks following surgery.
Marc Vaage – July 2007 and July 2006
Marc shares how it feels to have the surgery at the age of 38, and how he’s doing six months later.
Gus Endl – April 2007
Gus discusses his stay at HipHab, and why it was so much better than going directly home.
Jill Kranz – December 2006
Jill shares the powerful emotions she experienced several months before her surgery and when her surgery had to be delayed due to heart issues. Travel with her throughout the journey.
Gary Sasinowski – Fall 2006
Gary writes six months after his surgery, sharing his experiences and the progress he’s made.
Jim Duffy – Fall 2006
Jim writes a detailed, engaging journal tracking his progress over the course of the first month.
R.D. Boschulte – April 2007
R.D. writes about the journey, nine months after hip resurfacing surgery.
Geri Stenstrup – Early 2007
Geri shares a full overview of what led up to her surgery and how she was faring several weeks after surgery. She also shares some thoughts about Dr. Rogerson’s team and how they relate to their patients.
Cathi Klepac – February 2007
Cathi writes about her apprehension of the procedure, and how the staff reassured her throughout.
Paul Reynolds – February 2007
Paul shares his overall impression of the hip resurfacing staff, and his surgery.
Ron Lavack – February 2007
Ron traveled from Taylor, Michigan for his surgery. He shares why his surgery after SuperBowl Sunday was a success, and also shares the highlights of his hip resurfacing experience.
Rick Owen – January 2007
Rick’s journal focuses on his entire surgery experience, and what led up to his decision to have the surgery.
Rusty Sunde – December 2006
A great overview of Rusty’s HipHab experience.
Marcia Klun – October 2006
A brief overview of Marcia’s HipHab experience.
Deb Olson – November 2006
Deb shares her HipHab experience and how she dealt with some issues after surgery.
John Welch – September 2006
John kept a detailed log of his pain levels and progress throughout the months following his surgery.
Scott Holmes – September 2006
Scott shares a summary of his HipHab experience, and also shares what it’s like to work with Dr. Rogerson’s office team.
Rich Hall – September 2006
Rich provides a good overview of the progress he made in the week following surgery.
Lou Ann Roloff – August 2006
Lou Ann’s journal focuses on her experiences at HipHab.
Gale Bahe – June 2006
Gale’s journal provides a brief overview of her experience at HipHab.
Victoria Kassner – June 2006
Victoria was Dr. Rogerson’s first patient, and the second patient in the nation, to have a hip resurfacing procedure after FDA approval.
Total Knee Replacement
The progression of established osteoarthritis can be slowed considerably with a number of conservative measures, but it cannot be reversed. Ultimately, the knee joint surface in the active individual can be worn down to the point where the bone surfaces are grinding against each other. On x-ray this is seen as the well known”bone-on-bone” appearance. Since the sensitive nerve endings are located on the exposed surface of the bone, the knee is painful, especially with weight bearing. At this point, viscosupplementation and NSAID’s no longer are effective.
Pain Control in Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement of any kind is a major operation. With this procedure there is potential for moderate to severe pain. The long term success of a knee replacement requires early range of motion, which is difficult if the knee hurts a lot. It is important for the surgeon to develop a pain management plan that prevents severe episodes of pain, while avoiding the strong side effects of nausea, dizziness, hypotension, and lethargy. The standard approach is the use of a general or spinal anesthesia followed by intravenous narcotics (PCA) for pain control.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Important Considerations – Don Wackwitz, M.D.
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a strong cord like structure running down the center of the knee. It keeps the knee from sliding forward and over rotating. When it is torn it snaps back like a rubber band and the torn ends lose contact with each other. Because the torn ends do not touch, they cannot heal together. The ends are so shredded that the ligament cannot be repaired and therefore it must be reconstructed, that is, replaced with a graft, if we hope to have a stable knee once more.
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