I actually had a left total hip replacement (24) years ago, with excellent outcomes by a surgeon who at the time was considerate to be the best of his generation. I recognized the disease progression with osteoarthritis in my right hip (as previously in my left hip) and I utilized other treatments such as physical therapy, exercise and pain medicines to defer surgery. Although I had meet with several orthopedic surgeons in the past several years, I didn’t feel it was the right time. Maybe in truth, I was anxious about having similar high success with my right hip surgery as with my previous left THR.
After much research on the best orthopedic surgery center in So. Cal. (Cedar Sini), and the best implant device (Stryker) and leading technology (Mako Robotic Assist); I sought out Dr. Hannon who utilized all (3) of these. He has a great staff at his office, especially Maddie, who answered my initial questions over the phone very professional, putting my mind at ease, and promptly arranging for my first appointment visit.
I found Dr. Hannon to be genuine and sincere and forth-right. But after his examination with the x-rays, he would not initially do my surgery! Because he found an underlining co-existing condition of spinal stenosis, that I was not aware of, nor was it previously diagnosed; that was also contributing to hip pain. Dr. Hannon wanted the spine issue remedied first, and he referred me to a spine specialist. After a single out-patient procedure to treat a herniate disk that pressed on the nerve to the hip, the pain in the buttock area of my hip (so sever that it made restful sleep impossible) went away!
Now with the back issue resolved, Dr. Hannon was comfortable with proceeding with the left THR to correct for the damaged hip and pain that limited my walking and mobility. The whole procedure went very smoothly (the support personnel at Cedar Sini are exceptional); and at recovery I had no need for strong pain meds, and I was up and using the walker the same day, challenging the PT with increasing the distance he indicated for me to walk. In (8) weeks, I was walking (2) miles regularly unaided; and now in (12) weeks, I can say that I have full use of my right leg; equal to, if not better than my left side!
I am very fortunate to be in the care of Dr. Hannon, and I can say without any reservations that he is the best of his generation (although he is much too humble to accept such a complement)!
