Carolyn’s Mako Total Hip surgery story
21-Nov-2023
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, impacting more than 500 million people worldwide.1 After a successful 20-year career as an operating room nurse, Carolyn was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her hip.
Now, after working with her doctor to get a Mako Total Hip surgery, Carolyn’s back to the things she loves, like enjoying time with her grandchild. Watch her story.
“The Mako Total Hip replacement was a great choice for me. I feel better than I have in a long time, I can get back to the activities that I love to do. I never should have put it off for so long.”
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Carolyn
Mako Total Hip replacement patient
Reference:
Hunter J., David, March, Lyn, Chew, Mabel. Osteoarthritis in 2020 and beyond: a Lancet Commission. Volume 396, Issue P1711-1712. Published November 4, 2020. Accessed May 3, 2023 via https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)32230-3/fulltext#seccestitle10
Disclaimer:
All surgery carries risk. See your orthopaedic surgeon to discuss your potential benefits and risks. Not all patients will have the same post-operative recovery and activity level. Individual results vary.
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