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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
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(L-R) Joanna, Dr. Rogerson and ReneeAfter reading about hip resurfacing, you may be interested to learn whether or not you are a good candidate for the procedure. Please take a moment to answer the following questions:
  • Do I have a metal allergy?
  • Do I have insulin dependent diabetes?
  • Do I have rheumatoid arthritis that is poorly controlled or that requires prednisone medication to treat?
  • Do I have lupus?
  • Do I have chronic kidney failure?
  • Do I have other immuno-compromising diseases such as amyloidosis?

If you answered "yes" to one or more of the above questions, you are not a good candidate for hip resurfacing.

If you answered "no" to all of the above questions, you may be a good hip resurfacing candidate.

If You Are Scheduled for Surgery

We recommend you buy the following items for use during your recovery:

Memory Foam Contour Pillow Pack
- A required purchase for all patients before surgery. Available at fingerhut.com or Shopko.

Forearm Crutch Bag
- An optional purchase before surgery. Available at walkeasy.com.

How to Pursue Working with Dr. Rogerson

If you are interested in pursuing a Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure with Dr. Rogerson, we will perform an initial assessment of your medical condition and x-rays without charge. Please follow the steps below:

1) Read Dr. Rogerson's Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF file).

2) Print and complete the Medical History Questionnaire and the HIPAA Privacy Form (PDF files).

3) Gather recent x-rays – To accurately assess your hip condition, we need two x-rays:
    - A standing AP pelvis
    - Either a cross table lateral hip or a frog lateral hip

4) Mail or FedEx your two forms and two x-rays to:

John S. Rogerson, MD
Attn: Hip Resurfacing Analysis
2 Science Court
Madison, WI 53711

Dr. Rogerson, Joanna Hutchins, PA-C or Renee Burke, PA-C (all pictured above) will call you within one business week upon receiving your information to let you know if you are a good candidate for the hip resurfacing procedure.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rogerson's staff at (608) 231-3410.

5/5/2008