Birmingham Hip Resurfacing - Take the Next Step

After reading about Birmingham 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?

Joanna, Dr. Rogerson, Renee

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.
 

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 HIPAA Privacy Form (PDF files)
     
  3. Gather recent x-rays.
    To accurately assess your hip condition, we need two x-rays of the affected hip:
         - A standing AP pelvis and
         - Either a cross table lateral hip or a frog lateral hip.
     
  4. Mail or FedEx your two forms and x-rays to:
        John S. Rogerson, MD
        Attn: Hip Resurfacing Analysis
        2 Science Court
        Madison, WI 53711
  
Dr. Rogerson, Renee Burke, PA-C, or Joanna Hutchins, PA-C, 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 Are Scheduled for Surgery
We require you purchase a Memory Foam Pillow for use during your recovery:
Memory Foam Contour Pillow Pack - Available at Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond

This crutch Bag is an optional purchase:
Forearm Crutch Bag - Available at walkeasy.com

  

If you have any questions before this time, please contact Dr. Rogerson at (608) 231-3410.
 

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