Conditions + Treatments
Hip Replacement
It all started back in 2014, when I was living overseas in China at the time. One day my hip started bothering me. It continued to get worse and by Fall of that year, I could barely walk. I moved back to Birmingham around that time and knew that Andrews Sports Medicine was the best in the business. It was my first time at Andrews, and I was not there for pain medicine or an easy fix. My goal was to make sure things were done right.
I saw Dr. Jeffrey Davis and he diagnosed me with Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head. I was only 39 at the time and he suggested I wait a little while for a total hip replacement since I was still so young. He decided to do a decompression surgery to temporarily help until I would need the hip replacement. I had this done in October of 2014, just one week after my third child was born.
The surgery worked for a short while, but not as long as I hoped. The pain got worse, and I knew I needed to have a more permanent fix so that I could live my life and be the kind of hands-on, active father I wanted to be. In the Spring of 2015 I was at Target, and I was limping from the pain. I had to swing my arms more than normal to help me walk. A mother with her small child approached me and asked if she could help me. With pride bruised, I gave Dr. Davis a call and told him I wanted to move forward with my first hip replacement.
Dr. Davis replaced my right hip in April of 2015. About 4 weeks after surgery, my left hip gave out while I was overseas again. I called Dr. Davis once again and he replaced my left hip a short time later. All of my surgery experiences with Dr. Davis and his team were absolutely wonderful! He is so personable and cares a lot about his patients. I never doubted whether or not my story would be one of success with Dr. Davis as my surgeon.
My recovery was really easy. Since I was still young, I was able to blaze through the protocols. Now even 10 years later, I can do any physical activity with ease. I’ve always had it on my bucket list to trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. I couldn’t even think of doing that when I was in pain from my hips, but in the Spring of 2024, that plan became a reality. Prior to my trip, I met with Dr. Davis once again to tell him about my plan and ask for his blessing. He was all for it and thought it was a great idea!
Leading up to my trip, I trained for many months getting my body ready for this accomplishment. Fortunately, I reached my goal and successfully made the trek to Mount Everest Base Camp. The climb was very challenging, but it was a worthy, life-changing experience.
Both of my hip replacement surgeries truly changed my quality of life. From not being able to walk to being able to do anything, they have made it possible to achieve some of my dreams. I would have been in a wheelchair if it hadn't been for Dr. Davis and his team. I absolutely recommend Andrews Sports Medicine to anyone needing orthopaedic care. They gave me my life back and helped me push I needed to reach my goals. Thank you, Dr. Davis and Andrews Sports Medicine, for helping me achieve Victory Over Injury!
