"I wanted you to share... that I had my resurfacing done on October 31, 2018, and started playing tennis again in March (2019) and have been quite successful, winning the Illinois State Championships and then winning Sectionals last weekend against several other states. We are now headed to Nationals. My partner and I won all four games f our matches at Sectionals, and my hip is holding out well."
"Here are a few more photos of my active life! I walk/ran a part of a half marathon, but managed to pick the hardest part of the course, featuring hilly trails. The heat and humidity weren’t too comfortable, but my hip was just fine!"
"I ran my last big race, a half marathon, in November, 2017. I specifically chose to run this Disney race, with a group of my closest training partners, because I thought it would be my last one, since I was having so much pain while training, I transitioned from trail running, to running on paved surfaces, to, as the race approached, walking at what I considered to be a “brisk” pace. On race day I was able to finish the course, knowing I was going to pay for it later. I had an x-ray film showing the lack of cartilage in my right hip, so I knew very well about my bone on bone hip joint, before the event. That night, my training partners pushed me around in a wheelchair. It was bittersweet, watching fireworks, getting allowed to advance onto a ride through the handicapped line, but not really relishing the joy of finishing and receiving my medal.
"USAT South Central Aquabike 1st place! THANK YOU SO MUCH TO (Nurse Nancy) AND Dr. GROSS AND THE WHOLE TEAM FOR GIVING ME MY LIFE BACK!!! Much love to you all!!"
This unnamed patient has had both hips replaced by Dr. Gross and is more active than ever! He surfs regularly and recently completed his martial arts exam for his 3rd degree black belt. Way to go!
If you are interested in determining if you are a candidate for surgery, please mail your completed new patient forms to the office and include a digital x-ray. Dr. Gross will call you back to discuss your options.
If you are interested in a consultation with Dr. Browning, please call ext. 6210 or email. Telehealth visits are available upon request for out-of-state patients.
