bone on bone, too young to feel this old

suffering derision, making my decision

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Degenerative joint disease of the right hip.

I say good-bye

Election Day 2000

PROCEDURE PERFORMED: Right total hip replacement.

X marks the spot

general anesthesia induction, skin incision, capsule exposed, hip dislocated, central cap inserted, excellent stable fit, femur attached uncemented, excellent stable fit, excellent stable range of motion, wound irrigated, hip located, skin stapled, sterile dressing applied

and you say hello

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: 12 years later, surgeon observes a very pleasant gentleman

taken for granted
thank you, my fountain of youth
scar fading with time