Comments on: Two Hip Replacements and One Happy Patient https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/ News Resources Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:36:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Bonni Rodin https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/#comment-3861 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:36:33 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=12041#comment-3861 After this posting, I will leave room for those that want to praise Dr. Berry. If you plan on having surgery in this department, find out who is assisting and their educational background. You need to remember that most doctors at Mayo treat patients with a caring and dignified manner, but you might come across one that will humiliate and try to degrade you as a human being. There is no one at Mayo who will help you. Also remember, if your a woman, that out of 19 doctors, only men do hips and only one woman does knees in Rochester. I had the misfortune of being part of the dynamic between my doctor and a woman resident (she assisted in my surgery)who graduated from a one star rated school. It felt at times that my place as a patient was to be a tool for her hazing. When I did finally complain to the Office of Patient Affairs, she denied anything happened and I cannot blame her, because if she said anything happened, her career would most likely be over. She is now an employee of Mayo Clinic and I have two uneven legs. Though I need to say, she shattered the myth that a 100 pound, 5 feet woman cannot do hip replacements. The concern is why women in at least the top 100 medical schools do not want to do their orthopedic surgery residency at Mayo? She was the only woman resident that I saw in the department. Always know who is going to be part of your surgery. Also remember, if you tell on one of the men, you will not be well received by the other boys. After placing a complaint, I was put with the only woman that did knees, because the men did not want me as a patient. The problem was that I just had a hip replacement and was having difficulty. I kept begging and they finally put me with Dr. Berry and we know how that worked out. The real concern is what is being modeled about women and their orthopedic care to the majority of male residents? Let’s be honest, there are better places to have orthopedic treatment. Take a long look at the journal articles coming out of that department. Half the human species is missing. Our concerns, questions, need for caregivers while healing and so many other questions are not being considered legitimate areas of investigation. I am happy for Samantha, because everyone deserves to be treated in the most respectful and caring way. I am happy for her outcome. I am going back to school and my goal is to be a pit bull for the patient. I wish all of you good health and that you find the right place for your health care. I will be very surprised if this is still up Monday morning.

]]> By: Bonni Rodin https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/#comment-3860 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:29:25 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=12041#comment-3860 Polly, it is not called “unsatisfactory”, it is called “substandard” care.

]]> By: Bonni Rodin https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/#comment-3859 Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:17:14 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=12041#comment-3859 Polly, I talked with the Office of Patient Affairs many times. I want to ask you Polly, what are the qualifications for someone to work in this department?

]]> By: Polly Gilgenbach https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/#comment-3858 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:12:41 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=12041#comment-3858 In reply to Bonni Rodin.

I’m sorry you feel your experience at Mayo Clinic was unsatisfactory. We have an Office of Patient Affairs, and if you wish, you can call and talk to them about your concerns.
Minnesota: 507-284-4988
Florida: 904-953-2019
Arizona: 480-342-2651

]]> By: Bonni Rodin https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/#comment-3857 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:43:51 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=12041#comment-3857 I had an unfortunate experience with Dr. Berry. I had a knee replacement with Dr. Lewallen and there was no problems or issues. I went back for a hip replacement with Dr. Lewallen and the environment became very negative. Out of desperation to be out of pain and to get my life back, I had the surgery, believing that everything would work out, as long as I kept quiet. I was desperate for medical care. I finally could not take it anymore, and something was off with my recovery. I called the Office of Patient Affairs and asked for a new doctor and gave my reasons for requesting the change. After a month, they put me with an orthopedist that worked on knees and shoulders. I was having joint and back pain and I was not walking right. I begged the office of patient affairs to put me with the correct specialist and they then, put me with Dr. Berry. He was not pleased, but I needed help and I naively believed that doctors at Mayo Clinic believed in the oath they took as doctors. Dr. Berry went through the motions, but basically did nothing to help. He even wrote in my records that I had a problem getting a long with Dr. Lewallen. The goal was not to have me stay in the Mayo system for orthopedic care. I received a couple of letters basically saying there was nothing they could do, but if my doctor referred me back, then they would meet on it and decide if I would be seen again. During the summer, my discomfort was getting worse. I could not walk well and I had a lot of pain on the side of my hips, my lower joints hurt and I had lower back pain. I went to the #1 hospital in the country for orthopedics and within a few minutes, they saw that my legs were uneven. At this late time, it is very hard to correct it, but I have been in physical therapy since Sept. and I am gradually increasing the lift in my shoe. I still have limitations in my life, but not because of arthritis in my hip joint but because of the care I received in the Orthopedic Surgery Department and under Dr. Berry’s watch.

]]> By: hip replacement https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/#comment-3856 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:02:55 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=12041#comment-3856 Praying for a steady recovery after the hip replacement.

]]> By: Samantha Blythe https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/#comment-3855 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:04:24 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=12041#comment-3855 In reply to Traci Reed.

Dr. Trousdale is so wonderful. I only got to meet him twice. The time I was there in March, and at another time I was there for my other hip when I was having pain before the hip replacement surgery in that one. I’m so happy that he works with such a great team of specialists including Dr. Berry.

I was really happy with the way he focused his attention on me, and not on my mom as some doctors I’ve met in the past have. He asked me questions about my pain level while he was examining my left hip, and could clearly see that something was wrong when he noticed that my right hip was moving a lot normal than my left hip. He talked to me like I was a person rather than talking more to my mom about me as some doctors I’ve met over the years have.

My primary care doctor is just like the doctors at the Mayo Clinic. He talks to me like a regular person even when my mom, or caregiver is in the exam room with me. He is also very kind, and he always shakes my hand when he first walks into the room. Just like Dr. Trousdale did, and even Dr. Berry when we saw him also.

]]> By: Samantha Blythe https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/#comment-3854 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:36:36 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=12041#comment-3854 In reply to amal Batarseh.

You should definitely consider Mayo Clinic. Especially the one in Rochester, Minnesota. It’s got so many interesting buildings, and the way they were designed is just so beautiful. Everyone working there at the Mayo Clinic is so very pleasant, and helpful, and would be willing to go out of their way to show you where something is at. Even the people who live in Rochester are the same way too. So very helpful to anyone needing directions to somewhere.

]]> By: Traci Reed https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/#comment-3853 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:20:10 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=12041#comment-3853 I too am a patient of Dr. Trousdale. He is very good at what he does! I’m in total agreement about the wonderful care that the Mayo Clinic offers.

]]> By: amal Batarseh https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/two-hip-replacements-and-one-happy-patient/#comment-3852 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:29:35 +0000 https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/?p=12041#comment-3852 oh my God I need a surgery and not decided yet as I still can tolerate the pain will definitely consider mayo clinic

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