Re: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

January 4, 2004

Janie,

I know that Dave Daily Had some contact with Dr Sparling- Dave is form Edmonds,

WA. He did end up at Dr Boyds in Salem, OR however. When I was doing my own hip

research I tried on several occasions to contact him- he never returned a call.

I also live in WA state- north of Spokane. Good luck.

Rock Climbin' Jude

LBHR De Smet 09/11/02

Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

Washington.

Thanks,

Janie

January 4, 2004

Ed Sparling is the only one.

I just went through this whole thing.

Dave

Edmonds

Boyd

R C+ 12/18/03

>

> Reply-To: surfacehippy

> Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 20:02:59 -0000

> To: surfacehippy

> Subject: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

>

> Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

> Washington.

>

> Thanks,

> Janie

>

January 5, 2004

Dave,

I live in Seattle. I have not contacted Dr. Sparling yet. Please tell

about your recent experience. I'm currently in the process of trying

to figure out what to do (conventional THR vs. resurfacing)and who to

go to.

I would appreciate your advice/experience.

Thanks very much.

Janie

> Ed Sparling is the only one.

> I just went through this whole thing.

>

> Dave

> Edmonds

> Boyd

> R C+ 12/18/03

>

> > From: " badhipdesigner "

> > Reply-To: surfacehippy

> > Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 20:02:59 -0000

> > To: surfacehippy

> > Subject: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

> >

> > Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> > State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

> > Washington.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Janie

> >

January 5, 2004

Dave,

I live in Seattle. I have not contacted Dr. Sparling yet. Please tell

about your recent experience. I'm currently in the process of trying

to figure out what to do (conventional THR vs. resurfacing)and who to

go to.

I would appreciate your advice/experience.

Thanks very much.

Janie

> Ed Sparling is the only one.

> I just went through this whole thing.

>

> Dave

> Edmonds

> Boyd

> R C+ 12/18/03

>

> > From: " badhipdesigner "

> > Reply-To: surfacehippy

> > Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 20:02:59 -0000

> > To: surfacehippy

> > Subject: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

> >

> > Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> > State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

> > Washington.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Janie

> >

January 5, 2004

Dave,

I live in Seattle. I have not contacted Dr. Sparling yet. Please tell

about your recent experience. I'm currently in the process of trying

to figure out what to do (conventional THR vs. resurfacing)and who to

go to.

I would appreciate your advice/experience.

Thanks very much.

Janie

> Ed Sparling is the only one.

> I just went through this whole thing.

>

> Dave

> Edmonds

> Boyd

> R C+ 12/18/03

>

> > From: " badhipdesigner "

> > Reply-To: surfacehippy

> > Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 20:02:59 -0000

> > To: surfacehippy

> > Subject: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

> >

> > Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> > State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

> > Washington.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Janie

> >

January 5, 2004

janie,

There are quite a few people that have used Dr. Boyd in Salem Ore.

that frequently use this web site. I am going down on the 14th of the

mo. for a 9wk post op check. Would be most happy to answer any

questions about Salem Hospital and dr. Boyd. . Tug

> Dave,

> I live in Seattle. I have not contacted Dr. Sparling yet. Please

tell

> about your recent experience. I'm currently in the process of trying

> to figure out what to do (conventional THR vs. resurfacing)and who

to

> go to.

>

> I would appreciate your advice/experience.

>

> Thanks very much.

> Janie

>

> > Ed Sparling is the only one.

> > I just went through this whole thing.

> >

> > Dave

> > Edmonds

> > Boyd

> > R C+ 12/18/03

> >

> > > From: " badhipdesigner "

> > > Reply-To: surfacehippy

> > > Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 20:02:59 -0000

> > > To: surfacehippy

> > > Subject: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

> > >

> > > Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> > > State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in

Vancouver,

> > > Washington.

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > > Janie

> > >

January 5, 2004

Janie - if you want - send me an e-mail at davidcamp@... with your phone

number and I can give you a call.

Dave

Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

> >

> > Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> > State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

> > Washington.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Janie

> >

January 5, 2004

Dear Jane:

Both Tug and I have follow ups w/ Dr. Boyd on Jan 14, 2004.

I was diagnosed with OA right hip in February (14) of 1995. I was told this

was 'serious,' as I was a marathon runner, mtn climber, expedition climber,

etc. My doc is really good, and told me to wait as long as possible, I

would 'know' when I need hip surgery.

Each year got worse, and each year I had follow up exams. I quit running,

climbing, skiing, etc. and took up mtn biking and motorcycle riding.

Finally, last year was 'it.'

I was told about resurfs by a friend w/ a Swiss wife, and started my

research. 100's of pages later, I started calling and meeting folks, like

Judy Toelle, and gathering first hand info. Even though anecdotal evidence

is the least statistically reliable, it gave me a feel for the research

others were doing.

I had seen Herring, , Holland, Crutcher, talked w/ DeSmet, saw

Sparling, , and finally Boyd. Sports Orthopedics, Swedish Hosp.

Seattle Orthopedic, Rebound Orthopedics, Salem Orthopedics...

Every doc gave the same diagnosis, but , Crutcher, Holland were

firm for a THR, and a sedentary lifestyle.

was for a ceramic/ceramic lifetime prothesis, but NO impact for fear

of cracking. (I would be his first ceramic/ceramic!)

Sparling was very solid, but was a fence-sitter as per the AMA/FDA clinical

trial requirements. He has a good track record with resurfs. A very serious

guy. His office processed my insurance claim three times... all rejected.

All of these Doc's are Washington State guys.

Boyd was data driven, professional, passionate and compassionate.

He processed my claim...

it was approved October 22. I had the surgery Dec 18.

Boyd is an Oregon guy.

Even with insurance pre-approved (no PPO's do resurfs in my insurance plan,

so I needed pre-approval), now that the bills are coming in, my Ins. claims

they will only pay part, since my Doc is not in the PPO group (catch-22??).

I remain convinced DeSmet is great. However, Boyd was awesome- and only a 5

hour drive from my home. Depending on the insurance, it may have turned out

to be cheaper to pay the insurance difference, fly to Ghent, and have DeSmet

do the job!!

Consider ALL your options, in a rational, data driven way.

If you can wait 6 months, do so. By then the device will be FDA cleared,

and the insurance issues will decrease or disappear.

I feel there is enough data to drive me to a resurf. Chances of dislocation

are much less, and if it fails, I still have bone left, and can get a large

ball THR.

Remember, as Gandhi said, there is more to life than increasing its speed.

Good luck

-Dave

R C+

Boyd 12/18/03

>

> Reply-To: surfacehippy

> Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 23:01:46 -0000

> To: surfacehippy

> Subject: Re: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

>

> janie,

> There are quite a few people that have used Dr. Boyd in Salem Ore.

> that frequently use this web site. I am going down on the 14th of the

> mo. for a 9wk post op check. Would be most happy to answer any

> questions about Salem Hospital and dr. Boyd. . Tug

>

>> Dave,

>> I live in Seattle. I have not contacted Dr. Sparling yet. Please

> tell

>> about your recent experience. I'm currently in the process of trying

>> to figure out what to do (conventional THR vs. resurfacing)and who

> to

>> go to.

>>

>> I would appreciate your advice/experience.

>>

>> Thanks very much.

>> Janie

>>

>>> Ed Sparling is the only one.

>>> I just went through this whole thing.

>>>

>>> Dave

>>> Edmonds

>>> Boyd

>>> R C+ 12/18/03

>>>

>>>> From: " badhipdesigner "

>>>> Reply-To: surfacehippy

>>>> Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 20:02:59 -0000

>>>> To: surfacehippy

>>>> Subject: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

>>>>

>>>> Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

>>>> State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in

> Vancouver,

>>>> Washington.

>>>>

>>>> Thanks,

>>>> Janie

January 5, 2004

Janie,

13 months ago I tried contacting Dr. Sparling but didn't get

a return phone call but did talk to Dr Boyd and a girl named

and both were very knowledgeable and friendly but I was denied

insurance coverage. So I paid cash and went to Dr. DeSmet and got

them both done at the same time (Boyd would do them 3 months apart).

I took a 9.5 hr flight on SAS directly to Denmark then Brussels

departing from Sea-Tac and was home in 10 days. Whereas, if I

would have drove to Eugene I would have have driven the 4.5hr

drive one-way 4 times to get both hips done.

So for me,Belgium was not that far away!

Also, having a Doc in another country for follow-up was kind

of a concern but hasn't been at all since the surgery,

I've been able to play basketball, snowboard(this was a first),

mow the lawn, roof a garage, iceskate(this was a first last

week and I got thrashed), squat and catch little league pitching,

and at the end of each and every single day I can still

drink beer and barbeque with a smile. best of luck with your

surgery. Jeff 2 bhr 1/21/03

> > Ed Sparling is the only one.

> > I just went through this whole thing.

> >

> > Dave

> > Edmonds

> > Boyd

> > R C+ 12/18/03

> >

> > > From: " badhipdesigner "

> > > Reply-To: surfacehippy

> > > Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 20:02:59 -0000

> > > To: surfacehippy

> > > Subject: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

> > >

> > > Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> > > State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in

Vancouver,

> > > Washington.

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > > Janie

> > >

January 5, 2004

Hi Janie,

I live in Washington (Olympic Peninsula) and went to see Dr.

Sparling around June/02. I had been off work as a UPS Driver for

over a month and was trying to line up my surgery. I had already

done the research and decided on resurfacing. I guess I'd just say

he was OK. He told me I needed to lose weight and start swimming

and try anti-inflamatories. I said but gee, I've already had two

opinions that it's time for surgery and after all, I can't work. He

said maybe he would see me again in three months. His office was

kind of a turn off; really huge with Disneyland type ropes for the

lines and many operators with headsets sitting behind counters.

I decided to contact Dr. Boyd and would have definately gone to him

but it was right about the time there was a hold on the C+ and I

would have had to wait too long. Soooo, I ventured out to inquire

about Doctors doing the Cormet 2000. I had an immediate response

from Reva in Dr. Stachniw's office in Galesburg, Illinois.

This is where I ended up and couldn't say enough about him. I had

the first done Sept/02 and second Jan 03.

Anyway, if I were you I would chose Boyd over Sparling (there I said

it)

Best luck,

Barb

> Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

> Washington.

>

> Thanks,

> Janie

January 6, 2004

Hi Jude,

I have heard from Dave, and a few other people now as well. Thank you

very much for your help.

Janie

> Janie,

>

> I know that Dave Daily Had some contact with Dr Sparling- Dave is

form Edmonds, WA. He did end up at Dr Boyds in Salem, OR however.

When I was doing my own hip research I tried on several occasions to

contact him- he never returned a call. I also live in WA state- north

of Spokane. Good luck.

>

> Rock Climbin' Jude

> LBHR De Smet 09/11/02

>

> Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

>

> Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

> Washington.

>

> Thanks,

> Janie

>

January 6, 2004

Hi Jude,

I have heard from Dave, and a few other people now as well. Thank you

very much for your help.

Janie

> Janie,

>

> I know that Dave Daily Had some contact with Dr Sparling- Dave is

form Edmonds, WA. He did end up at Dr Boyds in Salem, OR however.

When I was doing my own hip research I tried on several occasions to

contact him- he never returned a call. I also live in WA state- north

of Spokane. Good luck.

>

> Rock Climbin' Jude

> LBHR De Smet 09/11/02

>

> Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

>

> Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in Vancouver,

> Washington.

>

> Thanks,

> Janie

>

January 6, 2004

Dear Dave,

Wow, thank you for all of this information. I really appreciate your

thoughts and suggestions. I've begun researching some options for my

right hip only for the past couple of months. At that time I was told

by Dr. Toomey (one of Crutcher's associates) that my hip is now

considered " advanced " with OA. Last official diagnosis (by a different

Dr.) was 2 yrs. prior. I have met and spoken with another person

living in Seattle who had 2 hips done by Dr. Boyd within the past

couple of years. She speaks very highly of him. From the few responses

I've received on this web site, I'm getting the impression that Boyd

is the Dr. of choice. I'm self employed, and have an individual plan

with Regence. Am wondering exactly where to start with that process. I

have been thinking that I would like to get the surgery done this

Winter so that I could put it behind me, but maybe the best thing

would be to wait until the FDA approval.

Thanks again for your help.

Janie

> >>> Ed Sparling is the only one.

> >>> I just went through this whole thing.

> >>>

> >>> Dave

> >>> Edmonds

> >>> Boyd

> >>> R C+ 12/18/03

> >>>

> >>>> From: " badhipdesigner "

> >>>> Reply-To: surfacehippy

> >>>> Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2004 20:02:59 -0000

> >>>> To: surfacehippy

> >>>> Subject: Resurfacing doctors in Washington State

> >>>>

> >>>> Has anyone had experience with resurfacing doctors in Washington

> >>>> State? The only name I am aware of is Dr. Ed Sparling in

> > Vancouver,

> >>>> Washington.

> >>>>

> >>>> Thanks,

> >>>> Janie

January 6, 2004