should not prevent you from doing
what you want to do.
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Joints are an integral part of keeping our bodies
in motion. But when a joint causes pain, everything
JP: People have become much more
open about their problems. They talk
about subjects today that they wouldn't
have broached in the past, including
transgender issues, gay weddings and
single-parent problems.
suffers...participating in sports, carrying in the
groceries, even simply walking. Sinai-Grace Hospital
Joint Replacement Center was designed to ease
suffering from joint pain and help get patients back
to a normal daily routine.
Joint replacement is an orthopaedic success story,
JN: What did you learn about the job
from your mother and aunt?
JP: Everything!
enabling hundreds of thousands of people to live
fuller, more active lives. Using metal alloys, high-grade
plastics and polymeric materials, our orthopaedic
surgical team can replace a painful, dysfunctional
JN: Do you ever have second thoughts
about the advice you give?
JP: Occasionally. Fortunately, there is a
lag time between when I write the col-
umn and when it is submitted to my
syndicate for distribution. It's a time that
I can spend reflecting on a difficult
answer, and sometimes, I will change my
response.
joint with a highly functional, long-lasting prosthesis.
Over the past half-century, there have been many
advances in the design, construction and implantation
of artificial hip joints, resulting in a high percentage
of successful long-term outcomes.
Sinai-Grace Hospital is dedicated to providing quality
surgical care to patients requiring joint replacement
surgery and offers the most technologically advanced
facility in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere. Our
JN: What kind of feedback do you get
from people who take your advice?
JP: I have folders jammed with letters
saying, "thank you," and occasionally a
few that say, "You've saved my life."
That's very rewarding.
Medical Director, Dr. William Higginbotham is a board-
certified orthopaedic surgeon with more than 20 years
Excellent patient/guest
JN: In this political season, embryonic
stem cell research has become an issue
between the two candidates. How do
you feel about this research in light of
your mother's battle with Alzheimer's
disease?
JP: I'm all for it.
relations
Detroit's Top Docs by Hour Detroit Magazine.
A comprehensive healthcare
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nurses, physical therapists
and physician assistants
We strive to make your surgery and recovery,
comfortable and convenient with the goal of achieving
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Postoperative care, including
physical therapy and home care
Sinai-Grace Hospital
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
For more information, contact us at (313) 966-3362
or visit us at our website www.sinaiyrace.ory.
JN: Has religion been important in
your life?
JP: To me, religion is a very personal
subject.
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