I trusted Dr. Mast after researching surgeons for a long time and reading all about the procedure. His name came up two times. I had my first hip done in 2023 then three months later the other hip. It was a positive experience from the pre-op staff to the surgical team and I would encourage others to get the surgery. Having a skilled, confident, and experienced surgeon gave me hope that I could return to my sport again and that’s exactly what happened!
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“Today, I dance without restraint, free from the nagging feeling of discomfort, relishing every moment, and enjoying my passion to the fullest.”
Loretta teaches jazz dance at City Dance Studios in San Francisco. She takes classes, performs, as well as teaches as much as five days a week post-hip surgery.
There are typically 15 top questions that patients have about hip replacement surgery.
“I had a referral from a long-time friend who is an orthopedic doctor who said: “If you are 80 years old it wouldn’t matter as much who you go to for the surgery, but if you want to continue all the sports that you enjoy, you need to go to someone who specializes in active patients.” That person turned out to be Dr. Nicholas H. Mast. With that endorsement, Rob booked a consult with Dr. Mast and soon after had the first hip replacement.
“Today, I dance without restraint, free from the nagging feeling of discomfort, relishing every moment, and enjoying my passion to the fullest.”
Loretta teaches jazz dance at City Dance Studios in San Francisco. She takes classes, performs, as well as teaches as much as five days a week post-hip surgery.
With both of her hips replaced by Dr. Mast, a groundbreaking procedure she had never heard of before, Sharon has embraced a new lease on life. She’s now free from pain. Today, Sharon bravely shares her transformative journey, aiming to inspire others grappling with similar pain and immobility.
Arthritis runs in John’s family. But at 75 years young and an active sportsman he wasn’t ready to give up his favorite activities. Three months after his hip replacement he was hitting tennis balls and was back on the snow.
The short answer is almost everybody is a candidate for anterior approach hip replacement.
Bikini incisions aren’t just cosmetically less noticeable, they also heal better than standard incisions in patients with skin folds.
Hip and Pelvis Institute
San Francisco Location
2250 Hayes Street, Suite 208
San Francisco, CA 94117
Marin Location
100 Rowland Way, Suite 200
Novato, CA 94945
Phone: (415)530-5330
Fax: (415)-530-5333
