It’s been over a decade since Albert Leo’s hips left him nearly immobile. It’s also been over a decade since he first saw Bone and Joint Clinic orthopedic specialist Dr. Joseph Broyles and began what would ultimately be a life-changing doctor-patient relationship. 

A Hip Replacement Surgeon Referral 

It may have been Albert’s misfortune to have deteriorating hip health, but it was his great fortune to have a son who is a doctor and familiar with all of the area’s best physicians. When it came to hip replacements, a procedure his father no doubt needed, Albert’s son found Dr. Broyles’ experience and expertise to be particularly impressive. 

Dr. Broyles is a renowned expert in complex hip and knee replacement procedures and completed his fellowship training under internationally recognized expert Dr. Leo Whiteside. His exceptional qualifications make him a godsend for patients like Albert, whose joints lead to severely limited mobility.

“Dr. Broyles told me that mine was a very difficult case,” recalls Albert, “but I was very impressed with his background, his bedside manner, and the way he explains everything so well. He never talks down to you.”

Restoring Hip Mobility

By the time Albert chose to have surgery with Dr. Broyles, he could barely walk, and his mobility issues threatened to leave him bedbound in the very near future. Time was of the essence. His first hip replacement surgery included about a week of inpatient rehab, and his second hip replacement came quickly on its heels about six weeks later. Almost immediately, Albert felt like a new person.

“I have never had a problem since my surgeries,” he says. “It’s been years, and I haven’t had any pain or even a limp, and I’m not a lightweight!”

Cartilage Regeneration for Knees

Since those hip replacements, Albert has continued to see Dr. Broyles. Currently, he’s being treated with a revolutionary cartilage regeneration procedure to improve the strength and longevity of his knees, because when it comes to protecting his body’s most important joints, there is no physician Albert would trust more.

“I told Dr. Broyles he saved my life,” says Albert. “I couldn’t get out of bed. I couldn’t walk or go anywhere. Frankly, he changed my life. He’s just terrific.”