An Actor’s Story

I first consulted Mr Stock about my right hip in 2015. It was becoming increasingly painful and badly impacting my work as a professional actor. I found David to be very thorough, informative and reassuring. His sporting experience and expertise was also important to me as my work can be quite physical. We discussed the options available, and I decided to undergo a total hip replacement.

The preparation for my operation was uncomplicated and straightforward. Before and after the operation, I was kept fully informed by David and the hospital staff. I was looked after wonderfully. It was quite a surprise to find a physiotherapist asking me to go for a walk the following day!

My post-operative journey involved physiotherapy and exercise. I found I was able to move from crutches to walking sticks quite quickly and I was soon walking further and further, getting stronger and most importantly, pain free!

I successfully returned to performing and I would regularly remind myself that I had been given a new lease of life.

Unfortunately in 2018, my left hip began to cause me significant pain. I saw David again and discussed the options. I decided to proceed and have the left hip replaced as well. David had warned me before the operation that, “no two summers are ever the same” . Fortunately they were. I am hugely impressed with the result. I am completely pain free. I continue to work, I travel abroad and my quality of life has improved immensely, I walk, run and cycle and at times undertake quite daunting physical challenges; most outstandingly, in 2019 when I climbed a near vertical section of The Great Wall of China!

Thank you David.

James Hornsby