Hip replacement surgeries return hiker’s joy of the outdoors

The driving force behind Jeanne Kuriyan has been her active lifestyle and adventurous spirit.

“I have always been extremely active,” said Kuriyan, 72, who lives in Corrales, New Mexico with her husband, Jacob. “My idea of a great adventure is to visit the Grand Canyon in Arizona and discover its natural wonders on foot – up close and personal.”

“I used to walk eight to nine miles a day,” she recalled, “but when shorter one-mile walks became too strenuous and painful, I knew I had to seek medical help.”

X-rays showed that her hips had severe “bone-on-bone” osteoarthritis. “My hips were shot and the wheels were coming off the wagon,” she joked.

Her research led her to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Hanosh with the Lovelace Medical Group. “From that first meeting, Dr. Hanosh made me feel secure and confident that this was the right step to take.”

Now after two successful hip replacement surgeries, Kuriyan and her husband are making travel plans.

“I am looking forward to a burst of lovely hikes, amazing adventures and new explorations this year,” she said. “Recently I hiked the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Rockies with friends. The mountains bring such peace and serenity to my soul. I have Dr. Hanosh and staff to thank because they delivered that peace back to me.”

“From start to finish, Dr. Hanosh and staff were incredible. He is a good listener and very empathetic. He is just superb in every way: in communication, skill, expertise and following up.”

“Thanks to Dr. Hanosh, I have my life back.”