Dr. Klapper feels so strongly about slowing the trend to choose hip implant surgery without first trying rehabilitation or considering arthroscopy that if you send him our x-rays or MRIs, he will give you a free second opinion over the phone regarding your hip.

First read Heal Your Hips: How to Prevent Hip Surgery – And What to Do if You Need It. Once you’ve read the book, you’ll understand Dr. Klapper’s point of view and be able to ask educated questions. You can either come to Los Angeles to meet with him in person or you can send him your Xrays and/or MRIs, then speak to him over the phone. Call his office at 310/659-6889 and tell his assistant Bibi that you’re expressing your Xrays so she can expect them. Enclose a return express airbill so your Xrays can be returned to you upon completion of the consultation.


Please also read about the latest hot topics in hip surgery prior to your conversation with Dr. Klapper so that you’ll understand those issues and his opinions. Hot topics include:

• Mini Incisions
• Glucosamine
• Synvisk Injections
  
• Resurfacing of the Femoral Head
  
• Ceramic Implants
• Metal-on-Metal Implants
• Robotics