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Diana Vaiano

Diana Vaiano

Brooklyn, NY

Treatment Options for Hip Pain

Diana Vaiano

I had my hip replacement surgery on July 10, 2019. The staff, my doctor (Dr. Friedrich Boettner) was amazing. Not only did he do a great job on me, he was there every step of the way for me, saw me before surgery, after surgery and before I left the hospital! The staff, nurses, and everyone else were great and on top of things! Even in the operating room I felt relaxed. They were playing music in the room and then they would say, "OK, here comes your anesthesia," and they put you out. Feeling relaxed, that’s truly amazing! Well it’s one week after my operation and I’m walking with a walker, able to go to bathroom on my own, not in much pain just sore from using muscles again. I stopped narcotics 3 days after and have been on acetaminophen since. I’m so happy the worst is over. I suffered 2 years with the hip before my operation. I am truly blessed! This is the place to have hips and knees done!

Diana Vaiano

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Friedrich Boettner, MD

Friedrich Boettner, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon

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