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Hip

NSMOC is a global referral center for complex hip disorders.  As one of the world´s foremost experts and a true pioneer in the field of hip arthroscopy, Dr. Byrd has developed many joint-preserving surgical techniques and specially-designed instruments for the hip.   As a result, Nashville has become a destination-medicine location for treatment of these complex disorders.

For hip patients, a review of the medical records is an important first step in the appointment process.   Although this can sometimes be frustrating for patients and, even though we understand that waiting is not a pleasant option for someone in pain, we ask for your patience and cooperation for the following important reasons:

Unfortunately, not all patients are appropriate candidates for joint preserving surgery because of the extent of their joint damage.  A review of the records helps us to more appropriately direct those patients to centers of excellence for joint resurfacing or replacement.

For the patients who are appropriate candidates, especially for those who live outside the Nashville area, the discomfort, cost of travel and time away from work, home, or family can make it difficult to make the several trips that would normally be needed for an appointment, imaging, surgery and therapy.  The information gained from the record review process helps our staff work with the patient to plan a comprehensive appointment schedule including the physician visit as well as tentative appointments for diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, and surgery.   Thus, a patient may be able to come to Nashville for one short stay of 3-5 days rather than making multiple trips.

If you would like to schedule a review of your medical records, please complete the Procedures for Prospective Hip Patients form.

For more information regarding hip disorders, please visit the Hip section of our website.

To schedule an appointment for a hip-related problem, please complete and return the Procedures for Prospective Hip Patients form. 

Out-of-Town Patients

Record Review

For hip patients, a review of the medical records is an important first step in the appointment process.   Although this can sometimes be frustrating for patients and, even though we understand that waiting is not a pleasant option for someone in pain, we ask for your patience and cooperation for the following important reasons:

Unfortunately, not all patients are appropriate candidates for joint preserving surgery because of the extent of their joint damage.  A review of the records helps us to more appropriately direct those patients to centers of excellence for joint resurfacing or replacement.

For the patients who are appropriate candidates, especially for those who live outside the Nashville area, the discomfort, cost of travel and time away from work, home, or family can make it difficult to make the several trips that would normally be needed for an appointment, imaging, surgery and therapy.  The information gained from the record review process helps our staff work with the patient to plan a comprehensive appointment schedule including the physician visit as well as tentative appointments for diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, and surgery.   Thus, a patient may be able to come to Nashville for one short stay of 3-5 days rather than making multiple trips.

If you would like to schedule a review of your medical records, please complete the Procedures for Prospective Hip Patients form.

Diagnostic Imaging

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is an important part of injury treatment and rehabilitation.

To schedule an appointment for physical therapy, please click here.

Forms

Rehab Protocols for Hip Patients

Click here to view the patient information form.

Other

The principles of sports medicine, initially developed for the competitive athlete, apply to all injuries whether they occur in the recreational environment, work place, or at home. Dr. Byrd provides treatment for work comp injuries to the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. Appointments must be scheduled by the employer or representative of the worker's compensation provider.

For more information about joint problems, please see the Sports Medicine section of our website.

To schedule an appointment for a problem other than the hip, please click here.

Forms

Click here to view the patient information form.

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