James R. Van Horne's Online Review Report Card

Great staff. Very competent

I am nearing the end of the 3rd month of my second total hip replacement (both hips) and I am very happy with both procedures. This procedure was complicated by the fact that I injured my lower leg (calf/achilles) before surgery. Dr. Van Horne recommended going ahead with surgery as recovery from one would not hamper recovery from the other and could possibly help. The hip has been healing fine, no problems, no pain but the lower leg will take some more time. I'm so glad that he went ahead with the hip replacement because it has eliminated the hip pain. it would have been much more difficult to deal with both (hip&lower leg). Dr. Van Horne is very thorough with both pre-op and post-op instructions. He does his best to prepare you for every possible scenerio. Even though you may not experience some of the situations, I feel that it is best.

Dr Van Horne is the absolute best doctor! He is very professional and prepares his patient before and after surgery on what to expect. My left knee replacement has gone perfectly and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a knee replacement. He provides you with details on what to do after your surgery. If you follow them to the T you will have an amazing outcome. I have done sports all my life and through college competitively. I wore out my knee and now only after 2.5 weeks post surgery my knee feels better than it has since high school.

Dr. Van Horne is the best of the best! My dad is about to have knee replacement #2 and is looking forward to it. 8wks after his 1st and he’s bending his knee beyond the expected and is pain free! Your recovery truly depends on how well you follow your surgeons instructions. Take the medications/supplements no matter how insignificant you feel they are. Do the exercises exactly as instructed as well. As a joint coach I strongly advise you to encourage the person having surgery to trust their surgeon. The steps they have in place are there to ensure the best possible results. A few tips: -Ice, ice, ice! Swelling is normal but it will be worse without it -Night pain is not a myth! Take the pain medication for the first few nights. It really is pretty bad without until about night 4. -Follow through! Don’t stop exercising or taking meds as instructed just because you feel better.

Excellent surgeon + excellent staff + thorough prep = fantastic results. Couldn't be more happy at 8 weeks post op; I'm walking 5 miles/day on new hip. The keys were: 1) Pre op prep and testing was VERY thorough; at times I felt it was overdone, but after surgery I realized it was key to a good outcome. 2) Pain was minimal, far less than feared. The muscle relaxants were really key--his surgery stretches muscles but doesn't cut them in half. That naturally results in some muscle cramps for a while, and the muscle cramp med as far more helpful than narcotics. I only used three half pill doses of narcotics after surgery... 3) PT pre and post surgery, plus his list of exercises--it really works. Do them! 4) If I knew I'd feel this good, I'd have done this a couple years ago. I have so much more energy and get so much more done in a day now--I didn't realize the pain was holding me back so much. 5) Some people complain that Van Horne's system and approach is too rigid...My thoughts

My experience with Dr. Van Horne and his staff was wonderful. I had stage 4 Osteoarthritis of my right knee and had a total knee replacement. He explained the procedure well and with his written explanations and directions of pre-procedure, surgery, and after surgery events I understood everything that was happening. I was up walking and even doing a few stairs on the day of surgery, going to physical therapy two days after surgery and recovering rapidly. I am 2.5 weeks post surgery and walking without assistance. Can bend my knee to 120 degrees and have very little pain throughout the entire procedure. I would recommend Dr. Van Horne and his way of knee replacement to anyone needing it done. It is great.

My hip replacement went far better than my expectations and following the rehabilitation protocols that Dr. Van Horne offers my healing has been outstanding. I can't express my gratitude enough for Dr. Van Horne, his staff and the stall at Grants Pass Surgery Center.

I am thankful and grateful to Dr. Vanhorne, his staff, and the Grants Pass Surgery Center. My care has been, and continues to be excellent. My hip surgery went very well, and my recovery continues to be guided by his protcol - that began with the initial surgery decision process, through surgery, to recovery and beyond. I appreciate the patience and attention shown me during this stressful time. Every effort was made to answer my questions, and to clearly explain the process every step of the way. Thank you.

I was a coach to a friend who was in for a knee replacement. (her second) She ended up having unforeseen complications that put her in a brace with a new knee but a torn ligament. Because she had done all her homework, followed Dr. Vanhorn's instructions her healing has been remarkable. She will start PT on her knee in 8 weeks, after the ligament is strong. Although her second knee didn't go as smoothly as the first, doing everything she was told, I believe made things much easier on her and her recovery. Dr. VanHorne is awesome (and funny)

December 20, at 87, Dr. Van Horne replaced my right knee. My Joint Coach and I were impressed from the first visit. Now, I am walking better and easier than I have for many years and pain free, two months past surgery. Dr. Van Horne's staff is a friendly, caring, knowledgable, Professional team. From diagnosing, to explaining pre-surgery and post surgery expectations they covered everything well and listened to questions. Then, they gave us handouts with the information for us to study. Success of the surgery is 95% up to me, but Dr. Van Horne knows what it takes to make it work and has given great guidelines to follow. He also shares possible issues with major surgery and how to keep them from becoming problems. The Joint Coach is a great support . Yes, it is hard work and time consuming to follow his guidelines but I did, before and after surgery. In 2 weeks I was walking better, at 8 weeks I have to remind myself to us a cane when I go outside. Wonderful new life.