Patient Testimonials

I suffered for three years with horrible right hip pain, had a right hip resurface 1/03/2011 left the hospital two days later walking with a walker for one day. I then used a cane for three days walking 2 miles finally in April worked up to 35 to 50 miles a week. I advised DR Pritchett I had run over 80,000 miles in my life, although 61 still wanted to run. He had me wait until labor day since then I run 3 miles EOD with no pain. I was advised in Tacoma to have a full hip and never run again, thanks Dr Pritchett for giving me my life back the way I want to live it! I am pictured in Salzburg Austria enjoying a PAIN FREE vacation. A little beer but no Advil since February!

I was extremely frustrated because I could not find a surgeon to help me with my crippling arthritis and strong metal allergies. I was told by everyone else I saw that my only option was a total hip replacement. I was afraid. I was offered a plastic socket and ceramic ball. I would still have a metal stem in my femur and there would be metal backing of my socket. You placed ceramic coated resurfacing implants with a cross linked polyethylene socket liner. I have no pain and no worries. I can do anything I want. Thanks for everyting Dr. Pritchett you were my last hope!

I am able to live a complete and full life after my hip resurfacing procedure. I am a proud member of the Yakima, Washington SWAT team and I can perform physically at the highest possible level Thanks to you. Dr. Pritchett JB

Jim: Thanks to you polyethylene hip resurfacing is alive and well! Fred Buechel MD FACS

Thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do for me. Without you, I’m sure I wouldn’t be riding my bike at all let alone like this. You have been for me no matter what. Larry.

Dr. Pritchett: You are my hero. I can Kayak all day in rough water and with my resurfaced shoulder I can do 40 pushups and 25 arm curls. I could none of this before. Thanks for the expert care.

Dr. Pritchett: Thanks for fixing my hip. I was able to lead our trip following the long horn sheep. We did not anticipate this need but I was able to keep ahead of a grizzly bear so I can definitely move fast!

Every surgeon told me I was crazy to have a hip implant at 29 years old. I could not have a metal implant so the cementless, ceramic coated resurfacing implant was my choice. Everyone told me the polyethylene would never last but I dance and exercise every day and after 13 years there is no sign of any wear! After years of suffering I am grateful to have a full and active life!

I am on the road again at age 74 following my superior hip replacement. Thank you Dr. Pritchett

Dr. Pritchett: Thank you for my resurfaced hip. I have returned to my active animal medical and surgical practice as well as sports and flying. Everything went great! Dr. Dee (Animal Planet)

I can’t imagine life without my new hips. Another IRONMAN- Texas

Exactly one year later back racing faster than ever and enjoying life

Hi Dr. Pritchett: It’s been a while, but just wanted to send you a note with an update on how I’m doing. I’m now 12 1/2 years into my first hip resurfacing and 4 1/2 years into my second one. Every day I think to myself how lucky I am. I’ve now finished 5 ironman triathlons, untold how many other races, rides, hikes, and runs, but most importantly, I can still chase my kiddo around with the best of them. Thank you for everything. Best, Paul

One final shout out to Dr. Pritchett. We reached to summits of both Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier on Tuesday and my hip never once gave me any problems. We climbed 11,000 vertical feet over three days. Scott

Thank you so much for your expertise. I appreciate everything you have done, and how the whole team all were so professional, and cared for me and my individual needs.

I had an S shaped 70 degree scoliosis. I was told most of my spine needed to be fused. You were able to fuse just the upper curve and the lower curve gradually went away. I have had a completely normal life for the last 30 years-including sports. Thank you Dr. Pritchett for doing what others couldn’t and 30 years of a great life.

On June 29, 2020 I had hip resurfacing surgery at the Swedish hip institute. Dr. Pritchett clearly explained everything at our very first consultation. The surgery was an amazing success! I had severe osteoarthritis and no cartilage in my right hip. Walking with a cane was even a challenge, even driving was a challenge. And now after eight weeks I’m able to do squats leg press Things that I was not able to do one year ago. Dr. Pritchetts entire team was amazing. If you’re looking for the most expert brilliant surgeon to perform this procedure, Dr. James Pritchett should be your surgeon. Thank you. Talman Welle

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Dr. James Pritchett for accepting me as an elder female patient, and for his successful hip resurfacing surgery in late September 2023. We live in California and travelled to Dr. Pritchett’s Seattle office, and are so happy we did. Everything went extremely smoothly and we couldn’t be happier with the results. I can’t begin to describe how grateful I am to him for the surgery and exceptional care he has given to me! And I thank him for his tremendous skill in performing my operation. He is truly a lifesaver. I still remember the day when I was laid on the bed, pushed into the surgery room in the morning of September 26th. It was one of the toughest times of my life. His personal attention and kindness helped me overcome my fears about the surgery. During my follow up visit, he made me believe that I can be fully recovered in a few weeks. Now that I am nearly four weeks from my surgery, I am getting better and stronger every day, I can truly say I wish I had done it sooner. I had been so stressed for so long and it was really starting to affect every aspect of my life. I am deeply appreciative to Dr. Pritchett for giving me my life back! Because of his expert care, I now have hope for the future. I also appreciate everyone else who helped me in Dr. Pritchett’s office, and would like to especially thank Nurse Susan. Susan is always very kind, helpful, knowledgeable, informative and super speedy in responding to inquiries. She also went above and beyond and helped me out with recommendations for pharmacies, transportation, and even hotel suggestions. With her consistent dedication… she made the whole process a breeze; especially since we were from out of state. Thank you again, Dr. Pritchett for all your care! I appreciate you and your care more than I can express! And I am looking forward to your care of my other hip!

Dr. Pritchett – Thank you so much for my very successful hip resurfacing surgery (Oct. 2022, Left Hip). My new hip is working great and I am back to my regular outdoor activities of trail hiking, yard work, lap swimming, etc. I’m sure you’ve heard this many times before, but I don’t think I can emphasize just how significant my new hip has been for me both mentally and physically – and for this I am very grateful. I feel that hip resurfacing was the best choice for me as I am still relatively young (65) and also physically very active, and my new resurfaced hip is functioning and feeling basically like my hip before arthritis set in. The supportive care provided by Swedish Orthopedic Institute (SOI) was pretty amazing and the supporting team and facilities at SOI on surgery day was top notch. The preparatory materials provided by you and SOI were excellent and really helped me prepare for the surgery. Overall, I feel that I’ve received probably some of the best care available in the country to correct my hip osteoarthritis in my left hip. So – thank you very much Dr. Pritchett. I am very grateful to have had you for my surgeon. I’ve got my life back!

I was told my only option was a reverse total shoulder replacement. Doctor Pritchett was able to solve my problem by resurfacing my humeral head. I can do everything again including playing squash. Quite amazing! I am so happy I chose Dr. Pritchett!

Dr. Pritchett: I wanted to let you know that I won a professional golf tournament just seven months after your resurfaced my shoulder. I had been told by several other surgeons that my career was over. I can’t thank you enough. I am playing better than ever.

I had both my hips resurfaced with the Depuy ASR. When my hip implants were recalled the only option I was offered was removal of my entire resurfacing implants and placement of complete total hip replacements. I am so glad I did not do that and I found you instead. You were able to revise my recalled ASR hip socket on my left hip to a new polyethylene socket. I had a very easy recovery and I was able to keep all my bone and my existing resurfacing femur. I can do anything I want now including all my sports. You were the only one that had any experience with my problem and I am grateful for your creativity. I am coming back for my right side in a few months.

For the first time in my life I can walk, run and move normally. I was able to have children and now can keep up with them in all their sports and activities. Because of child bearing I was advised not have a metal on metal hip resurfacing but Dr. Pritchett found a way to give me a ceramic on polyethylene hip resurfacing. I had a limp all my life but now its gone along with the pain. My life is normal in every way. Thank you

Jim: Congratulations on your paper on revision hip resurfacing. Resurfacing is here to stay! Harlan Amstutz MD Designer of the the Conserve Hip Resurfacing

When you dream the impossible, the incredible can come true. Obviously I would not have gotten there without your help. Thank you again, Paul

I just completed a 150 mile bike ride and hiked and climbed the South Summit of The Brothers Mountain. My hip felt good.

Thanks for the left thumb implant. This works many times better than the tendon they used on my right thumb. I have much better strength on my left side and I have the power to do anything I want now. I wish I had two of the thumbs implants.

After years of having a deformed knee and terrific grinding I now have a straight knee and a smooth feeling. I can ski all day. I won our racket ball event and I have moved on to singles tennis events from holding my partner back in doubles. Your skill and my Persona Knee are the reason and I am thankful every day.

I’ll never find a surgeon I trust more than Dr. Pritchett. We diagnosed my first hip replacement in 2006 and then my second one in 2013. In both cases, I made a complete recovery and have been able to do the impossible every day. Now, with both hips replaced, I am a two-time Ironman triathlon finisher. Thanks Dr. Pritchett & Susan!

I just wanted to pass on my gratitude to Dr. Pritchett and his team for giving me my mobility and strength back. Physical activity plays a big role in my life and I am so glad I made the choice to have the procedure done with Dr. Pritchett

As the Executive Director of the United States Golf Association I know the value that good hips provide. Thanks Dr. Pritchett for keeping my game at a high level!

Just bagged my first 10,00 foot peak.

Every day is wonderful. Your team is great to work with. Susan made the process easy for me coming from out of state. I am so grateful you took my difficult case, were able to fix my hip and that your research over the years allowed the technology to be available for me.

I had a right THR (superior method) on July 9, 2018. This picture was taken 17 days later. I started playing golf again 5 weeks after surgery. I am amazed at how fast I recovered and have recommended Dr. Pritchett to several friends who are having hip issues. I am definitely a satisfied patient and would not hesitate to have another procedure with Dr. Pritchett.

Dr. Pritchett has performed two complete knee replacements for me. The first at the end of 2011 and the second at the end of 2013. Eight months after the second operation I was hiking in Switzerland. In 2016, at 71, I hiked the 26 mile Inca Trail to Machu Picchu over four days. I hike and bike to my hearts content and feel that Dr Pritchett’s skill combined with ongoing Pilates conditioning has been key to my recovery and active lifestyle today

Dr. Pritchett, Just wanted to say thank you again for your work on my hips. If you recall, you resurfaced both of my hips, left in 2013 and right in 2019. I am doing great and I am scheduled to compete in Mongolia in October. The article below has some details. Feel free to use it as a testimonial to your amazing work! I can’t thank you enough. To say that my quality of life is better now is the biggest understatement!! https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2023/jun/22/fragoso-wins-national-powerlifting-championship/

I had a rod that could not be removed blocking my femur. My surgeon could not perform a badly needed hip replacement. My only and last hope was Dr. Pritchett. He was able to perform a hip resurfacing and IT WORKED!

Thirty years ago I became paralyzed when my spine collapsed by a tumor in three of my vertebrae. I was told there was no solution by several neurosurgeons. My oncologist had hip surgery with Dr. Pritchett and called him to ask if he knew of any solution. Dr. Pritchett took my case himself and made artificial vertebrae out of bone cement with a metal rod as “rebar”. I recovered and have a normal life. This is a “miracle”. I am so thankful for Dr. Pritchett’s creativity.

I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Pritchett on June 16, 2020. In four month time I was cleared for “ALL ACTIVITIES”. I am back to playing my favorite sport “Singles Racquetball”. I now have two perfectly functioning hips. Thank you Dr. Prichett.