27 May 2025
Craig – My life in action
REAL STORIES FROM REAL PATIENTS
Meet Craig Gaffin
Craig is a hip replacement patient and President of Global Orthopaedics for Smith+Nephew.
An active life
Craig describes what his active life has meant to him – from playing sports to spending time with his wife and family.
Craig – My life in action
From a little to lots of pain
Craig talks about the start of his hip pain, and how it intensified over time to affect all parts of his life.
Hitting the wall
Hear Craig on “hitting the wall” – the moment he realized he needed to see a doctor and get help.
Diagnosis with a twist
Craig gets a diagnosis and recommendation for hip replacement. But just as he begins planning for surgery, he’s tapped as the new head of Smith+Nephew's orthopaedic division.
The right plan for the best results
Craig talks about his decisions for surgery: the timing of the procedure, the surgical approach, and the Smith+Nephew technologies that were right for his hip replacement.
We want all patients to have the chance to make decisions for their surgery, from choosing the right specialist to being informed on the right treatments. Below you'll find some of the options that Craig mentions in the video, along with a search tool to help you find a specialist in your area.
Recovery and celebration
Learn about Craig’s recovery and his return to active adventures with family and friends.
Disclaimers
All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and is not meant as medical advice. Not everyone is a candidate for hip replacement, and individual results of surgery may vary. Every patient’s case is unique, and each patient should follow his or her doctor’s specific instructions. Please discuss nutrition, medication, and treatment options with your doctor to make sure you are getting the proper care for your particular situation. If you are seeking this information in an emergency, please call 911 and seek emergency help.The patient testimonial depicted represent the individual patient’s own opinions, findings, beliefs, and/or experiences. Individual results will vary. Not everyone who receives a product or treatment will experience the same or similar results; results may vary depending on a number of factors, including each patient’s specific circumstances and condition, and compliance with the applicable Instructions for Use. Smith+Nephew is not responsible for the selection of any treatment by a healthcare professional to be used on a particular patient. Smith+Nephew makes no representations, warranties, guarantees or assurances as to the availability, accuracy, currency or completeness of the information presented or its contents. ◊Trademark of Smith+Nephew. 47012 4/2025
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