27 May 2025
REAL STORIES FROM REAL PATIENTS
Craig is a hip replacement patient and President of Global Orthopaedics for Smith+Nephew.
Craig describes what his active life has meant to him – from playing sports to spending time with his wife and family.
Craig talks about the start of his hip pain, and how it intensified over time to affect all parts of his life.
Hear Craig on “hitting the wall” – the moment he realized he needed to see a doctor and get help.
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.
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.
Learn about Craig’s recovery and his return to active adventures with family and friends.