Rower Having RBHR

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Thursday, June 26. 2008

I'm a 52-year-old male living in Pittsburgh, PA. I'm having RBHR surgery on July 1, 2008 by Dr. Ari Pressman at St. Clair Hospital. Before the pain and loss of flexibility caused by osteoarthritis stopped me, I was an avid rower here in Pittsburgh. I've won medals in national championships (US & Canada). My doctor, who is also a rower, told me I'll be able to row again. For this, and many other reasons, I'm really looking forward to this surgery and the return to flexibility. I would be curious to hear from any other rowers who have had BHR or other hip surgeries. I will report back after surgery and during recovery. - Tom in Pittsburgh (This message also posted in Hip Talk - Athlete's Corner)

Posted by TomBuell in Dr. Pressman Hippies at 10:33 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

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Hi Tom, I rowed for Wisconsin in College (graduated 1988). I am 42 and scheduled to have my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Su in NYC. I have struggled for years with the hip and a bad back... would be interested to hear if you get back on the water... hard to believe the artificial hip can take the torque and pression from "full catch"... my fingers are crossed for you. My e-mail is wfilip@rwbaird.com

#1 Bill Filip on 2008-10-08 21:53 (Reply)

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