Category Archives: Dr. Pritchett HR Stories
Elizebeth’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2016-2021
Read Elizebeth’s Original Hip Resurfacing Story with Dr. Pritchett by clicking here: https://surfacehippy.info/elizabeths-hip-resurfacing-dr-pritchett-2016/ March 4, 2021 I finally went bilateral and had my left hip resurfaced with Dr. Pritchett this past Monday, March 1. Yay! I was bone on bone. It had been five years since my right hip was … Continue reading →
Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2018
July 26, 2918 I would have to say that at least subjectively I’m doing well. The surgery began with anesthesia at 10AM and I was discharged at 6PM that evening after having been put through my paces with PT and OT who had me do a short lap around the … Continue reading →
Hip Resurfacing in Teenagers Presentation by Dr. Pritchett 2023
Dr. Pritchett Presentation of Hip Resurfacing for Teenagers at Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Annual Meeting in July 2023. Rarely, teenagers present with hip issues that impair their independence and impact their activities of daily living. The great physical demands placed on a teenager’s hip present a challenge if … Continue reading →
Teenage Basketball Player Receives a Hip Resurfacing From Dr. Pritchett 2023
Aug 17, 2023 Sometimes a picture or even a video is not worth a thousand words or even a few sentences. Just the same, patient’s reports about their surgical experience represent the missing link for patients making the difficult decision about whether to have surgery or the procedure to … Continue reading →
Dan’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2011 – 2022
Dan posted a very detailed story about his first hip resurfacing in 2011at – https://fullmetalhip.wordpress.com/ August 13, 2011 The report is everything is going great. The surgeon reiterated that the surgery was perfect. We looked at the x-ray and the acetabular cup is at about 39 degree angle. He said … Continue reading →
DAC VAN’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2022
January 3, 2023 I wanted to wait until six months or so post–op before posting on this excellent website: I will post in this section, as well as the rehab section: please forgive any redundancies. Background: 53-year-old male, in decent shape with no other health issues, avid marathon and trail … Continue reading →
Vince Slupski’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2021
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John Woolslayer Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2022
John Woolslayer age 54. About a year and 1/2 ago my right hip started hurting and I was losing mobility. Pretty quickly this hip pain kept me from being able to go running. For work outs I had to swim and ride a bike. I also was still able to … Continue reading →
IL’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2020
Nov 22, 2022 I’m a 40 yr old male who lives overseas in indonesia I run a surf camp with my wife and Kid. I guess I wore my left hip out surfing too much not enough recovery. I have been in crazy OA pain last few years. It had … Continue reading →
Drake Green’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2021
Today my resurfaced hip turns 1! Thank you Lord and thank you Dr Pritchett. Continue reading →
Jim K’s 13 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
October 1, 2021 Every year since 2008 I’ve meant to post a “yea, another year with my hip” First time I’ve actually remembered. Anyway, hip was resurfaced Sept 22, 2008 by Dr Pritchett in Seattle. Have not had one iota of a problem since. And want to thank this Pat … Continue reading →
Elizabeth’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2016
Read about Elizebeth’s Second Hip Resurfacing as she is now a bilateral, here: https://surfacehippy.info/elizebeths-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-pritchett-2016-2021/ Prologue, or why I don’t shop at Southcenter February 25, 2012 was my last pain free day. I had no idea when the day started that it would end with an injury that sent me on … Continue reading →
Runner’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017
June 18, 2018 I am a runner and had my Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett August 2017. Since then I have run 5 10k’s Our running club has a 10k series that my wife and I participate in. I have noticed that I have pretty much steadily improved my time … Continue reading →
Dr. Buechel and Dr. Pritchett Discuss Hip Resurfacing 2018
Hip Resurfacing is difficult. It requires a higher degree of surgical precision, art and talent. Hip resurfacing produces a higher level of functional outcome. Continue reading →
David’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2018
Back to playing Hockey after Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett. I was 48 when I received the very surprising diagnosis of arthritis in my left hip. My pain wasn’t that bad at the time so I really didn’t think it was as bad as they said. The first words I … Continue reading →
Floyd Landis Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006 Update
Published on Aug 30, 2017 Dr. Pritchett www.seattlejointsurgeon.com explains hip resurfacing and its role in a high performance athlete Continue reading →
Dr. Dee’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017
Dr. Dee Alaska Vet from the television show on Animal Planet received a polyethylene hip resurfacing procedure from Dr. Pritchett and returned to her very active Animal Medicine and Surgery Practice Continue reading →