Category Archives: Athletes Hip Resurfacing Stories
Akhmakthuzin First Olympian with Hip Resurfacing 2014
Steve Zanowick’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2012
At the anniversary checkup for my BHR surgery I mentioned that I was planning on doing the Triple Bypass bike ride this year.
Throughout the many miles of training leading up to the ride, and during the ride itself, I didn’t have a single problem with my new hip. I couldn’t be more pleased with how things have turned out.
I’m feeling so well that I am also planning to do the Buffalo Classic Epic … Read the rest
David Klibbe’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2012
At 65 years of age my arthritic hip had taken its toll on my overall health. I lived with pain and a pronounced limp. I could no longer ride a bike, play racquetball, sleep through the night, drive a car for more than 15 minutes or even put on my shoes let alone trim my toenails without severe pain. I had been a runner for years and still … Read the rest
Larry White’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2011-2012
After a lifetime of almost unlimited activity that included pretty much every ball sport, backpacking, skiing, long distance running and cycling, increasing pain and limited range of motion started to have a major impact on my life. I began dropping one activity after another as my aching hips deteriorated. Toward the end, I limped constantly and I was having difficulty getting on and off of my bicycle. I was 58 years old when … Read the rest
Dr. Kenneth Wolf’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2013
I had a (Birmingham) hip replacement in January 2013, and now, four months later, I am playing high intensity singles tennis—without pain or physical restriction. I feel very lucky, and I give credit to Dr. Rector and his assistant Stacey for the successful surgery and professional treatment. My recovery was smooth, with little pain (thanks in part to the pain killers the first two weeks). I had two weeks of in-home physical therapy, and two … Read the rest
Rob De Voto’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2010
I could not be happier with the miracle of Dr. Rector and my Birmingham Hip Resurfacing! My remade hip has allowed me to get back to my passions – the activities that I love – that were becoming very difficult to nearly impossible before the surgery. I went into surgery with Dr. Rector on October 15, 2010, at 52 years old, to receive a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing on my left hip. I had been in … Read the rest
Bob Cranny’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2010
At 45-years-old I had found that an old soccer injury and a bike crash left me with severe hip pain. I was having significant pain with running and even noticed difficulty walking longer than one mile. Running was so painful that my participation in triathlons and local running events was becoming obsolete. After a painful ironman triathlon experience I finally decided to visit Dr. Rector and his staff … Read the rest
Kevin, Rich and Irene’s Hip Resurfacings with Dr. Rector 2008
“From 3 Hipster Cycling Alumni” – Three of Dr. Rector’s hip resurfacing graduates — cycling enthusiasts all — got together to send him a holiday card, complete with Santa hats and surgical evidence. The happy threesome are (left to right):
Kevin McDowell, Rich Noble and Irene Takahashi
John H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2009
I had the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing done on May 4, 2009 and I could not be happier. People ask me about my hip and I tell them it is better than new. No need to say much more. I have ridden my bicycle over 400 miles since then without any issue. It is absolutely better than new and everything that I was told prior to surgery by Dr. Rector’s staff was true. It all went … Read the rest
Chip Smith’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2008-2009
Tennis has been a major part of my life since the early 1950s and last year I thought I had hung my racquet up for good. I just came off the court from a 3 hour match, which was more fun than a barrel of monkeys, and I feel great. Thank you for more than the new hip, thank you for all the fun times I am now able to look forward too. Please also … Read the rest
Sam McCandless Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2007
Last January, after my three month check up, you had asked me to check in after the Triple Bypass ride to update you on my cycling and recovery progress. I’m a bit late with that but the news is all good. I had a BHR on my right hip October 15th, 2007. I was back on my wind trainer less than two weeks after surgery. Four weeks after surgery I was off my crutches and … Read the rest
Paul Sacco’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2010
I used Dr. Rector in Boulder.
I feel the BHR surgery which occurred on April 22, 2010 gave me a 2nd chance at an athletic life. It used to take me 30 or more seconds to stand up out of a chair. Since my surgery I have been using the stationary bike for about 1/2 hour and working out on the elliptical for about 20 mins. 2X per week and balancing on the bosu ball … Read the rest
Gasyz Celebrating Birthday with Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2015
July 24, 2016 Birthday boy today, so decided to treat myself to a come back race. Entered in the vets class at The Fast Eddy xc series and came away with a nice 4th place. A very testing and fast 15 minute lap was laid on,comprising of a MX track, fast open fields and a very technical and rough forest. After 2 1/2 hours my knees were shot but my … Read the rest
Bill’s 8 Year Anniversary on Right BHR with Dr. Brooks 2008
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7/25/2016
Celebrated my 8 years on my Left BHR by riding 350 miles on my bicycle. Rode from Pittsburgh, PA to D.C. in 6 days on the Greater Allegheny Trail and the C & O Trail. I also have a BHR on my right side which is 3-1/2 years old.
Both hips felt great and preformed well. My only pain was the blisters on my butt.
It is very important … Read the rest
Update Monica’s Hip Resurfacing with Prof Girard 2015
11 month post Hip resurfacing update
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I am a 63 year old retired British anaesthetist living in France, and a keen Triathlete.
In June 2015 I had a left hip resurfacing performed by Prof Julien Girard in Lille, France.
Last weekend, almost eleven months to the day, I completed my first Triathlon since the operation. It was only a sprint distance and definitely not a Personal Best, but I competed … Read the rest
CEK’s 4 1/2 Year Update of BHR with Dr. Mont 2013
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…I’ve started running again. I tried once I was cleared after the surgery but I don’t think my hip was strong enough at that point. And truthfully I’m terrified after being told twice before I could run. I did lots of hiking instead for a while. But Dr. Mont is confident that if I keep doing my hip exercises (leg lifts for front, back and side), I should be fine.… Read the rest
Pete’s 18 Month BHR Update Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn
May 18, 2016
18 months post-op that all is going really well and that my metal hip is probably the best bit of me!
Running is getting better all the time, still not doing major mileages in training because my natural hip can get ‘limpy’ but speed is improving with intervals and treadmill work, current PBs are 23:07 for 5k and 48:11 for 10k (last Sunday) and these equate to … Read the rest