I’m 43 years old and live in Ludwigshafen, Germany. I’m a very active person — volleyball (middle blocker), mountain biking, swimming, snowboarding — and a father of three young kids. About ten years ago, I was diagnosed with FAI, hip dysplasia, and osteoarthritis. It all started after an ice hockey … Continue reading →
April 26, 2025 Hey everyone. I hope all are well. I was reflecting on the early days of my surgery and came back to this site to let everyone know that I am still racing. Fourteen years post op and things are going well, back to running a 9/Min Mile … Continue reading →
My 10 Year Story (in 1,400 words) Hips Turning Bad My hips started turning bad in 2014, around my 54th birthday. At the time I was jogging 5 times per week and felt increasingly sore. Even before, I had experienced some loss of lateral flexibility and my steps had been … Continue reading →
March 15, 2025 was the 19 year anniversary of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. It has always worked well and continues to be perfect.
Continue reading →July 25, 2024 I had my hip resurfacing done Tuesday at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital by Dr John McLaughlin. Surgery went smoothly. Home Wednesday. Feeling pretty good but tired. Note I’m a 65 year old male. Still active, and able to do HIIT (with modifications) and running (with walk breaks) before … Continue reading →
Updated 7/4/2015 Free Email Consultation 3200 Hip Resurfacings to date *** Dr. Koen De Smet 3200 Hip Resurfacings to date *** AMC Anca Medical Centre Xavier De Cocklaan 68.1 9831 St.Martens Latem (Deurle) Belgium +3292525903 www.heup.be Valle Giulia Roma Italy www.ancaclinic.it E-mail: helpdesk@heup.be Dr. De Smet’s Medical Profile Hip Resurfacing for Women and Small…
Continue reading →** March 15, 2025 will be my 19 year Anniversary ** of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. During these years, I’ve carefully tracked hip resurfacing outcomes and patient experiences. What I find most encouraging is that 73% of hip resurfacing patients … Continue reading →
Many patients don’t know there are two main choices when looking at hip surgery – Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement (THR). I’ve spent years studying both procedures and helping patients understand their options through the Surface Hippy website. Hip resurfacing saves most of your natural bone. The surgeon only … Continue reading →
Thomas celebrates his 5 year anniversary of his hip resurfacing January 21, 2020.
Thomas Philippi Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet January 21, 2020
Posted on Dr. Gross’s Website and previously used by Dr. Gross 11/22/2024 Alternatives for hip resurfacing The era of the Biomet Recap/Magnum has come to an end. Zimmer has stopped manufacturing this implant. After nearly 20 years of using this implant for hip resurfacing and posting the best long-term durability … Continue reading →
Photo from 2 days ago – happy 19th birthday to my BHR !!!!!!!!
Continue reading →The McMinn Centre is proud to announce the 27th Anniversary of the very first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing carried out by Professor Derek McMinn. This patient is still going strong 27 years after receiving his BHR! Continue reading →
https://youtu.be/ZLy_GtjnSuA?si=wHnoZIE_LVeWLRVr I share my personal experience of the recovery process from hip osteoarthritis with the Birmingham hip resurfacing operation performed by Dr. Domb at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, USA. Continue reading →
At 73, Tim needed his other hip replaced. He had a hip resurfacing in 2010 and wanted that for his other hip. He met with Dr. Domb and received a second hip resurfacing. He feels is rehab and recovery is nothing short of miraculous. Continue reading →
I am a 28yo male who just had Left Hip Resurfacing at the Cleveland Clinic in Vero Beach, FL on January 31, 2024. I wanted to tell everyone my story as it definitely helped me with making my decision, so hopefully it will help others too! In 2017 I started … Continue reading →
Update September 4, 2023 So it is Friday, the anniversary but today’s close enough, I am a year in. Yesterday I accompanied by 78 year old dad on his stock 20 mile bike ride. Hes fit and I can never catch him in the last mile when he kicks. Yesterday … Continue reading →