Tag Archives: Birmingham hip resurfacing
Nick’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2024
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 having a pinching in my left hip during my college lectures. I thought it was nothing, but eventually it got to the point where I … Read the rest
Spartykus’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr Shakir Hussain 2022
Update September 4, 2023
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 for the first time, I did keep with him!
JD’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2022
BHR April-2022, Dr. Brooks, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
My top BHR thoughts/comments
Thank you Pat…for all of the “surface hippy” info, stories, help, etc. The site info is priceless. I visited the site often, prior to my surgery.
I visited (4) surgeons…two that did only THR…and, two that did both THR and BHR.
A few reasons why I chose hip-resurfacing > I’m very active, on the bigger-side, wanted zero restrictions, my surgeon’s qualifications, and I liked … Read the rest
Ernie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2021
January 22, 2021
Well there are 3 of us from North America that have now become Surface Hippies. Hipmon [British Columbia], Jason [Colorado], and myself from [Ontario, Canada]. There are also over 20 Swedish people here for Hip Resurfacing. Jason and I are already back at the Hotel but Hipmom is still in the hospital because she had both hips resurfaced.
It was quite the experience from my perspective. I was scheduled for surgery on … Read the rest
Articles About Hip Resurfacing by Patricia Walter
- 10th Anniversary of my BHR by Patricia Walter Owner/Webmaster
- 12 Year Anniversary for Patricia Walter’s BHR by Dr. De Smet March 15, 2006
- 13 Year Update Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
- 15 Year Anniversary of BHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
- 2nd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course October 24 & 25, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA
- 3rd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course Sept. 4-5, 2009
- About The Surface Hippy Website
- Articles
Mark Dee’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Antoniou 2022
October 28, 2022
Just got right hip resurfaced by Dr Antoniou in Montreal about 18 hours ago. Back at the hotel. I tried walking around the room with no crutches/walker, backwards, forwards, sidesteps. SHort steps but unassisted. I told this to the nurse who came by to bring me a walker, she was worried and said it’s too early to be walking without assistance.
December 10, 2022
I had my right hip resurfaced about 1.5 … Read the rest
Dennis Pinkard’s Hip Resurfacing by Tennessee Orthopedic Assoc 2022
October 22, 2022
Left hip resurfaced by Tennessee Orthopedic Association in Nashville, TN, 17 October. I am in the painful phase of recovery. I am 75 and older than most who have this surgery but because of Vietnam Service I have leukemia and was trying to stay away from the bone marrow. Also, I have run numerous marathons and was a long distance runner for more that 50 years. I’ll be a slow healer but … Read the rest
Beau Necco’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2022
Four months post op right right hip Resurfacing from Dr. Edwin Su. It was my slowest half marathon, but it feels so good to be back.… Read the rest
Dr. Brooks Relocates to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach Florida
Dr. Brooks has moved to Florida. He has relocated to the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach Florida. He took time off this summer to move and get settled in.
So it will be a beautiful location to have a surgery and recover. He still does free email consultations.
Gregory’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2010-2022
I had my second BHR procedure at the Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Peter Brooks on May 16, 2022, right hip. I was 74 1/2 years old at the time.
My first BHR procedure was at the Cleveland Clinic in early February of 2010, left hip, when I was 62 years old.
All is going well with my recover after four weeks and I plan on return to running early in 2023. I believe in the … Read the rest
Puckeater’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016
6 Year Update October 20, 2022
Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent!
4 Year update March 25, 2020
I started this thread about 4 years back when I got my Bilateral resurfacing by Dr. Su. Thought I would post an update 4 years down the road. My hips could not … Read the rest
Zap’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2012
March 11, 2012
I’m happy to say everything went over and beyond my expectations. I just got back and woke up in the middle of the night, so I thought I’d check in with you guys to let you know. I have plenty of information to give, which I will later. What I will say now, is I walked in the hospital with a painful limp and started walking using a cane in 3 days … Read the rest
Tony’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2021
August 20, 2021
I am a 62 year old male. I have been very active all my life. My main physical activity is long distance cycling both on the road and on the trails here in Northeast Ohio during March to November. During November to March I hike in a wooded area and hike 5-6 miles per day. I have been cycling since 1982 and a normal year of cycling mileage will range during a … Read the rest
10 Year Update Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Marwin 2011
November 8, 2021 – Jim’s Original Story Here
It’s been a great 10 years!
Thank you Pat, for all the important information that you make available on this site. Thank you to Dr Scott Marwin, who I found on this site. He performed the bilateral surgery for me back when same day bilaterals were a rarity. And thank you to all the physical therapists at NYU Langone Rusk rehab center for getting me ready for … Read the rest