Tag Archives: Dr. De Smet of Belgium
Brian’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet 2019 2 Year Update
AUGUST 2 2021 – BRIAN’s YEAR 2 POST OPERATIVE UPDATE C on C Re Cerf with Dr Koen De Smet -June 2019 Johannesburg
OVERVIEW
I attended Dr Koen De Smet in Johannesburg 2 years ago and had a Mat Ortho Re Cerf Ceramic /Ceramic left hip resurface procedure -it was a unknown entity -but my own research and consultation with the very accommodating Koen (backed by Mat Ortho communications ref Re Cerf) -gave me the … Read the rest
Dr. De Smet July 2019 ReCerf Hip Resurfacing Patients
More information about Dr. De Smet and metal on metal hip resurfacing and ceramic on ceramic ReCerf hip resurfacing available here:
Dr. De Smet explains what ceramic on ceramic ReCerf hip resurfacing is in a video here and it’s advantages compared to metal on metal hip resurfacing devices:
8 Year Anniversary of Pat’s BHR
Today is my 8 year anniversary of my BHR by Dr. De Smet of Belgium. It is still doing well and I never had any problems with my hip resurfacing. I was very lucky to have a quick and easy recovery. I was on one crutch for 3 weeks and sight seeing in Belgium 5 days post op. Same as the other 8 patients I was with. We had a great time in Belgium with … Read the rest
Pablo’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2013
Pablo’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2013
February 04, 2013
I’m a 46 year old male, and will need a hip resurfacing this year. The arthritis in my case is apparently due to the combination of three factors: developmental dysplasia (mild I guess), femoroacetabular impingment (FAI) and joint hypermobility.
This process was accelerated (inadvertently) by practicing sports all my life (swimming, then basketball, mountaineering / climbing, running, cycling, and lately back to swimming -the … Read the rest
Roemer Visser’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2013
Roemer Visser’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2013
Friday, Oct 11, 2013
It’s strange, but I have a new hip. That is to say, just three days ago, Dr. Koen de Smet resurfaced my left hip using the Birmingham method. I’ve just entered the last two hours of my hospital stay in the Jan Palfijn hospital in Gent.
Some background information about me: I am a 44-year old male, living in the Netherlands, and … Read the rest
Jira’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2010
Jira’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2010
I received a Right Conserve+ 17 days ago from Dr. De Smet of Belgium. We got home to Canada 6 days ago and today I had my first exercise session in our local pool. The therapists were blown away by how mobile I was. They have very little experience with resurfacing, and see people with THR, 6 weeks post-op, who have lots of rehab to go. I … Read the rest
Jan’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2008
Jan’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2008
December 9, 2008
7 weeks post surgery (bilateral resurfacing by Koen De Smet in Ghent on October the 17th)
I started working after 4 weeks
Driving car (manual gears) after 2,5 weeks
Daily 1 hour on a home trainer with low resistance up till 6 on a scale of 8 now
I can walk nearly as normal (bye bye penguin)
Able to run distances for 30 … Read the rest
Izumi’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2004
Izumi’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2004
January 6, 2013
I had my LBHR done by Dr. DeSmet over 9 years ago. Since I have had no problems since then, I haven’t been on this sight. About 2 months ago I suddenly started having pain as well as a lot of grinding and clunking. This sight was very informative and helpful to me back then so I find myself here again in search of … Read the rest
Jared Manders Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2008
Jared Manders Hip Resurfacing wtih Dr. De Smet 2008
Jared Manders Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2008 from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo.
Dr. De Smet in Belgium shows me the night before my surgery how he does the procedure
Doc checking up on me right after surgery
Day After surgery, My first walk
Day after surgery, with Doc who brought me the full video version of my operation GO ahead and say ithttps://surfacehippy.info .nice … Read the rest
Colleen Hennessy Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2008
I returned to the USA in August, 2007, after a 27 month Peace Corps assignment in the rain forest on a mountaintop in Honduras. My little village had rough, rocky roads, and with an aching hip, it was sometimes quite a struggle to hike the half mile uphill to my house. On three different occasions, I fell and cut my knees. My hip was getting worse but I said nothing to the Peace Corps Medical … Read the rest
Julie Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2008
Melody Hip Resurfacing De Smet 2008
17 Days Post Op
I had a successful resurfacing with Dr De Smet 17 days ago and am feeling very strong.
While I was in Belgium my wound began to look red in a couple of places and I was put on anti-biotics for 8 days to prevent infection.
There was one stitch to be taken out at around 14 days and I asked a friend who is a British nurse to come and do … Read the rest
Ann Caviness Hip resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2007
After having my left hip resurfaced in July 2007, for my recovery I focused on PT exercises, water walking and exercises, and swimming. I also gradually increased my regular walking. I went from two crutches to one crutch, to a cane, to nothing, then to one trekking pole for trails with steep inclines and loose rocks. I was reluctant to use two trekking poles, because I really didn’t know how to use them, and they … Read the rest
Rod Windle Hip Resurfacing Dr.De Smet 2007
10 Year Update January 2018
I recently realized that my 10 year anniversary of my hip resurfacing is here! I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. De Smet in late 2007. About five years ago, I had my metals level checked and sent the results to Dr. De Smet…his reply was that it looked like my hip would be fine for at least 100 more years (metals levels were fine). Since then, I’ve done … Read the rest
Mr. Henderson Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2007
My husband had an LBHR with DeSmet yesterday and all I can say is "WOW"
Everything has exceeded our expectations.
We arrived at the Villa Cento Passi on November 5th around noon. We were greeted by the Villa staff as if we had just arrived home. Our luggage was taken to our room (#6) and we were told that lunch was being served in the Villa’s restaurant. The food was incredible and we were able … Read the rest
Elise Long Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2007
Hi Pat,
Just wanted you to know I returned from being De Smetted this weekend — and he IS truly the best. The whole experience really was — dare I say,almost even "enjoyable" — and I am so grateful to have found you, your website, and all the helpful information all the other hippies have put out. I am 2 weeks post op today, and although still not really sleeping well, I’m walking around my … Read the rest
Karen Arms Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2007
Friday, June 01, 2007 3:01 PM
Dear family: This is a report to my hippy friends and relatives, so just quit reading if there is more medical or Gent detail than you ever wanted to know.
Goodness, I had forgotten how rotten one feels 2 days after surgery– sore, exhausted, depressed, weepy, wondering with every twinge if you have messed up your hip again. Peg and Pat, you bilaterals have my undying admiration.
This morning … Read the rest