Hip Resurfacing was RIGHT for us!
Hip Resurfacing Has a New Life — What This Means for You
3/23/2026 By Thomas P. Gross, MD – Hip Resurfacing Surgeon
Hip resurfacing in the United States is entering an exciting new chapter. Beginning in June 2026, the Recap/Magnum resurfacing implant—made to the same specifications previously used by Zimmer Biomet—will once again be available. It took more than a year and a half to purchase the design rights, but manufacturing has now restarted, and implants should arrive in Columbia, SC early this summer.
This comes at the perfect time, as the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) implant made by Smith & Nephew is being phased out. Once our center, Midlands Orthopaedics, has several months of supply, these new Recap/Magnum implants and updated instruments will become available to other surgeons across the U.S. Our goal is simple:
We want to keep hip resurfacing available to patients everywhere—not just at our center!
Read More Here: https://surfacehippy.info/hip-resurfacing-has-a-new-life-with-the-recap-magnum-by-dr-gross-2026/
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About Hip Resurfacing
Dive into the world of Hip Resurfacing. From first-hand experience to a studied analysis of patient outcomes, this in-depth exploration unveils the real benefits of this transformative procedure. Learn how over 90,000 people worldwide have reclaimed their mobility, with impressive results of active and unrestricted lifestyles.
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Choosing a Surgeon
“Experience, Experience, Experience” – that’s the mantra when it comes to choosing the right surgeon for hip resurfacing surgery. With 20 years of personal experience and insights from thousands of patients, we’ve developed an all-inclusive Patient’s Guide to help you.
Navigating the landscape of hip resurfacing devices can feel a bit overwhelming. Different types of hip resurfacing devices, such as the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system, The Recap/Magnum, the ReCerf and H1 Ceramic on Ceramic systems or the Polymotion cobalt chrome head/Vitamin E crosslinked system offer tailored solutions for distinct needs. Each comes with its own set of benefits, adeptly catering to varying medical profiles and activity levels. This article will walk you through the primary types and features of these devices, ensuring you’re equipped with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your health and mobility.
Polymotion Information and US Trials
List of Polymotion Trial Doctors Here:
https://surfacehippy.info/polymotion-trial-surgeons-and-centers-in-us/
ReCerf Receives its CE Mark
MatOrtho® is proud to announce that the ReCerf® Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty (HRA) has received its CE mark, confirming compliance with European safety and performance standards.
ReCerf is the world’s first commercially available ceramic HRA. Since its initial use in 2018, over 1,600 patients have received the device. Patient-reported outcomes are highly positive, and the revision rate remains very low up to six years.
ReCerfSurgeons Listed here: https://surfacehippy.info/recerf-ceramic-on-ceramic-hip-resurfacing-surgeons/
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About the Surfacehippy Website and Patricia Walter
March 15, 2026 is the 20 year anniversary of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006
My hip resurfacing is still great and I never had problems with it. I still believe hip resurfacing is a great alternative to a total hip replacement for the right candidate – normally younger people that are very active and want no restrictions.
I started my website https://surfacehippy.info in 2005 to provide people with information about hip resurfacing. There are over 2300 articles, 1700 personal stories and 7000+ members in the Hip Talk Discussion Forum.
I work on the website as a full-time job to keep it up to date with new information and stories. I never regretted having a hip resurfacing or starting my website to help people learn about hip resurfacing.
I will continue to share new device information and person stories. There are many new and interesting devices being developed and active trials for hip resurfacing.
Patricia’s 15 Year Anniversary Video from 2021
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