Hip Resurfacing Information at Surface Hippy

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Hip Resurfacing is an excellent bone-preserving option instead of a total hip replacement. The Surface Hippy Website features information about hip resurfacing for perspective patients. Patricia Walter conceived and designed Surface Hippy website. Patricia had her hip resurfaced in March 2006 with Dr. De Smet of Belgium. She felt there … Read the rest

Subpoenas Against Surface Hippy

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Why would any lawyer think https://surfacehippy.info could possibly tell a person if they were a candidate for hip resurfacing or that they must/should have a hip resurfacing?

I want my readers to know that my website https://surfacehippy.info never tells anyone to have a hip resurfacing. The website provides information about hip resurfacing.  I am not a doctor or medically trained and can’t give medical advice.  Only an experienced hip resurfacing surgeon can do that. … Read the rest

Comparison of Metal Ion Levels of Hip Resurfacing versus Total Hip Replacement

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Read Study Here  –  August 2017 Forsthoefel CW , Brown NM , Barba MLMechanical wear at the articular surface and corrosive processes at modular junctions, such as the trunnion, are responsible for metal ions production. We retrospectively reviewed 64 patients who underwent THA with a metal on metal bearing surface and 34 patients with hip Resurfacing. Metal ion measurements, six-week post-op radiographs, and functional scores were included in the analysis. Cobalt ion levels were… Read the rest

Metal on Metal Hip Resurfacing in Patients 45 Years of Age and Younger at Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up

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Original Study Here

October 2018  –  Metal on metal hip resurfacing (MoM-HR) is an alternative to total hip arthroplasty in young and active patients. The purpose was to determine the survivorship of MoM-HR procedures performed in patients aged 45 years and younger assessing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) at minimum 5-year follow-up…

…All 217 patients equal to or younger than 45 years of age at the time of surgical intervention presenting to our center with MoM-HR … Read the rest

Lycraman’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2012

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UPDATE April 7, 2018

I’ve not been on the site for a while as I had my hip resurfacing in Birmingham (UK) in 2014 with Mr. Treacy and haven’t had a problem since. I’ve returned quickly to endurance cycling, yoga, walking and all activities. i have slight restrictions in yoga but hardly noticeable.

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September 13, 2012

Just had my second day of physio after resurfacing in Birmingham with Mr Treacy 48 hours ago.  … Read the rest

Luz’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2014

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January 12, 2014Just had hip resurfacing surgery on LHASA with Dr. Gross on 1-6-14. Having a difficult time with my physical limitations.I am just overwhelmed and whining some.  I stopped taking the pain meds yesterday ( day 5) as they were making me nauseous and the only time I was feeling pain was when standing and sitting.  I switched to Tylenol x-tra strength every 5 hours and that is helping.January 20, 2014… Read the rest

18 Month Update Taj’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2016

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Read Taj’s Original Story Here

September 13, 2018  –  I’m happy to report that I LOVE my new hip. I had follow-up xrays which shoed everything looking good, and my non-op hip in perfect shape, as well.

Last year I decided to try racing (I’ve been rowing for 9 years, but not racing, and the pain was unbearable by the end). I’m happy to report that at the end of this month I am going … Read the rest

Anterior, Lateral and Posterior Approach to Surgery by Talking with Docs – Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening

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Talking With Docs Published on July 24, 2018 – Dr. Paul Zalzal and Dr. Brad Weening discuss different surgical approaches to hip replacement surgery. There has been a lot of interest in the anterior hip approach recently. This video compares anterior approach to lateral and posterior approaches.

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Do NOT use the Video for medical emergencies. If you have a medical emergency, call a physician … Read the rest

Brian Flanagan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Whately 2018

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March 4, 2018

I first met Dr Chris Whately more that 1 year ago. He directly mentioned that I could be a good candidate for Hip Resurfacing. He is from Canada. He took a lot of time to explain everything.

I’ve seen him last week and he explained that he is comfortable with both technics : total hip replacement or hip resurfacing. For my case, he said that I am a good candidate for … Read the rest

Runner’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017

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June 18, 2018

I am a runner and had my Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett August 2017. Since then I have run 5 10k’s Our running club has a 10k series that my wife and I participate in. I have noticed that I have pretty much steadily improved my time by a consistent 2 minutes each race, they are all chipped timed. it’s getting easier and I hurt less after each one. it’s Kind of … Read the rest