Hip Resurfacing is an excellent bone-preserving option. The Surface Hippy Website features information for perspective patients. Patricia had her hip resurfaced in March 2006 with Dr. De Smet of Belgium. Because she felt there was a need for a website, she conceived and designed Surface Hippy in 2005. Since she knew first hand how wonderful hip resurfacing was, she wanted to help others learn. Visit Pat’s Corner to read her informative articles including How to Choose A Doctor and Questions … Read the rest
Patricia Walter’s Introduction to Hip Resurfacing
Patricia Walter discusses hip resurfacing and BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing she received in 2006 from Dr. De Smet in Belgium. Video recorded March 1, 2008… Read the rest
Dr. De Smet Offers New ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing in South Africa
April 4, 2019 – Koen De Smet Introduces New ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing at Anca Clinic and Roseacres Hospital Johannesburg South Africa
Full Information Available in Downloadable PDF: https://surfacehippy.info/pdf/RECERFmin.pdf
ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Device Available by Dr. De Smet at ANA Clinic and Roseacres Hospital in Johaneesburg South Africa
Ceramic on Ceramic Recerf
- Manufactured by MatOrtho Limited United Kingdom
- Minimal bone removal compared to total hip
- Ball-and-socket bearing with same size as the natural hip joint
Keith Papa’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019
Keith Discusses information about finding and choosing a hip resurfacing surgeon.… Read the rest
Wally Green’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2018
Wally Green Published on Apr 16, 2019Hip resurfacing surgery @ HSS by Dr. Edwin SU. The road to recovery. On April 11 2018 I had hip resurfacing surgery by Dr. Edwin Su at the Hospital for Special Surgery. I had waited 10 years too long. My PT told me that if did not get it done immediately I would risk fracturing my hip and never play sports at again. That scared the $%#* out me, and I finally got… Read the rest
20 Year Update Richard Kenney Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999
Original Post on McMinn Centre Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheMcMinnCentre
Best thing I have ever done! Got my left hip resurfacing with Mr McMinn in 1999 and 20 years later it’s still great. I’m an active person doing cycling, walking, swimming, gym and judo. A normal hip replacement would have probably been revised 20 years ago! Right hip resurfacing done in 2014 and perfect and still very active at nearly 67.
Richard Kenney Hip Ressurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999
‘Deadliest Catch’ Captain Wild Bill Updates Fans After Hip Resurfacing 2018
By Anna Rumer – April 3, 2019 06:05 pm popculture.com
…After decades battling the perilous waves of the Bering Sea, Deadliest Catch Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski found himself going under the knife for hip resurfacing in Feb. 2018…
…Wichrowski was out of the hospital just three hours after waking up from the hip resurfacing, but confessed he didn’t quite follow the doctor’s orders when it came to recovering from surgery…
Matt’s 5 Year Anniversary of His Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Marchand 2014
Matt’s Original Story is Posted Here: https://surfacehippy.info/matt-hip-resurfacing-dr-marchand-2014/
Today is the 5 Year Anniversary of my left Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Robert Marchand at South County Hospital in Wakefield, RI. My hip has been great. I am very active on it as well. I do a lot of cycling. I also work as a college football official in the fall and have no issues at all during the season. I do continue to do a lot of stretch, strength and stability … Read the rest
Steve Arms Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2018
I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Rector on July 24, 2018. I am from San Diego and a lifelong surfer, tennis player, and yoga enthusiast. I first started to experience severe hip pain back in 2011. By the end of 2017 I could barely walk a half mile or sit on my surfboard while waiting for a wave to catch. The pain had become impossible to tolerate for my active lifestyle.
Steve Surfing at 4 months post op
Tony Switzer’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Nelson 2015
Published on Apr 21, 2015
When Tony Switzer’s hip was too young for replacement, Dr. Eric Nelson, from Waupun Memorial Hospital, a member of Agnesian HealthCare, suggested hip resurfacing, saving Tony and his wife a hospital trip far away. Now Tony is back in the swing of things after his hip resurfacing and enjoying his favorite activities pain free.
Bob Bryan Playing Tennis with Brother After Hip Resurfacing
Hip Resurfacing patient, Andy Murray, meanwhile, may have been watching on with interest in the match with Bob Bryan. Bob Bryan secured a second title of the season. Bob is returning to tennis after hip resurfacing surgery at the start of this year.
Bryan had the same hip resurfacing operation as Andy. He won the three-time Grand Slam champion last summer. He partnered his brother Mike to a 7-5 7-6 (10-8) win over Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas and the Netherlands’ Wesley … Read the rest
Joe Virag’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2017
Read complete original article here:
https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2019/03/22/joint-replacement-michigan/3202286002/
It was two years ago that Joe Virag of Dearborn Heights, a dedicated runner…
…was told that he needed a joint replacement — and his running days were over…
…Virag found a metro Detroit orthopedic surgeon (Dr. Schmitt) who specializes in a type of unconventional hip replacement surgery known as a Hip Resurfacing that is commonly pursued by male patients under 60 who wish to stay active. ..
…Virag went on to have both … Read the rest
12 Year Update Tom Dolan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rubinstein 2007
Read Tom’s Original Story Here
It has been so long since I reached out to say hi and I apologize for that. Once you get your life back you tend to jump in full blast and not look back. I hung around the surface hippy site for a few years but when the notes became so negative I had to back off. It wasn’t syncing with what was going on in my life post-surgery. I just saw Dr. Rubinstein last … Read the rest
Todd’s Hip Resurfacing 2009
Sharp HealthCare Published on Dec 9, 2009
13 Year Update Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
My BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing has been doing a great job for 13 years and has never caused me any problems. I had my hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet on March 15, 2006 in Belgium.
I started https://surfacehippy.info in 2005 because I felt people should have information about hip resurfacing. The website has had many updates and design changes, but always provided information and personal stories about hip resurfacing. There have been many changes in hip resurfacing and … Read the rest
Donny’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2018
March 6, 2019 One Year Anniversary
I’m happy to say that I’ve pretty much been able to forget about my hip! I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Brooks of the Cleveland Clinic 2/26/18. Last week was my one year follow up. X-Rays looked great, everything was where it was supposed to be…so I’ve been released to full activity. I can’t be happier with the results of the surgery. I have been completely out of pain for some time… Read the rest15 Year Update on James BHR with Mr. Treacy in 2004
I had my BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing at the age of 15 due to perthes disease. It has been absolutely fantastic since I have had it. Mr Treacy was my surgeon. I think this year will be a milestone, I will have lived longer with a BHR in my right hip than a normal one!
I have always been active, going to the gym, hiking, cycling (long distances), swimming.… Read the rest
Professor McMinn Interviewed in The TimesRegarding Sir Andy Murray’s Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
Posted in Facebook on 2/5/2019 The McMinn Centre Professor McMinn was interviewed in The Times today regarding Sir Andy Murray’s Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. His considered opinion – Murray is in with a good chance of competing in Wimbledon this year.
“With Sir Andy Murray, I would expect the chances of him being able to return to competitive tennis as in the high 90 per cent”