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 … Read the rest

Subpoenas Against Surface Hippy – Editorial by Patricia Walter

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An information website like https://surfacehippy.info should not be served subpoenas or be sued.  I truly wonder what is wrong with our world.  If every website providing information was sued, the internet would be a very empty space without any information.

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 … Read the rest

Chris’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2018

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I’ve gotten so much value out of Pat’s Surface Hippy site over the past 4 years, that I felt compelled to give some back now that I just had my left hip resurfaced a little less than 2 weeks ago by Dr. Gross. I’m not quite sure what to put in my story so if I am covering things that are not important and omitting things that are, please just let me know and … Read the rest

Five to Ten-Year Results of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Implant in the U.S. 2018

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International surgeon series and registry data have demonstrated positive outcomes and long-term survival of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) implant. We report the 5 to 10-year results from a single center in the U.S.

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…Conclusions: BHR demonstrated excellent survivorship and clinical outcomes at 5 to 10 years in selected patients. As compared with total hip arthroplasty, the use of the BHR may provide highly active patients with clinically important … Read the rest

3 Year Update for Blinky’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015

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Read Blinky’s Original Story HereIt’s my hippiversary! Three years for hip number two. Time for a review. The short version? It has been great. I run, swim, cycle, dance, jump, climb, sit cross legged, everything. More than last year with more to come this year.The long version:I can officially say I have exceeded all my expectations, even the secret ones I didn’t dare say out loud. Going into surgery, I was nervous… 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.

Original Story

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