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Updated December 6, 2024
Patricia’s 15 Year Anniversary Video from 2021
Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing
March 15, 2024 was my 18 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.
Could Hip Resurfacing be right for you?
Bone Conserving solution.
Great for younger, athletic patients.
The much-anticipated Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (HR) Device
has been given FDA approval for an IDE study in the US.
Drs. Gross and Fowble at Midlands Orthopedics will be one of the study centers for the Polymotion Device
Read More about the Polymotion Device here
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 ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic system 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.
The McMinn Centre is proud to announce the 27th Anniversary of the very first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing carried out by Professor Derek McMinn. This patient is still going strong 27 years after receiving his BHR!
This year, JointMedica invited four global hip resurfacing key opinion leaders to discuss their take on hip resurfacing at the ISTA 2023 Hip Resurfacing Breakfast Symposium (Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel).
Dr. Thomas Gross
Dr. Jim MacKenzie
Professor Derek McMinn
Professor Derek McMinn explores the history and development of hip arthroplasty and the details of factors influencing a successful outcome. Professor McMinn has delivered this talk to many orthopaedic surgeons at international conferences. He continues on his journey to design and develop the most effective and safe joint replacements for future patients.
Return to the Sports You love after hip resurfacing
What Will You Do After Your Hip Resurfacing?
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Hip Resurfacing – Could it be Right for You?
- Welcome to Surface Hippy
- Hip Talk Discussion Forum
- First Time Visitor’s Guide
- Doctor Info
- Hip Resurfacing Stories
- Athletes Hip Resurfacing Stories
- Additional Stories
- Dr. Amstutz HR Stories
- Dr. Antoniou HR Stories
- Dr. Ball HR Stories
- Dr. Barrack HR Stories
- Dr. Bose HR Stories
- Dr. Brockwell HR Stories
- Dr. Brooks HR Stories
- Dr. Clarke HR Stories
- Dr. De Smet HR Stories
- Dr. Della Valle HR Stories
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- Professor Cobb
- Professor Giard
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- Hip Resurfacing Information
- What is Hip Resurfacing?
- Patricia Walter’s Introduction to Hip Resurfacing
- Positive Info
- Metal Ion Info
- Live Surgery Videos
- Hip Resurfacing Surgical Approaches
- Post Op Issues
- Hemi-Resurfacing
- Hip Resurfacing Terms
- National Registries
- Hip Treatments
- Insurance Appeal
- Age of HR Patients
- Surface Hippy Store
- Hip Resurfacing for Women
- Hip Resurfacing Devices
- FAQ
- Articles by Patricia Walter
- Patricia Walter’s Introduction to Hip Resurfacing
- Doctor Video Interviews by Patricia Walter
- Belgium & My BHR by Patricia Walter
- Questions to Ask Your Hip Resurfacing Surgeon
- Selecting a Hip Resurfacing Surgeon by Patricia Walter
- Everyone Recovers At A Different Rate
- What Equipment Will I Need At Home After Surgery by Patricia Walter
- Articles About Hip Resurfacing by Patricia Walter
- About The Surface Hippy Website
- Medical Studies
- About
- Index of Hip Resurfacing Articles
- Additional Stories
- Age Chart
- Antibiotics-Dental Work
- Articles by Patricia Walter
- Athletes Hip Resurfacing Stories
- AVN
- Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Tennis
- Biomet Cementless Device
- Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
- Blood Clot Info
- Cemented & Uncemented Hip Resurfacing Devices
- Cementless & Cemented
- Convert X-Rays
- Cost of Hip Resurfacing Overseas
- Cycling
- Doctor Experience
- Dr. Amstutz HR Stories
- Dr. Antoniou HR Stories
- Dr. Ball HR Stories
- Dr. Barrack HR Stories
- Dr. Bose HR Stories
- Dr. Brockwell HR Stories
- Dr. Brooks HR Stories
- Dr. Clarke HR Stories
- Dr. De Smet HR Stories
- Dr. Della Valle HR Stories
- Dr. Domb
- Dr. Drinkwater HR Stories
- Dr. Engh HR Stories
- Dr. Fowble HR Stories
- Dr. Gross HR Stories
- Dr. Jinnah HR Stories
- Dr. Klug HR Stories
- Dr. Kohan HR Stories
- Dr. Kreuzer HR Stories
- Dr. Kusuma HR Stories
- Dr. Lopez HR Stories
- Dr. MacKenzie
- Dr. Marchand HR Stories
- Dr. Marwin HR Stories
- Dr. Mont HR Stories
- Dr. Palmer HR Stories
- Dr. Poole HR Stories
- Dr. Pritchett HR Stories
- Dr. Raterman HR Stories
- Dr. Rector HR Stories
- Dr. Rogerson HR Stories
- Dr. Schemitsch HR Stories
- Dr. Schmalzried HR Stories
- Dr. Schmitt HR Stories
- Dr. Su HR Stories
- Dr. Vail HR Stories
- Dr. Volker
- FAQ About Hip Resurfacing
- FDA and Off Label Usage of Hip Resurfacing Devices
- FDA Approvals
- H1 Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Device
- Hemi-Resurfacing
- Hip Resurfacing and Pregnancy
- Hip Resurfacing Book
- Hip Resurfacing Devices
- Hip Resurfacing Doctor Chats
- Hip Resurfacing Doctor Information
- Hip Resurfacing Doctor Interviews
- Hip Resurfacing Information
- Hip Resurfacing Medical Studies
- Hip Resurfacing Positive Info
- Hip Resurfacing Problems
- Hip Resurfacing Recovery Issues
- Hip Resurfacing Stories
- Hip Resurfacing Surgical Approaches
- Hip Resurfacing Survey
- Hip Resurfacing Videos
- Hip Resurfacing vs Hemi Resurfacing
- Hip Resurfacing Women and Small Men
- Hip Treatments
- Horseback Riding, Motorcycling, Skydiving, Dancing & More
- How to after HR
- HR Devices Medical Studies
- Insurance Appeal
- Ironman, Triathlon, Marathon and Running
- JointMedica’s Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System
- Martial Arts, Yoga and Weight Lifting
- Metal Allergies
- Metal Ion Info
- Metal Ions/Allergies
- Metal Ions/Pseudotumors
- Mr. McMinn HR Stories
- Mr. Treacy HR Stories
- National Registries
- Physical Therapy
- Poly on Metal Hip Resurfacing Device
- Post Op Issues
- Post Op Recovery
- Pre Surgery
- Professor Cobb
- Professor Giard
- Professor Piers Yates
- Professor Walter HR Stories
- ReCerf Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Device
- Revision & Complications
- Steroid Treatment
- Surfing, Windsurfing, Skiing, Skating and Snowboarding
- Surgery
- Surgery Videos
- Surgical Approaches Medical Studies
- THR and Revision Stories
- THR Information
- Uncategorized
- Front Page
- Contact Patricia Walter
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