Ron Mullen’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2014 POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: RON MULLEN (LT BHR 3/24/14) September 23, 2014 – 6 Months Post-op "I would like to provide an update to my left hip resurfacing surgery that I had done on March 24, 2014. "NORMAL"; no more pain, no more … Continue reading →
Dave Eddy Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999 This archive footage shows badminton player Dave Eddy in action on the court. Dave has represented England over fifty times, winning a World Championship in the process and has bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) which were both performed by Mr McMinn … Continue reading →
Colin Gittins Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2006 Colin Gittins describes his experience of having a bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) operation. The keen football player is now back on the football field twice a week and also enjoys regular games of squash and circuit training. His procedure was … Continue reading →
Brian Beech’s BHMR with Mr. McMinn 2009 Brian Beech talks of how his hip resurfacing operation ‘transformed’ his life. The active sportsman is now back playing squash and other high impact sports like football and tennis. Brian had a Birmingham Mid Head Resection (BMHR) in 2009, performed by Mr McMinn. … Continue reading →
Phil Roberts Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2000/2011 Phil Roberts reflects on ten years with a right Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR), on the eve of having a left BHR, both with Mr McMinn. The ex-Manchester City youth footballer is now a chartered accountant but still regularly plays both 5-a-side … Continue reading →
Michael Ponberth Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Mr. McMinn 2001/2002 Michael Ponberth underwent bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) in 2001 and 2002. In 2010, Michael had a left Birmingham Knee Replacement (BKR) and continues to play golf twice a week following surgery. All three operations were performed by Mr McMinn. You can … Continue reading →
Chuck McBee’s BMHR with Mr. McMinn 2013 Chuck McBee is a sports coach from the United States. He travelled to the UK to see Mr McMinn and underwent Birmingham Mid Head Resection (BMHR) surgery on his left hip. Chuck continues to lead an active life thanks to his hip replacement: … Continue reading →
Gordon Strachan’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2013 Hip Resurfacing Football Manager Gordon Strachan Talks About His BHR With Derek McMinn 2013 Published on Sep 12, 2013 Gordon Strachan is a professional international football manager and former Premier League footballer, appearing for the likes of Manchester United, Leeds United and … Continue reading →
I’m a 48-year old male, pretty active/fit, but far from a competitive athlete. I started to feel some hip pain Memorial Day 2013 when I did a 12-mile hike with what was probably a 60+ pound pack. I thought it was just poor adjustment of the pack and/or lower back … Continue reading →
January 22, 2009 Floyd Landis is coming back to cycling, and says his sport will be better for it. Landis’ feel-good story came to halt when he was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France victory following a doping scandal and protracted fight in courts around the world. He said … Continue reading →
James Training January 27, 2008 Dear Ms. Walter, I just found your website. Great work!! I had bilateral hip resurfacing Nov 22, 2004 by Dr. Schmalzried. I would like to submit a recent picture of me doing front splits to demonstrate the possibilities. I have been training in Martial Arts … Continue reading →
I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross on 9/6/06. You will have no problem climbing up or going down trails. The hip works as a normal one would. If you are thinking about it. and you want to enjoy life again, GO FOR IT.. February 16, 2008 This … Continue reading →
Updated 12/21/2011 12/16/2011 Update BHR is still going strong, I am now up to 3 post op Ironman finishes, 6 half Ironman’s, Leadville MTB this past summer and with a metal hip RAN a 42 min 10k (which is about a 6:30 mile pace) and a 1:41 half marathon!! And … Continue reading →
Peter Davidson Bilateral 1/7/08 Dr. Schmalzried August 13, 2008 I had bilateral surgery in January of 08 – I found this web site around 6 months prior to that time and had the same reaction, what a godsend. After recovering from an arthroscopic surgery to my right hip in May … Continue reading →
Picture from a racquetball tournament in April (at 16 months). I have played two tournaments this year 2008 (Open doubles division), and won 2nd place each time. My name is Paul Owens and I’ve been an avid racquetball player in and around Florida for many years. In December 2005 I … Continue reading →
My name is Larry Schmidt. I am a 55 year old male, and on April 4, 2008 I had hip resurfacing surgery with Dr. Jeff Lawrence at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua Wisconsin. I did an extensive amount of research on the Surface Hippy site, and wanted to thank you … Continue reading →
Sean’s before and after hip resurfacing video. Returning to racket ball and sports. Sean’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2011 March 15, 2015 I am now 4 years post op. In January, just before my 4 year anniversary I went to Mammoth with family/friends and tried out snowboarding! I had … Continue reading →
My name is Fabian Cuenca, Spanish, and I had surgery on both hips 1 year ago. I was a kickboxing champion and Guiness World Record holder. My first surgery left hip was when I was 44 years. It was on 28 November 2008. Dr. Paul Cendrero did my surgery at … Continue reading →