liz-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-dr-kusuma-2012 Liz’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2011/2012 My name is Liz and I am a healthy and active 43 year old. As I write this, I still can’t believe I have had bi-lateral hip resurfacing!. I just had my one year check up and I feel like I … Continue reading →
In the summer of 2009 I had to find a fix for the pain I experienced every time I played Senior Softball. At age 64, I was using pain killers at every game. A fellow player told me I probably needed hip surgery, but he recommended resurfacing over a total … Continue reading →
Arrojos Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2012 April 9, 2012 Hello from Arrojos hospital bed! Did indeed have it done today. Dr. Su told me this morning, the worst that could happen due to my past week is that I’d feel lousy. I told him I am already going to … Continue reading →
June 24, 2011 45 and scheduled for resurfacing in September (although I am only doing one hip at a time)!! I was recently diagnosed with OA in both hips. it sounds like I have a little more pain than you. my OA has caused me to give up a lot … Continue reading →
Stephen Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Callander 2012 I’m 58, super active, and live in the Lake Tahoe area. Among other activities I’ve run for 35 years and that, combined with other activities and some suspect genes (thanks Mom) led to the deterioration of my hip. I got the OA diagnosis … Continue reading →
John’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2010 December 12, 2012 This week marks the 2 year anniversary of my new hip. This web site was a huge comfort and source of info as I prepared for surgery and I always intended to come back and share my story but somehow … Continue reading →
N. Smith’s Hip Resurfacing Revision Due to Heterotopic Ossification 2012 October 06, 2012 I’m a 54 yr old male and had a resurfacing over 18 months ago and it has been a nightmare from day one – been unable to lift my leg, walk without a stick or do almost … Continue reading →
Aerial’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2011 August 16, 2011 I was diagnosed with severe arthritis in my right hip in July. I have had hip pain since 2008. I have been through all the conservative measures including hip arthroscopy due to a labral tear and bone spurs. That surgery … Continue reading →
Jeff’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Pritchett 2012/2013 April 1, 2012 I’m 37 years old and have been playing basketball once a week for the last five years or so. In August I started distance running, running 20-25 miles a week. In October I ran a half-marathon (1 hr. 35 min.) … Continue reading →
FRS’s Hip Resurfacing Professor Yates 2013 I’m 43 year old male and I’m from Perth in Australia . About two years ago I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left hip . Over the last two years I have had many injections spend thousands dollars on medication . Spent thousand … Continue reading →
Jeff’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Callander 2013 I used your site to become comfortable with the idea of having a BHR, and having it done by Dr Peter Callander, in San Francisco. I am now 6 weeks post-op and recovering quite well. Did 26 minutes on an exercise bike this … Continue reading →
Eric’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010 Thanks to Dr. Sharat Kusuma’s skillful use of the Birmingham hip resurfacing technology, I’ve gone from needing a cane to walk to being able to play soccer daily as much as 4 hours and chase 4 grandkids…with no pain whatsoever…oh, and I’m 60. … Continue reading →
Tipper’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2009/2011 I am 2 years post op this coming June and I wish I would have had them done sooner. The details: I am now 51 years old. I played basketball three times a week up to age 41. Was athletic all through … Continue reading →
Bobby Dawes Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010 My name is Bobby Dawes. I was diagnosed with degenerating cartilage (hip) in 1989. I lived with the discomfort for 15 years and in 2004 had my first hip (right hip) replaced. It went so well and my activity began to include … Continue reading →
Jcwikla’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr.Kusuma 2013 I have been an avid biker for many years. In the latter part of 2009 I began getting pain in the left hip area. It was moderately annoying during biking and quite severe while walking. My primary care MD ordered radiographs and I was … Continue reading →
Mark Preston’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013 I am a 58 year old surgeon, and I want to share with you my experience with BHR and Dr Sharat Kusuma. First of all, I have always been very active and after being diagnosed with severe OA of the hip I … Continue reading →
Nekko’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Migaud 2011 April 13, 2011 My doctor is Professor Migaud, one of the very few surgeons in France that has a strong experience in hip resurfacing. He did (and does) a lot of research about hip and knee reconstruction and revision of infected prosthesis. … Continue reading →
November 10, 2008 I’m 47 and had Bi-lat surgery with Dr. Ball at UCSD went picture perfect (according to the Dr.) I just walked with a walker of course, thru the front door of my home Yes home on day 3 post op. I just want everyone that is having … Continue reading →