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 →
June’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Engh 2010 I had a left BHR on November 11, 2010 with Dr. Andy Engh. I was 48 (almost 49) years old at the time. I am a small boned female and I was bone on bone arthritis with AVN and several cysts, including one large … Continue reading →
January 2018 Update I had my right hip done by Dr. Gross on 1/11/2011. Other than running, I’ve returned to every activity I’ve ever done, and honestly don’t even think about my hip 99.9% of the time. Anyone reading this who’s on the fence……just consider what you want the next … Continue reading →
Ibbsk’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Konthe 2011 January 26, 2012 I had a RBHR Dec 13, 2011 at Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Konthe. I was told 50% weight on operated leg for 4 Weeks. For the blood clots I do the self injection blood thinner . January 13, 2012 … Continue reading →
Wresting Coach’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Boettner 2009 June 6, 2009 I am a high school phys ed teacher and head wrestling coach in NJ. I am having hip resurfacing with Dr. Boettner at Hospital for Special Surgery on June 6, 2009. June 10, 2009 4 days post-op and feeling … Continue reading →
Douglas’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Mori 2009 I had left hip resurfaced on May 5, 2009 and the right one August 25, 2009. Both were done in Honolulu at Kuakini Hospital by Dr. Hyato Mori. I was 63 at the time. Each recovery was uneventful. I was surfing in 3 … Continue reading →
Phil Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Cook April 17, 2013 I am a 60 year year old male. I finally had my resurfacing (BHR) done by Dr. Cook 04/17/13 and doing great! Dr. Scott Cook was outstanding. I was standing later in the day after the surgery, and moving around the … Continue reading →