Chet Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmitt 2012 September 12, 2012 Surgery went well yesterday . Doctor Schmitt said it was definitely bone on bone and I should feel a huge difference. Pt this morning. September 13, 2012 They opted for general over the block because I have a herniated disc . … Continue reading →
Jared Manders Hip Resurfacing wtih Dr. De Smet 2008 Jared Manders Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2008 from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo. Dr. De Smet in Belgium shows me the night before my surgery how he does the procedure Doc checking up on me right after surgery Day After surgery, … Continue reading →
I returned to the USA in August, 2007, after a 27 month Peace Corps assignment in the rain forest on a mountaintop in Honduras. My little village had rough, rocky roads, and with an aching hip, it was sometimes quite a struggle to hike the half mile uphill to my … Continue reading →
Julie 6 weeks after surgery Salut ! I am now 12 days after surgery, back home in Montreal. I am now a happy owner of a left BHR. It took 50 minutes to implant the device. The installation of the femoral component was tricky : it is standing in … Continue reading →
Dr. John Antoniou replaced two hips with the articular resurfacing. The first one was done in 2007 the second one this summer 2009. I am 69, perhaps one of the older gals that have had this done. My recovery has been good and the first one I had done feels … Continue reading →
Mrs. Kroiss Hip Resurfacing Professor Winter 2012 February 8, 2013 My wife, who is 69, had a bilateral hip resurfacing in Germany in mid November 2012 – together with three weeks of rehabilitation. The hospital stay was for about two and a half weeks because there was a complication: Our American … Continue reading →
Name: Jeff Metherd Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 45 E-Mail: jeffmeth22@gmail.com Surgery Date: Jan-19, 2013 Surgeon: Dr. Edwin Su Hospital: Hospital For Special Surgery – New York City, NY Device: BHR “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. … Continue reading →
April 21, 2009 All of my pre op was done from Park City UT, so I didn’t meet anyone until the day before surgery. His assistant Jill was incredible. All of my pre op concerns were answered quickly and easily via email and phone. I showed up the day before … Continue reading →
October 11, 2007 Dr. James Verner did my surgery. Not sure how many he’s done, but in the Detroit area, he’s one of the more experienced with BHR and I would HIGHLY recommend him!! I’m six weeks post-surgery today. I gave up any walking assistance (crutches/cane) after four weeks – … Continue reading →
January 17, 2012 Right now I feel a little bit of soreness near the incision, but they just turned on the ice unit, so I’m feeling relief already. When I say soreness, it’s very minor — maybe 2 out of 10. The very nice nurse told me they usually remove … Continue reading →
9 Year Anniversary 2019 I figured I’d check the hips as well, for my (almost) nine year anniversary. The hips looked great, had blood work done for Cobalt (I guess they just track that now in that office), it came back at 1.0 with both hips. So the progression has … Continue reading →
Hench’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Rector 2010 April 27, 2010 Today is two weeks post op. My procedure was done by Dr. Rector in Boulder, Colorado. If anyone is looking for a qualified doctor in the West, Dr. Rector is the person and Boulder Community hospital and staff were wonderful. My … Continue reading →
Heff’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Ball 2010 August 16, 2010 Had my BHR (right side) installed by DR. Scott Ball and his team at UCSD Med Center Thornton Hospital La Jolla California on 8-9-10.I made my decision to use Dr. Balll mainly through this website and friends and people I … Continue reading →
November 10, 2008 I just got my hip resurfaced Monday, 7 days ago. I guess I didn’t know 100% of what to expect, but I did have some ideas, wish I found this website before I went in instead of after, but am very glad I found this site, its … Continue reading →
Bob C’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2005/2008 Bob C. L Biomet (cemented) Dr. Gross July 11, 2005 R Biomet (uncemented) Dr. Gross July 9, 2008 I can’t tell you how indebted I feel to Dr. Gross, Ms. Webb, and Midlands Orthopedics for restoring my active lifestyle. I … Continue reading →
17 Days Post Op I had a successful resurfacing with Dr De Smet 17 days ago and am feeling very strong. While I was in Belgium my wound began to look red in a couple of places and I was put on anti-biotics for 8 days to prevent infection. There … Continue reading →
After having my left hip resurfaced in July 2007, for my recovery I focused on PT exercises, water walking and exercises, and swimming. I also gradually increased my regular walking. I went from two crutches to one crutch, to a cane, to nothing, then to one trekking pole for trails … Continue reading →
10 Year Update January 2018 I recently realized that my 10 year anniversary of my hip resurfacing is here! I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. De Smet in late 2007. About five years ago, I had my metals level checked and sent the results to Dr. De Smet…his … Continue reading →