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 →
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 →