Back in the day (2002), when I was doing my research, someone who was a friend of a technical employee at the manufacturer of the BHR, said Dr. DeSmet was known to have the best hands in the business. Between my husband and I we have tested the premise four … Continue reading →
More information about Dr. De Smet and metal on metal hip resurfacing and ceramic on ceramic ReCerf hip resurfacing available here: Dr. De Smet explains what ceramic on ceramic ReCerf hip resurfacing is in a video here and it’s advantages compared to metal on metal hip resurfacing devices: http://surfacehippy.info/dr-de-smet-offers-new-recerf-ceramic-on-ceramic-hip-resurfacing-in-south-africa/
Continue reading →First ceramic on ceramic resurfacing of Dr.De Smet in Johannesburg Rosaecres hospital South-Africa This lady walked with 2 crutches for long time before her surgery. After two weeks with all kind of disasters not related with surgery but delaying the rehabilitation, her older grandsons (seven and ten) stopped believing that … Continue reading →
ReCerf ceramic on ceramic hip resurfacing patients with Dr. De Smet in South Africia. Patients are 1.5 days post op and doing well.
Continue reading →I apologize for not updating on my anniversary date. I guess I am having to much fun since my left hip was resurfaced 4/2016. I truly am grateful for the many people on this site, and for Dr. Gross for putting me back together Steve Austin style. “We can rebuild … Continue reading →
Read Boomer’s Original Story Here: http://surfacehippy.info/boomer-hip-resurfacing-bhr-with-dr-rector-2011/ Yesterday marked the seven year anniversary for my second hip resurfacing. I’m partially retired now. Living in Colorado allows me to do something outdoors almost every day. My recovery was very methodical, so it took me some time to regain the activities I enjoyed … Continue reading →
Complete 2018 Review Available Here: https://aoanjrr.sahmri.com/documents/10180/576950/Hip%2C%20Knee%20%26%20Shoulder%20Arthroplasty In 2017, 98.0% of total resurfacing hip replacements were undertaken in males (Table HT56 and Figure HT66). There is a small increase in the proportion of patients aged 55 to 64 years receiving total resurfacing hip replacement in 2017 (Figure HT67 Revision Rates at … Continue reading →
Original Abstract Available Here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30963072 Mortality after hip resurfacing versus total hip arthroplasty in young patients: a single surgeon experience. Brooks PJ1, Samuel LT1, Levin JM1, Sultan AA1, Khlopas A1, Brigati D1, Ng M1, Greenwald AS1, Mont MA2. Author information Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA. & … Continue reading →
Read Joyce’s Full Story Here http://surfacehippy.info/joyce-from-kentucky-hip-resurfacing-story-at-surface-hippy/ Dr. Gross resurfaced my left hip in 2004. That’s 15 years! So far, so good. I had my right hip resurfaced at the University of KY in 2010. That one, too, is good. I am soon to be 71 years old and though other … Continue reading →
In an article by By India Sturgis 7:00AM BST 18 Oct 2015 She writes that: …Bussell has had two operations on her ankle, torn her hamstring and snapped the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee. Last year she had her hip resurfaced… “I had the resurfacing because I was too … Continue reading →
…The Ducks said the surgery was performed May 9 by Dr. Edwin Su in New York. The procedure is less invasive than a full hip replacement and does allow for the possibility for the 34-year old Kesler to resume his career following a lengthy recovery…
Continue reading →Talking With Docs Published on Jan 29, 2019 Interesting Video, but did not cover other hip resurfacing devices besides metal on metal – like poly on metal, ceramic on ceramic. Metal on Metal is still an excellent option when placed by an experienced hip resurfacing surgeon. All the top surgeons … Continue reading →
The McMinn Centre Published on Oct 23, 2018 As presented at ISTA London Friday 12th October 2018 by Mr. McMinn Mr. McMinn discusses the use of cross-linked polyethylene for hip resurfacing devices. He explains the advantages of cross-linked polyethylene vs metal on metal hip resurfacing devices.
Continue reading →Published on Sep 5, 2014 Description: Dr. Pritchett describes and demonstrates cement less ceramic coated titanium, highly cross-linked polyethylene Synovo Preserve hip resurfacing. This is a sports hip. Synovo Preserve Hip Resurfacing System Video by Dr. Pritchett. Synovo Preserve cementless, ceramic coated titanium, cross-linked polyethylene hip resurfacing device. Dr. Pritchett … Continue reading →
After reviewing thousands of case studies going back 25 years across six countries, researchers at the University of Bristol say they indicate that eight out of 10 total knee replacements (TKRs) and six out of 10 total hip replacements (THEs) will still be in place after 25 years.
Continue reading →Dr. De Smet places his first ReCerf hip resurfacing device on March 3, 2019 in Johannasburg South Africa. ReCerf is a new type of ceramic on ceramic hip resurfacing device. The traditional standard hip resurfacing device is metal on metal like the BHR , Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device, the Wright … Continue reading →
Rosemarie K. Daiek to Hip-Clinic Anca Medical Center April 8 at 11:55 AM Thank you, Dr. Koen de Smet!! A year & 1/2 ago I didn’t know if I would be snowboarding again & now I’m on the top of the podium in a big mountain event!! Thank you for fixing me & … Continue reading →