November 2018 This month marks 10 Years for my Birmingham hip resurfacing. Surgery performed by Dr. David Palmer at St. Croix Orthopedics. Still going strong with no issues. My Original Story is Below November 20, 2010 I am 2 years post. Last November I celebrated my one year BHR by … Continue reading →
I’ve gotten so much value out of Pat’s Surface Hippy site over the past 4 years, that I felt compelled to give some back now that I just had my left hip resurfaced a little less than 2 weeks ago by Dr. Gross. I’m not quite sure what to put … Continue reading →
International surgeon series and registry data have demonstrated positive outcomes and long-term survival of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) implant. We report the 5 to 10-year results from a single center in the U.S. Read or download the pdf here …Conclusions: BHR demonstrated excellent survivorship and clinical outcomes at 5 … Continue reading →
Read Blinky’s Original Story Here It’s my hippiversary! Three years for hip number two. Time for a review. The short version? It has been great. I run, swim, cycle, dance, jump, climb, sit cross legged, everything. More than last year with more to come this year. The long version: I … Continue reading →
September 26, 2009 Dr Gross did 1st hip Aug 31 and 2nd Sept 2, discharged from hospital Sept 4. No real pain post op but uncomfortable from swelling for about four days. About six days on crutches, then about four or five days on single cane. Last week to ten … Continue reading →
Wednesday July 16,2008 I had a left hip resurfacing by Dr. Ure, and am doing very well so far. We flew into Reno and drove to Mt. Shasta. 4 hour easy drive, Susanville is the place to stop and stretch, get food, about half way to Mt. Shasta. The drive … Continue reading →
An information website like http://surfacehippy.info should not be served subpoenas or be sued. I truly wonder what is wrong with our world. If every website providing information was sued, the internet would be a very empty space without any information. Why would any lawyer think http://surfacehippy.info could possibly tell a … Continue reading →
Updated 7/4/2015 Mr. Derek McMinn FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 3333 Hip Resurfacings to date The McMinn Centre 25 Highfield Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3DP Tel: [+44] 0121 455 0411 Fax: 0121 455 0259 email:enquiries@mcminncentre.co.uk http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/ Mr. McMinn Medical Profile *Mr. McMinn Discusses Metal Ions and Hip Resurfacing with Vicky Marlow 2010 *Mr. McMinn’s BHR Videos… Continue reading →
Read Original Study Here October 2018 – Metal on metal hip resurfacing (MoM-HR) is an alternative to total hip arthroplasty in young and active patients. The purpose was to determine the survivorship of MoM-HR procedures performed in patients aged 45 years and younger assessing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) at minimum 5-year … Continue reading →
UPDATE April 7, 2018 I’ve not been on the site for a while as I had my hip resurfacing in Birmingham (UK) in 2014 with Mr. Treacy and haven’t had a problem since. I’ve returned quickly to endurance cycling, yoga, walking and all activities. i have slight restrictions in yoga … Continue reading →
21 Month Update Hip Resurfacing 10 months Post Op Peter Smith Published on Aug 13, 2018 Final blog about my hip resurfacing operation. Rehab, current status and information about the operation. Continue reading →
Read Taj’s Original Story Here September 13, 2018 – I’m happy to report that I LOVE my new hip. I had follow-up xrays which shoed everything looking good, and my non-op hip in perfect shape, as well. Last year I decided to try racing (I’ve been rowing for 9 years, but … Continue reading →