July 31 , 2016 Just had bilateral resurfacing with Dr. Su. I too was forced out of the butterfly after about 40 years playing, and became more of a Phil Esposito. I went in for surgery on a Thursday came out Saturday and was hobbling around my house on Sunday … Continue reading →
March 16, 2017 I am a 61 y.o. woman with “bone on bone” osteoarthritis of my left hip and a chronically low white blood cell count. My recent research indicates that metal-on-metal resurfacing (like with BHR and Biomet devices) poses additional risks for folks with autoimmune disorders like me. So, … Continue reading →
Peter Smith Published on Oct 10, 2017 Short discussion about Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet, Gent, Belgium.
Continue reading →Published on Mar 29, 2018 Professor Cobb Interview About Hip Resurfacing 2017 from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo. Professor Cobb discusses hip resurfacing in general and his experience. He also talks about the future of hip resurfacing. MSK Lab is currently involved in the H1 Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty study for … Continue reading →
Read His Full Story Here October 5, 2017 Backing up to march 21/13 I had my right hip resurfaced with Dr Gross – I was in the Ontario queue for hip resurfacing but due to bone on bone debilitating my life the line for dr Schemitsch was well over 2 … Continue reading →
Nine year update: X-rays look great. Chromium 1.6 ng/ml; Cobalt < 1 ng/ml. Retired May 1, 2016. Skied at least 40 visits last winter. Playing racquetball during the winter/spring. Bagged 6 blue grouse last spring. Bagged forked horn moose 10 days ago and packed entire moose out in quarters over … Continue reading →
At age 67, the onset of osteoarthritis in my right hip was precipitous and debilitating. The chronic dull pain led to many sleepless nights and uncomfortable days. My wife (an internist) happened upon an article about BHR in one of her medical journals and suggested that I explore this procedure. … Continue reading →
In July of 2006, a month before my wedding and in the first year of my thirties, I thought I pulled a muscle in my thigh. I let it drag on for about six months, continuing my usual recreational activities of golf, softball, and ice hockey. Finally in January of … Continue reading →
Many people want to tell the world about their hip resurfacing, so I have designed logos for Surface Hippy Gear products. I now have two stores that feature different suppliers. The QUEENSBORO Store has beautiful embroidered items. I have used their items many times. http://surfacehippy.qbstores.com/ In the past I used Zazzle since they have a… Continue reading →
June 17, 2017 I had L resurfacing done by Dr. Gross 5/10/2016. Of course everyone in my city (Austin, TX) advised me against it, even a ortho here in town that does them. Well it’s true that he couldn’t do my surgery anyway bcs I’m a tiny female. But once … Continue reading →
June 4, 2017 I just got a resurfacing 9 weeks ago from Dr. Palmer at Twin cities orthopedics. After much reading on this great site, and many others, I’ve come to realize that all surgeons are different, including their recovery advice, and all patients are different in their recovery process … Continue reading →
June 12, 2017 Read Lauren’s Full Story Here I celebrate my two year anniversary of RBHR on June 17! It was a tough recovery and a lot of work but overall it has been great…I can do things I have not done in a very long time and the pain … Continue reading →
Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Tennis Cycling Horseback Riding, Motorcycling, Skydiving, Dancing & More Ironman, Triathlon, Marathon and Running Martial Arts, Yoga and Weight Lifting Surfing, Windsurfing, Skiing, Skating and Snowboarding Continue reading →
Jim’s Hip Resurfacing Story. Male, 64, healthy & athletic, low BMI (22.2), normal bone density I had my left hip resurfaced on September 6, 2017 by Dr. Gross in Columbia, SC. So far, easy. I flew in from southern CA. Today is post-op day-4 and so far I’ve had no … Continue reading →
June 28, 2016 Read Kyle’s Full Story Here The same surgeon who resurfaced my left hip 7 years ago, David Mayman at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC, replaced my right hip 7 weeks ago. I have not had a single issue with my hip since David Mayman resurfaced it. … Continue reading →