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 →
June 23, 2009 May 4th 2009 I had my left hip done in Honolulu buy Dr. Mori. I was back at work in 14 days and have been blessed with a smooth recovery. I feel so good I have to restrain myself from overdoing activities I think I could do. … Continue reading →
August 11, 2014 Had a BHR on my left hip last Sept 20. I had had arthritis from a previous hip fracture accompanied by severe IT/knee pain. Post-procedure, everything had been going extremely well–I was following the fairly conservative recovery program prescribed by my doctor (no lifting or weight training, … Continue reading →
I had my hip resurfacing surgery with Dr. Su on May 17th at HSS in New York. Its going on 10 weeks post op and everything is going great. Dr. Su is truly a great surgeon and the Hospital for Special Surgery was fantastic. I had surgery on Friday and … Continue reading →
Read Hernanu’s Full Story Here September 5, 2017 – Checking in – August 24th was my 7th anniversary of my first HR, with November 26th coming up as my 7th for my second. Feeling great, can do anything I want to do on it and have gotten back to all … Continue reading →
August 30, 2017 Had my hip resurfacing done by Vijay Bose in Chennai, India in March of 2007. No problems 10 years later. If your bone density is good having a hip replacement is a no-brainer. You would be a fool to get a total hip replacement. Dr. Gross, from … Continue reading →
It’s been almost three years and I never, ever give my hip a single thought. I can work really hard for 12 hours straight, play football with my boy, run at a full sprint, not to mention little things like touch my toes, put on my socks, and do personal … Continue reading →