Patricia Walter
THR Younger Patients at Higher Risk for Revision Surgery
Read Full Study Here …We identified 63,158 patients who had undergone total hip replacement and 54,276 who had total knee replacement between Jan 1, 1991, and Aug 10, 2011, and followed up these patients to a maximum of 20 years… …researchers analyzed data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink on … Continue reading →
Jamie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2017
March 13, 2017 To start off I am a 41 year very active male. I was always active in sports growing up and played college and semi pro football. I would workout 5-6 days a week, basketball twice a week, weightlifting, cardio, & crossfit, in addition to being active with … Continue reading →
Rob’s Bilateral HR with Mr. McMinn 2000 – 2015
August 27, 2013 I had my left hip BHR resurfaced on 20th Nov 2000 by Mr D Mcminn and was working again , landscaping and race driving 3 months later. It’s brilliant and has kept my right hip going much longer than seemed possible ie. 13 yrs , but it … Continue reading →
53 Year Old Woman with HR from Dr. Su to Run Marathon
The active 53-year-old found out she was a candidate for hip resurfacing, which preserves more bone than a traditional hip replacement. Dr. Edwin Sue at the Hospital for Special Surgery performed the procedure on Polis. Read Full Story Here
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Update 2017 I not only finished what is arguably the most difficult full iron distance triathlon race (Challenge Full Wanaka, NZ) in the world but was honored to achieve a 2nd place award in my age group (60-69)! I want to truly thank you and your team for allowing me … Continue reading →
Goran H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2017
Just want to thank everyone involved in my Hip replacement at Anca Medical center. I had high expectations of fast recovery but this is incredible. To try walking with crutches the day after the operation and be able to walk in the city of Gent 4 days after operation was … Continue reading →
11 Year Update Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
11 Year Update 3/15/2017 – My BHR is 11 years old today. It is a gift I received from Dr. De Smet from Belgium 11 years ago. I remember the surgery day as if it were yesterday – the day I was out of pain. I have been out of … Continue reading →
Jim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2015
I had my left hip resurfaced December 14, 2015 by Dr. Schemitsch and the Staff at St Mike’s. I’m a 47 year old active male with a lifestyle that included hockey, golf and a 4-6 times a week workout program. Sadly, for me, the two years leading up to the … Continue reading →
Peter’s Bilateral Hip Surfacing with Dr. Schmalzried 2008
August 13, 2008 I had bilateral surgery in January of 08 – I found this web site around 6 months prior to that time and had the same reaction, what a godsend. After recovering from an arthroscopic surgery to my right hip in May of 07 and I had one … Continue reading →
Suzanne’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2008
I am two weeks post op with Dr. Raterman. I live in New Mexico and traveled to Tampa for surgery and am certainly glad that I did. Dr. Raterman has now done more than 270 procedures. He did a resurfacing on my right hip and I will return to Tampa … Continue reading →
Don’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006
My name is Don Kirk and I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. Last fall I discovered that my right hip would need replacing. I had received an injury to this leg when 5 years old and the doctors used a 4″ long plate to rejoin my femur. After 55 years this … Continue reading →
David Hodges Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
BHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. James Pritchett I am submitting this journal for those who are contemplating hip resurfacing with Dr. James Pritchett at Swedish Orthopedic Institute in Seattle, WA. I am a 43 yr old male who has been very active all my life. Up until one year ago … Continue reading →
Eric’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2006
From “The Other Side” – Dr. Mont Had my resurfacing done by Dr. Mont at Sinai in Baltimore on Feb. 13, and am progressing slowly. The arthritis pain is gone, as is the lower back pain I used to wake up with on the side of my (old) bum hip. … Continue reading →
Lefty’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2007
Lefty – 73 years young I’m doing well nine days after my left hip was resurfaced by Dr. Mont at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. The first three days after surgery were somewhat discouraging, but on the fourth day I started using crutches, which I find to be MUCH preferable to … Continue reading →