Ben and son Will 4 days post op Surgery Type: Bi-lateral Hip Resurfacing Dates: Right Hip – 6/5/08, Left Hip (plus some Achilles tendon repair by Dr. Lamm) 6/12/08 Age: 47 male, 5′ 9″, 200 lbs, active before surgery My Story: I learned that I had Osteoarthritis on my 47th … Continue reading →
Metal-on-Metal (MoM) Hip Resurfacing has been around longer than many people realise. The BHR actually belongs to a family of MoM resurfacings that Mr McMinn began developing in the early 1990s. Hip resurfacing was of course introduced as an alternative to total hip replacement (THR) and aimed at younger patients … Continue reading →
I wanted to tell everyone of my great experience with Dr. Gross in Columbia, SC and the excellent care I received from his staff and the hospital staff. Everyone was extremely kind and caring. As I had never had any major surgery, I was very anxious prior to surgery. I … Continue reading →
I am in Ghent recovering from a HR with Dr. De Smet. I decided to go with him after I read his article on metalosis and dislocation. Bart (surg tech) mentioned he is the top authority on metal ion shedding from implants. Alignment seems the most critical issue and … Continue reading →
Update March 8, 2017 – Hard to believe it’s been almost 9 years! My BHR is doing great! After my surgery on May 8, 2008, my recovery went very well and I biked over 600 miles from June – September of 2008. That might not be normal but I can … Continue reading →
Carolina Medical Center Patient Choice International Ltd UK Freephone: +44 (0) 800 038 5110 Email: email@patient-choice-international.com As the first in Poland he began to perform operations resurfacing total hip way of BHR. From 2003 to today, he performed more than 500 operations this method with very good results. Only 6 … Continue reading →
Dr. Laskowski Patient Choice International Ltd UK Freephone: +44 (0) 800 038 5110 Email: email@patient-choice-internation.com Carolina Medical Center BHR HIP ARTHROPLASTY When it comes to the total hip replacement using the BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) method, only the articular surfaces are being replaced. Of all the systems available on the … Continue reading →
Published on Jul 26, 2013 BBC Watchdog reports on the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) implant, first aired on August 2nd 1999. Derek McMinn MD FRCS, the pioneering orthopaedic surgeon behind the BHR, talks about hip resurfacing as the bone conserving alternative to total hip replacement (THR). Professional Badminton player … Continue reading →
February 22, 2017 I underwent the BHR hip resurfacing procedure in January, 2007 at the age of 53. I remember being a bit apprehensive at first. I realized though that I had arrived at the crossroads in life where my arthritic hip was seriously compromising my quality of life. With the personal … Continue reading →
Category: HR Women/Small Men Dr. Bose of India Discusses Hip Resurfacing for Females and Small Men 2015 Dr. Brockwell Discusses Women and Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet Discusses Hip Resurfacing for Women Dr. Gross Discusses Hip Resurfacing and Women Dr. Pritchett Discusses Hip Resurfacing for Women and Small Men … Continue reading →
Update February 23, 2017 – 5 years a bi-lat bhr as of today, all observations on earlier post above apply, clearly a success for me. Read Dan’s Full Story Here
Continue reading →February 22, 2017 – I just concluded my ten year follow up and I am happy to report that all is well. My daily workouts regularly include treadmill and bicycling. I look forward to continuing the enjoyment of my pain free mobility for years to come. Hopefully, for the rest of my life! … Continue reading →
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: MICHAEL DEAN (R BHR 10/11/10, L BHR 10/31/13) Hip Resurfacing…Before and After Before Surgery: -Little sleep…sometimes as little as 45 minutes at a time -Constant limp -Vicodin -Could NOT start bike race -Bike riding hurt -Could not run -Constant back pain and continuous chiropractic appointments After Surgery: … Continue reading →
March 11, 2015 I’m a 5’8″ 170lb. 59 yr. old active male from Michigan. I had a LBHR done on 11/4/2014 by Dr. Philip Schmidt in Michigan. I was cleared to start hitting short irons after 2 months, at 3 months no restrictions. No pain – no more naproxen – … Continue reading →
I researched the BHR method extensively before I made the appointment with Dr. Schmitt. He is very easy to talk with and explains the details of the surgery completely. He uses the direct lateral approach and he will tell you the benefits of this technique… …Dr. Schmitt will prescribe 1 … Continue reading →