Read Joe’s Full Story Here I am just over one year removed from right hip resurfacing surgery (BHR) performed by Dr. Anton Plakseychuk at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been hesitant to report, because it has only been a year, but the results have been so dramatic, that … Continue reading →
One Year Update Published on Aug 24, 2016 – John Gentry competed in Marathons, Duathlons and Triathlons for several years. At 50 years old his hip pain kept him from competitions. After Panorama’s Double Birmingham Hip Resurfacing he now is back in the race.
Continue reading →August 31, 2010 I’m now seven weeks post-op and feel great. Last week my surgeon, Dr. Su, said that my recovery was “off the charts”. I’m going to the gym and doing whatever I can to get back to the way I was 5 years ago before OA hit. I … Continue reading →
October 15, 2015 My name is Rob, I have been reading information on this site since 2012, and never posted anything. I figured if other stories have helped me, maybe my story could help someone else. Words cannot express how helpful this site has been to me! Thank you Pat! … Continue reading →
November 30, 2011 I am new here and scheduled for BHR with Dr. Brooks on December 20. I’m also a marathon runner. I know Dr. Brooks says I shouldn’t run for a year, which pains me. December 31, 2011 I had left BHR with Dr. Brooks on December 20. He … Continue reading →
Pete M’s Original Story Here November 19, 2016 UPDATE – my left hip’s second birthday! All is still well. I suspect the scar will always feel a bit strange but the joint itself is great and gives no concern despite all the use it gets, which includes 46 5km races, … Continue reading →
I was a little nervous leading up to the surgery. Who wouldn’t be? The anticipation of pain, the anesthesia, the inherent risk of surgery. I watched every video and read every article on your site. I made sure the house was in good shape. I only have 3 steps getting … Continue reading →
Read Jim’s Full Story Here November 15, 2016 – Wow, does time fly when you’re having fun. I had my bilateral surgery with Dr Scott Marwin on 11/15/11. Being bilateral, I was able to stay at NYU Langone for nine days total having PT three times a day. On the … Continue reading →
Quick Summary, I can not be more happy with my decision to do this so far. It’s incredible. I put both my socks on before I went walking with no help. Every day there is something else that makes this better. If you’re in pain and not doing things in … Continue reading →
November 28, 2010 I had my surgery on 11/15 (LBHR) and it will be two weeks tomorrow. I see the surgeon on Tuesday (11/30) for my first post op visit. So far, everything has been going better than expected. I will be on crutches for three weeks (one to go!) … Continue reading →
March 30, 2015 – I am a former mountain bike racer and was racing at a very high level at one time. I still keep in top cycling shape and after 7 weeks, I am already at full strength on the bike and just 2 weeks ago, it seemed like … Continue reading →
August 1, 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 without … Continue reading →
July 30, 2016 This forum was invaluable in my decision making process so time to give back. I am a 55 year old active male originally from the UK, but have lived in Orlando for 30 years. I am 6 feet tall and weigh 195 pounds. Back in 2012 my … Continue reading →
Read Jeff’s Full Story Here April 16, 2014 – I am 3 1/2 years post surgery. I had my left hip done. I took the first six months off for recovery. Started training in May 2011 and did my first competition in March 2012. I am a black belt in … Continue reading →
Read Paul’s Full Story Here April 4, 2016 – Its about a tad over 8 months now and I am walking between 7 to 10 km a day, I feel that its the right distance for me. I find that if I have a lazy weekend (2 to 4 days), … Continue reading →
November 1, 2014 Injury started with a sports hernia after Crossfit in 09, then spiraled to hip issues soon after. Had right hip done on Jan-2011 for FAI, labrum, also performed microfracture for damaged cartilage. Left hip done Nov-2012 same procedure. This past May both hips failed one month apart. … Continue reading →
Read Blinky’s Full Story Here November 8, 2016 – One year and a few days later I flew to SC for my one year check up with Dr Gross. No problems, just wanted him and Lee to look at my X-rays and manipulate my hips. Well, and I wanted to … Continue reading →
Read Quig’s Full Story Here November 2, 2016 – I had an interesting ‘test’ last week. I disturbed some yellow jackets while messing with some firewood. Before I knew it I was stung 4 times, once on the top of my head, once on my back and twice on my … Continue reading →