December 30, 2015 It is 11 months since I joined the site, which was invaluable pre op, and likewise even today at 8 months post op. Thanks to Pat and all the contributors, excellent work all! It’s just over 8 months since my op, and as posted previously things are … Continue reading →
January 3, 2012 I had horrific heterotropic ossification from a prior surgery that practically froze my hip in place. This in turned caused the need for further surgery an hip resurfacing. My hip resurfacing was on 06/06/2011 by Dr. Su. To prevent further complications with heterotropic ossification I had to … Continue reading →
As of June, 2014, I am on the road back to full activity, including I believe basketball within the next six or eight weeks – no reason to push it. I’ll be 57 shortly and my BHR will be 4 years old by Christmas. I have no concerns whatsoever that … Continue reading →
December 29, 2015 7-1/2 years on left and 3 years on right and still going strong. I cannot emphasize enough that it takes continued exercise, stretching and conditioning to keep your new (or old) hips going strong. Add a few pounds and go through a lazy spell and I will … Continue reading →
December 25, 2015 Gave myself a christmas treat and went for my first post op ride.Just over three months since my BHR,and feeling good so got hold of some troy Lee padded shorts and did a 23km hilly road ride on my MTB.It was my old after work quick training … Continue reading →
December 25, 2015 Read GZ’s full storie here Gave myself a christmas treat and went for my first post op ride.Just over three months since my BHR,and feeling good so got hold of some troy Lee padded shorts and did a 23km hilly road ride on my MTB.It was my … Continue reading →
July 17, 2017 On the 7th July, 2017 , I celebrated my 3rd Anniversary of BHR Left side. Wow, how the time has disappeared and how I am able to compete “pretty well” in Triathlon, all be it , at Sprint and Standard Distance. The hip has never been better … Continue reading →
Read Full Study Here Hip arthroscopy after hip resurfacing arthroplasty is a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic tool according to a medical study in France… …The researchers had an established diagnosis confirmed and address by arthroscopy in 41 patients. The majority of these patients had iliopsoas tendinosis or excessive metal wear..
Continue reading →Read Complete Study Here Patients who underwent total hip resurfacing arthroplasty experienced significant improvements in general health-related quality of life measures 6 months following surgery, according to results… … included 12 studies with a total of 1,898 patients who underwent total hip resurfacing arthroplasty…
Continue reading →Kiwi Boy’s Full Story Here December 20, 2015 It’s now 17 months post Op., and I’m back !!! on the “horse” and doing OK. I had my first Tri in 20 months, Olympic Distance and survived well. It’s been a longer slow road to recovery, but it sure … Continue reading →
May 6, 2015 So its been 7 months since my Left HR and 6 Years since my Right HR. And I have not run for at least seven years, mainly because after making a good recovery from my first op I started to slowly suffer in my other hip. But … Continue reading →
March 31, 2015 Thanks to all that have posted on this site. It has been a great resource for me while taking this journey. I am 40 yrs old and 5 days post op from HR on right hip with Dr Gross. After reading through the site I realized that … Continue reading →
12/8/2015 My husband did have his surgery done by Dr. Barba. Everything went great and Dr. Barba was amazing. He spoke with us prior to the surgery and then after. He allowed me as much time as I needed with questions and insecurities after the procedure. The communication was … Continue reading →
December 6, 2015 I had right hip resurfaced in March by Dr Gross. Recovery has gone well, started back in the gym after 2 months with biking, bodyweight exercises and light weights. I slowly worked myself back onto the treadmill around 6 months and today I ran my first 5K. … Continue reading →
In Memory of Vicky Marlow Vicky Marlow was a patient advocate who tirelessly help people learn about hip resurfacing. It was her passion and goal in life to let people know about the alternative to total hip replacement. She had both hips resurfacing with Dr. Bose in India. Mary, Vicky … Continue reading →
Original News Release Here December 17, 2015 | Jacksonville, FL A hip resurfacing procedure at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is providing an alternative treatment for young, active men with arthritic problems. Danny Witt was 28 when he first found out he had arthritis in his hip. … Continue reading →
On 13th December, exactly 11 months post right hip BHR I completed a sprint triathlon. Did a fair bit of running from August, gradually increasing distance and speed, plus a load of cycling and swimming. Loads of time spent getting it right and I don’t even think of it. … Continue reading →