I have a PolyMmtion right hip and it is about 6 months old. I am so far very pleased in that I am basically back to normal and very active again – I am able to start running in July which was my main motivation for resurfacing. I know the … Continue reading →
Dr. Pritchett Presentation of Hip Resurfacing for Teenagers at Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Annual Meeting in July 2023. Rarely, teenagers present with hip issues that impair their independence and impact their activities of daily living. The great physical demands placed on a teenager’s hip present a challenge if … Continue reading →
Aug 17, 2023 Sometimes a picture or even a video is not worth a thousand words or even a few sentences. Just the same, patient’s reports about their surgical experience represent the missing link for patients making the difficult decision about whether to have surgery or the procedure to … Continue reading →
https://youtu.be/ZLy_GtjnSuA?si=wHnoZIE_LVeWLRVr I share my personal experience of the recovery process from hip osteoarthritis with the Birmingham hip resurfacing operation performed by Dr. Domb at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, USA.
Continue reading →At 73, Tim needed his other hip replaced. He had a hip resurfacing in 2010 and wanted that for his other hip. He met with Dr. Domb and received a second hip resurfacing. He feels is rehab and recovery is nothing short of miraculous.
Continue reading →Dear Pat Here is an update of the COC ReCerf resurfacing. Ceramic on Ceramic Device: ** I have done 250 now. The study is just continuing with over 800 done worldwide. ** Now we have 5 year results. They show no real problems, beside the usual difficulties we have seen … Continue reading →
Bernd Voigt – hip resurfacing patient shares his recovery video from his hip resurfacing in 2022 with Dr. Volker.
It has been a while but since undergoing my 2nd hip resurfacing in 2020 the results have been just as stellar although a longer road to full recovery.https://youtu.be/baxVQ9xNtSA?si=adEuCGCyg1rQE99r
Continue reading →I wanted to share my experience at: https://www.ovsurgical.com/our-physicians/david-b-galluch-md-faaos/. This was my second Birmingham Hip Resurfacing in 2023. My first was at Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Brooks in 2019. This one went well and was back to bowhunting and showing wrestling technique in 3 months. Dr. Galluch spent some time with … Continue reading →
“Hi, my name is Chris Affinati. I graduated from Sacred Heart University, where I played Division I NCAA Hockey. I played 18 years of professional hockey. When I first noticed my hips, it was in 2002. I was playing for Sacred Heart University, my hips were very stiff, a lot … Continue reading →
Read Complete Study Here: https://surfacehippy.info/pdf/dr-gross-2023-20year-survivorship-study.pdf Abstract Background At the turn of the century, over one‑third of total hip arthroplasties comprised metal‑on‑metal bear‑ ings. As this patient population and their implants age, it is crucial to understand associated late failure modes and expected long‑term functional outcomes. We report the long‑term results … Continue reading →
Information about hip resurfacing statistics available at the 2023 Australian OANJRR available here: https://aoanjrr.sahmri.com/documents/10180/1579982/AOA_NJRR_AR23.pdf/c3bcc83b-5590-e034-4ad8-802e4ad8bf5b?t=1695887126627 Information about hip resurfacing from 2023 report
Continue reading →Our international patients from last week February 29, 2024 : bilateral, ceramic on ceramic Recerfs hip resurfacing, metal on metal Adapts hip resurfacing, and hip resurfacing revisions. Patients from Canada, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Sweden and Russia!
Continue reading →I am a 28yo male who just had Left Hip Resurfacing at the Cleveland Clinic in Vero Beach, FL on January 31, 2024. I wanted to tell everyone my story as it definitely helped me with making my decision, so hopefully it will help others too! In 2017 I started … Continue reading →
I’ve benefited greatly from reading posts on this site over the last few years (thanks Pat) so thought I’d pass on my experience. I had the new Jointmedica Polymotion Hip Resurfacing with Dr Bill Farrington in Auckland NZ about 4.5 months ago and it’s been a life changer. I’m at … Continue reading →
Update September 4, 2023 So it is Friday, the anniversary but today’s close enough, I am a year in. Yesterday I accompanied by 78 year old dad on his stock 20 mile bike ride. Hes fit and I can never catch him in the last mile when he kicks. Yesterday … Continue reading →
Read Complete Study Here: https://boneandjoint.org.uk/article/10.1302/2633-1462.46.BJO-2023-0015.R1/pdf Hip resurfacing arthroplasty as an alternative to total hip arthroplasty in patients aged under 40 years. A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF 267 HIPS. Study. June 2023. P. N. Ramkumar, H. J. F. Shaikh, J. J. Woo, H. S. Haeberle, M. Pang, P. J. Brooks From Cleveland … Continue reading →
Patrick Kane, hockey star, has received a hip resurfacing. An article about his career and hip resurfacing is available here: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/37999418/patrick-kane-free-agency-nhl-2023-blackhawks-rangers-surgery Dr. Domb from the American Hip Institute in Illinois discusses hip resurfacing in the article: “Dr. Benjamin Domb, founder and medical director of the American Hip Institute in Illinois, … Continue reading →