BHR Dr. Leith Stewart Cape Town Africa Monday, January 21, 2008 2:59 PM 7 1/2 Weeks Post Op I had my follow up with Dr Stewart today, 71/2 weeks in and all’s well and…….I can throw away my crutch! Great news and I have to say I had a chuckle to myself as I read… Continue reading →
RBHR Dr. Clarke February 2007 Story Acquired by Vicky Marlow I am a physical therapist from Lake Placid, NY. I had an insidious onset of right hip pain approximately three years ago which gradually but progressively intensified. X-rays revealed extensive (bilateral DJD), and my local orthopod was all set to give me a total hip… Continue reading →
LBHR Dr. Schmitt 2007 I’m not really much of an athlete now but my need for hip resurfacing stems from being a gymnast and dancer 25 years (and 25 pounds) ago! I am 46 and enjoy bowling and golf. I did not golf at all this year due to hip pain.Today marks 2 weeks since… Continue reading →
LBHR Mr. Pearson December 13, 2007 I’m 50 years old and have just had a left hip resurface, the UK NHS have been absolutely fabulous, my GP asked where I would like to see a consultant and living in Birmingham I didn’t really have to think too hard. I’ve had the procedure at the Royal… Continue reading →
July 23, 2007 Dr. Mori in Honolulu Hi my name is Rick Rubio. July 23rd, 2008 was my one year anniversary of having a hip resurfacing and I ran my second Marathon since the surgery. I am 55 and have always been active and involved in sports. In the early 80’s I started running marathons,… Continue reading →
LBHR Dr. Ure 2007 Now for my little surgery story: I had severe OA in my left hip, but held on to my own joint over 20 years hoping it would go away or technology would improve. I used a lot of alternative and western medicine therapies and the orthopods that looked at my x-rays… Continue reading →
BHR Dr. Callander 2007 Buzz’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Callander 2007 At age 45, Buzz was having a hard time getting around because of a burning pain in his leg. Sitting in meetings was challenging, and even more devastating to his quality of life, he had difficulty sleeping. At 6 feet 9 inches tall, Buzz… Continue reading →