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What is Hip Resurfacing?

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 2, 2024 by Patricia WalterJuly 21, 2024

Hip Resurfacing is bone conserving and does not requiring the removal of a large portion of the femur.

Hip Resurfacing allows the patient to have an active life with no restrictions after surgery. Patients are able to return to sports and activities they love.

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28th Year Anniversary of the First BHR Surgery by Professor McMinn 1997

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 11, 2025 by Patricia WalterAugust 11, 2025

The McMinn Centre is proud to announce the 28th Anniversary of the very first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing carried out by Professor Derek McMinn. This patient is still going strong 28 years after receiving his BHR in 1997! Professor Derek McMinn

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Polymotion® IDE Hip Resurfacing Study Reaches 100 Surgeries

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 1, 2025 by Patricia WalterAugust 1, 2025

30 Jul 2025 We’re proud to share that we have successfully completed the 100th surgery in our ongoing U.S. Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study of the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System. Launched earlier this year, the study is designed to evaluate the safety and performance of our Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing system … Continue reading →

ReCerf Receives it’s CE Mark, Advancing Access to Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Across Europe

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 4, 2025 by Patricia WalterJuly 4, 2025

LEATHERHEAD, England, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MatOrtho® is proud to announce that the ReCerf® Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty (HRA) has received its CE mark, confirming compliance with European safety and performance standards. This important milestone expands access to hip resurfacing, enabling wider availability across the UK, Europe and internationally where … Continue reading →

Polymotion® IDE Study Reaches 30% Enrollment Milestone

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on June 23, 2025 by Patricia WalterJune 23, 2025

23 Jun 2025 Momentum Builds as Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing IDE Study Reaches 30% Enrolment and Expands to Nine Active Sites in the US. We are pleased to announce that the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing (PHR®) IDE study has now reached 30% of its target enrolment. This reflects the strong momentum behind the … Continue reading →

Polymotion Trial Surgeons and Centers in US

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on June 9, 2025 by Patricia WalterJune 9, 2025

This is a list of the doctors and medical centers participating in the US trials of the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing System by JointMedica 2025

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JointMedica Presents Dr. Gross, Dr. MacKinzie and Mr. McMin Discussing Hip Resurfacing 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on May 6, 2025 by Patricia WalterMay 6, 2025

This year, JointMedica invited four global hip resurfacing key opinion leaders to discuss their take on hip resurfacing at the ISTA 2023 Hip Resurfacing Breakfast Symposium (Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel) in November 2023. Based in Worcester UK, Jointmedica Ltd is innovative company producing cutting-edge technology to assist surgeon … Continue reading →

Alan Stewart’s 5 Year Anniversary Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 26, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 26, 2025

April 23, 2025 – 5 Year Anniversary of my Bilateral Hip Resurfacing I recently celebrated the five year anniversary (2019) of having both my hips resurfaced by Dr. Gross in Columbia, SC. I’ve been very happy with the results. I’ve been running half marathons and did Bicycle Ride Across Georgia … Continue reading →

ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Surgeons

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 10, 2025 by Patricia WalterSeptember 29, 2025
ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Surgeons Australia Prof. William (Bill) L. WalterMBBS (Syd), FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA, PhD (surgery)***1200 Hip Resurfacings to date***300 ReCerf to date***Kolling Building10 Westbourne StreetRoyal North Shore HospitalSt Leonards NSW 2065Phone: +61 0(2) 9160 6662 (Aust)Email: lmcdonald@billwalter.com.auWebsite: http://billwalter.com.auProf Patrick Weinrauch***1000+ Hip Resurfacings to dateMBBS (Qld) MEng … Continue reading →

Professor Walter Interview

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 9, 2025 by Patricia WalterAugust 10, 2025

Prof. William (Bill) L. Walter MBBS (Syd), FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA, PhD (surgery)***1200 Hip Resurfacings to date***250 ReCerf Hip ResurfacingsMBBS (Syd), FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA, PhD (surgery)Kolling Building, 10 Westbourne StreetRoyal North Shore Hospital,St Leonards NSW 2065Phone: +61 0(2) 9160 6662 (Aust)Email: lmcdonald@billwalter.com.auWebsite: http://billwalter.com.au/ Biography: Prof Bill Walter Bill Walter, Orthopaedic Surgeon, … Continue reading →

Polymotion IDE Study Locations

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 2, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 2, 2025

We are excited to announce the recent launch of our IDE Study for the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing Device. The IDE study aims to evaluate the safety and clinical effectiveness of the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System. ​There are currently nine sites in the USA and one international site in Bermuda participating. … Continue reading →

Sveva’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2024

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 12, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 13, 2025

Ceramic on Ceramic Resurfacing in Belgium. 2024 (ReCerf)5’4” / 51y living in the US Thank you to all those who helped me along the way. Thank you Pat for this site! My first symptoms began in 2002 (28y) when I tore my Labrum and fell to the floor in a … Continue reading →

ReCerf Two Year Study Results

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 7, 2025 by Patricia WalterJuly 14, 2025

Two-Year Results of Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing in an International Multicenter Cohort David Lin, MBBS a, Joshua Xu, MD a,*, Patrick Weinrauch, MBBS b, David A. Young, MBBS c, Koen De Smet, MD d, Andrew Manktelow, MBBS e, Paul E. Beaule, MD f, William L. Walter, MBBS a,g Read Full Study … Continue reading →

Dr. De Smet Interview

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 7, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 7, 2025

Updated 7/4/2015 Free Email Consultation 3200 Hip Resurfacings to date *** Dr. Koen De Smet 3200 Hip Resurfacings to date *** AMC Anca Medical Centre Xavier De Cocklaan 68.1 9831 St.Martens Latem (Deurle) Belgium +3292525903 www.heup.be Valle Giulia Roma Italy www.ancaclinic.it E-mail: helpdesk@heup.be   Dr. De Smet’s  Medical Profile Hip Resurfacing for Women and Small… Continue reading →

US Clinical Trials for Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System Started

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 27, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 29, 2025

US clinical trials have begun for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System. Information about facilities and surgeons is included. Male and female participants Continue reading →

KEMH Takes Part In Hip Replacement Innovation

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 19, 2025 by Patricia WalterFebruary 19, 2025

February 17, 2025    https://bernews.com/2025/02/kemh-pioneers-hip-replacement-innovation/ King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is participating in an FDA clinical study for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing implant, making it the first overseas center to contribute to this groundbreaking research. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is part of a US Food and Drug Administration … Continue reading →

JointMedica Polymotion Device Discussion at Hip Resurfacing Symposium October 2024

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 19, 2025 by Patricia WalterFebruary 19, 2025
A Hip Resurfacing Symposium was help held back on October 2024 in Chicago. An hour long video of the session if available  featuring Dr. Craig Della Valle, Dr. Tom Gross and Dr. Scott Marwin, with  Dr. Sharat Kusuma moderating the discussion. https://vimeo.com/1047765496/9161bdf826 Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing – A Patient’s Perspective on Long-Term Success

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 31, 2025 by Patricia WalterOctober 3, 2025

** March 15, 2025 will be my 19 year Anniversary ** of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. During these years, I’ve carefully tracked hip resurfacing outcomes and patient experiences. What I find most encouraging is that 73% of hip resurfacing patients … Continue reading →

Understanding Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 31, 2025 by Patricia WalterJuly 14, 2025

Many patients don’t know there are two main choices when looking at hip surgery – Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement (THR). I’ve spent years studying both procedures and helping patients understand their options through the Surface Hippy website. Hip resurfacing saves most of your natural bone. The surgeon only … Continue reading →

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