There are 2200+ Personal Hip Resurfacing Stories from Surface Hippies featured. Patients tell their stories about why they chose hip resurfacing, their surgeon, their pre op and post op experiences. They describe their recoveries and how they returned to an active, pain free lives.
January 22, 2011
I am almost 2 weeks post op and I can’t believe it. I arrived home one week ago (Saturday, Jan.15). I would say that the first week after surgery is probably the worst part. I was never in any real bad pain, only stiffness and soreness like I expected. It does take some getting used to the new hip(s). The pain never went above a 3, and when it did, I was … Read the rest
I would have to say that at least subjectively I’m doing well. The surgery began with anesthesia at 10AM and I was discharged at 6PM that evening after having been put through my paces with PT and OT who had me do a short lap around the floor which was all they wanted to see because at the time I felt able to do several city blocks. Relied on the Oxycodone the
Forty-Two-Year Old Female Patient with Dysplastic Hip. Courtesy of Dr. Justin P Cobb, Imperial College London
42 years old underwater photographer and ex-dancer. Painful left hip with strong pain in flexion and internal rotation of the hip, a dysplastic hip with superior and anterior subluxation and joint space loss.
Implanted H1® Ceramic Hip Resurfacing, 46 mm head.
3 years post-op follow-up: acetabular interface is mature and both the femoral neck and periprosthetic pelvic bone is … Read the rest
Today marks a significant milestone for Pat Walter as she celebrates her 15th anniversary of hip resurfacing surgery. In 2006, she underwent a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) procedure performed by Dr. De Smet in Belgium. Her life-changing experience not only improved her mobility but also inspired her to share her journey through the Surface Hippie website.
Hip resurfacing is an alternative to … Read the rest
I’ve great personal news to share. 6 1/2 Months PO, weather cooperating, fantastic night ride on a local mountain biking flow trail. De Smet, Adept MoM, Dec 8, 2023. Thank you Koen!
April 26, 2023
Twenty weeks post op today and doing even better than expected. I’m exercising about five days a week including enjoying mountain biking, stationary biking, ice hockey, slide boarding (ice skating simulator), and a significant amount of walking. Can easily walk … Read the rest
I had my left hip resurfaced in 2002 by Dr Thomas Gross in SC. I was part of the clinical trials to bring resurfacing to the US.
The implant is still intact and aligned. No movement or weight restrictions. I worked airfreight, at times I had to unloaded 53′ semi’s with 2000lb pallets with a manual pallet jack. In 2021, I processed 7 cords of maple at a cabin my wife and I built. I’ve … Read the rest
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 device is newer but all devices are new at some stage.
I feel relieved I don’t have to worry about the risk of metalosis.
I … Read the rest
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 arthroplasty is needed. The femoral head is precious; it is not a surplus part, even when damages. Keeping the femoral head preserves the important load-bearing
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 select. Hearing from patients in their own words is the most powerful way to learn. There is a difference between getting better and getting well. An
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.
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.
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 with the MOM resurfacing, where placement must be precise and done by an experienced surgeon.
With kind regards,
KOEN
For More Information about the Ceramic … Read the rest
Bernd Voigt – hip resurfacing patient shares his recovery video from his hip resurfacing in 2022 with Dr. Volker.
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 Brooks. Just thought I would share another Dr. with great results in Ohio.
