Category Archives: Additional Stories
Ed’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rankin 2011 and Dr. Thomas 2012
April 26, 2025 Hey everyone. I hope all are well. I was reflecting on the early days of my surgery and came back to this site to let everyone know that I am still racing. Fourteen years post op and things are going well, back to running a 9/Min Mile … Continue reading →
Keith Gruber’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. McLaughlin 2024
July 25, 2024 I had my hip resurfacing done Tuesday at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital by Dr John McLaughlin. Surgery went smoothly. Home Wednesday. Feeling pretty good but tired. Note I’m a 65 year old male. Still active, and able to do HIIT (with modifications) and running (with walk breaks) before … Continue reading →
19 Year Update Beth Ellen Cohen Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kennedy 2006
It has been many years since I checked in- 19 years ago I had my surgery with Dr Kennedy in Sarasota,FL. ! All has been well ever since. Continue reading →
Claire Louise Brown’s 19 Year Anniversary of Her Hip Resurfacing
Photo from 2 days ago – happy 19th birthday to my BHR !!!!!!!! Continue reading →
Liz Rae’s PolyMotion Hip Resurfacing 2024
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 →
Steve Arms Hip Resurfacing 2020 Update
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 →
Richard Randall’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Galluch 2023
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 →
JEL’s Jointmedica Polymotion Hip Resurfacing with Dr Bill Farrington 2023
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 →
Bobby Hillier Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2006/2009
I’m 57, Father of (3) three sons, and have always played sports my entire life. I started having hip pain around 1996 & continued to suffer from left hip pain until December of 2006 (hello BHR left hip). I’m a dual BHR recipient (2006 / 2009). I’ve had wonderful success … Continue reading →
Juan Carlos Bermejo Sanchez Hip Resurfacing 2023
Sharing Juan Sanchez hip resurfacing story from 2023 Continue reading →
Paul Gardiner Hip Resurfacing 2022
February 16, 2023 Three months on with my LH Bi laterial Birmingham.Been progressing well, doing heaps of indoor cycling. Went out in the weekend and did 55km on a tough gravel ride and post the ride I feel like I’ve gone backwards with recovery and a bit sore. Doctor said my hip … Continue reading →
Nancy M’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Werst 2008
April 22, 2023 I had my BHR in 2008 in Boulder CO. My orthopedic had only done 4 before me. Dr Michael Werst. I am 63 yrs old and still active. Continue reading →
JMS’s Hip Resurfacing by Dr Ugo Ihekweazu 2022
Update 11 months post hip resurfacing surgery with Dr. Ihekweazu (trained by Dr. Su) in Houston, TX. I had no choice but to stay in Texas for my surgery because of insurance and Dr. Ihekweazu seemed like the best choice and the consultation went great. It was definitely a tough … Continue reading →
Dennis Pinkard’s Hip Resurfacing by Tennessee Orthopedic Assoc 2022
October 22, 2022 Left hip resurfaced by Tennessee Orthopedic Association in Nashville, TN, 17 October. I am in the painful phase of recovery. I am 75 and older than most who have this surgery but because of Vietnam Service I have leukemia and was trying to stay away from the … Continue reading →
Fabio Halac Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2007/2009 with Dr. Fernando Gonzalez Moran
November 29, 2022 I’ve been wanting to tell you my experience for a long time, because I was one of the first to undergo hip resurfacing surgery in this way in my country Argentina. In 2007 it was the first surgery and in 2009 the second. I was lucky, and … Continue reading →
3 Year Update Jim Thyne ‘s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019
October 16, 2022 Jim’s Original Story https://surfacehippy.info/jim-thyne-s-hip-resurfacing-with-professor-meek-2019/ It is now 3 years since Prof Meek (Glasgow) resurfaced my right hip on the NHS (cost me nothing). I completed the Loch Rannoch Half Marathon today ( Perthshire, Scotland) in a time of 1.54! I took it very easy and could have … Continue reading →
Vince’s Hip Resurfacing 2021
February 16, 2022 I Am A Runner (Again).My 3.5 month checkup was today. My bones have fully grown into my implants – they are part of me now. The PA was very satisfied with the X-rays and range of motion, and said ROM and strength will continue to recover.He said … Continue reading →