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Additional Hip Resurfacing Stories

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Ed’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rankin 2011 and Dr. Thomas 2012

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Ed Ironman 2012 bilateral hip resurfacing

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 half marathon. Please keep advocating for the procedure that will allow you to stay as active as you want. God Bless

April 2018 Update

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Keith Gruber’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. McLaughlin 2024

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Keith Gruber Hip Resurfacing with Dr. McLaughlin on July 23. 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 surgery. But my hip impingement let to discomfort sleeping at night, difficulty getting out of car, limp at times when walking. I pushed for

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Liz Rae’s PolyMotion Hip Resurfacing 2024

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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.

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Richard Randall’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Galluch 2023

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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.

Rich Randall Hip Resurfacing Dr. Galluch
Rich Randall Hip Resurfacing Dr. Galluch
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JEL’s Jointmedica Polymotion Hip Resurfacing with Dr Bill Farrington 2023

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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 the stage now where I barely know I’ve had surgery. I’m still protecting it but have been for a few light runs (5-10min) and a … Read the rest

Bobby Hillier Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2006/2009

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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 and enjoyed an active lifestyle since the surgery.

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Juan Carlos Bermejo Sanchez Hip Resurfacing 2023

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Hip resurfacing. Resurfacing at age 50 (with English subtitles)
 
Sharing my personal experience of the last few months suffering from bone necrosis of the hip, as well as what is referred to as a surface prosthesis operation on the right hip at the age of 50 and with osteoporosis. Due to the avascular necrosis of the right femoral head that I have suffered since June 2021 and seeing that, after many treatments, everything remains the

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Paul Gardiner Hip Resurfacing 2022

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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 was “grumpy” from the too much.

Paul Gardiner Hip Resurfacing 2022

March 6, 2023

Completed the double BHR today on my right side.
 
Had the first one done

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JMS’s Hip Resurfacing by Dr Ugo Ihekweazu 2022

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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 couple of days post surgery and I tried to end the meds too early but things healed exceptionally well. I did this surgery to continue… Read the rest

Dennis Pinkard’s Hip Resurfacing by Tennessee Orthopedic Assoc 2022

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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 bone marrow. Also, I have run numerous marathons and was a long distance runner for more that 50 years. I’ll be a slow healer but … Read the rest

Fabio Halac Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2007/2009 with Dr. Fernando Gonzalez Moran

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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 always grateful to God, to know who my surgeon was Dr. Fernando Gonzalez Moran , an eminent in the field.
I’ve been playing soccer since
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3 Year Update Jim Thyne ‘s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019

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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 pushed it even more. I cannot emphasise enough and indeed even thank my Surgeon and the NHS staff in Scotland, regarding how much they have… Read the rest

Vince’s Hip Resurfacing 2021

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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 I was ready to start running again, but told me to take it slow, listen to my body, and I’d probably be gassed in a … Read the rest