Read Luann’s Full Story Here I am the ex jockey and cutter/reined cowhorse rider that has a right hip resurfaced with Dr Sparling in Vancouver, WA (Wright C+) 7 years ago at age 45 (petite female). I am still doing great, no complications and can pretty much do whatever I … Continue reading →
RA Gram’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Lammens 2015 I just officially joined this website today (two weeks post-op for Birmingham Hip Rresurfacing), although I browsed the site for the 18 months or so prior to surgery to understand what BHR was all about (versus total hip), what expectations should be, … Continue reading →
Larry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Hickman 2011 June 22, 2011 I had RBHR the day before yesterday with Dr. Joshua Hickman in Bountiful, UT. I was up and walking the afternoon of surgery and discharged the next day after I convinced the PT that I was stable on crutches. I … Continue reading →
Lkalok’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pressman 2011 March 12, 2011 I recently had my second BHR on my left hip on Feb. 28, 2011 by Dr. Ari Pressman (Southwestern PA). I am 12 days post op and feeling great! My only problem is that I developed a large hematoma … Continue reading →
Liz’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Witt 2007 August 6, 2007 I am just about 3 weeks post op from a hip resurface where they did a little extra, and so I have a plate and 2 screws as well as the resurface. My surgeon removed a bit of bone to … Continue reading →
Lucinda Tucker’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Barba 2006/2010 Nov 26, 2014 Hard to believe 8 years ago I had my first resurf and started resuming life as someone that was no longer crippled. Then 4 years later I need a resurf on my other hip. Since then it’s been … Continue reading →
3 Year Anniversary of Jim Sweeney’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Marwin 2011 It’s hard to believe it but tomorrow will be three years tomorrow since my bilateral HR at NYU Hospital for Joint Disease with Dr. Scott Marwin. It’s been a great three years. If I didn’t remember the … Continue reading →
Denise’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kelly 2012 December 25, 2011 I have chosen Dr Cynthia Kelly with Colorado Limb Consultants. We had a great consultation with her, her confidence in the procedure, experience with the whole hip AND BHR, as well as her demeanor went a long way to solidify … Continue reading →
Linda G’s Hip Resurfacing 2009 August 29, 2009 I was 51 at the time of surgery, but very, very active. I was in excellent physical shape and my Dr expected me to be one of his top patients in terms of recovery time, etc. As Pat has said in her … Continue reading →
Matthew Goss Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Levengood 2011 Uploaded on Apr 27, 2011 In this video I am walking cane-free in week 5 post-op of surgery. I officially dropped the cane week 4 plus 3 days. It was hard the first couple days, but quickly my muscles responded and became … Continue reading →
Len’s Hip Resurfacing Mr. McMahon 2013 November 12, 2013 I am 2 days after surgery. It’s great to finally get it done.must admit a bit emotional beforehand.Accorging to surgeon all went well. Now sporting a 54 mm cup and a 48 mm cap.up on the walker yesterday and doing th … Continue reading →
Leonardo’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Velkes 2008 December 13, 2008 My name is Leonardo and I did Resurfacing on my left hip on 4/12/08 by the doctor Steven Velkes in Israel.First I would like to thank Pat for the great Website that helped me a lot !!! I’m 36 years old … Continue reading →
Len’s Hip Resurfacing 2010 May 29, 2010 I am a 49 YOM. I have always been active, have a physical job and love hockey and baseball. I was diagnosed with OA last year and had a hip resurfacing done in Ottawa May 20, 2010. 2 days later left for a … Continue reading →
Larry M’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2014 June 16, 2014 I’m a 29 year old male and I just had a couple BHR’s done. Yes I’m young but I had bone spurs, terrible range of motion and OA which stopped me from enjoying running and playing sports that I once had … Continue reading →
Larry’s BMHR 2008 November 3, 2008 I had my op on 16th October and have had blurred vision since then. I’ve been to my doctors and he put it down to the drugs and op. April 28, 2009 I had my mid-head (left) done ,last October 16th and went through … Continue reading →
January 22, 2009 Floyd Landis is coming back to cycling, and says his sport will be better for it. Landis’ feel-good story came to halt when he was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France victory following a doping scandal and protracted fight in courts around the world. He said … Continue reading →
Updated 12/21/2011 12/16/2011 Update BHR is still going strong, I am now up to 3 post op Ironman finishes, 6 half Ironman’s, Leadville MTB this past summer and with a metal hip RAN a 42 min 10k (which is about a 6:30 mile pace) and a 1:41 half marathon!! And … Continue reading →
My name is Larry Schmidt. I am a 55 year old male, and on April 4, 2008 I had hip resurfacing surgery with Dr. Jeff Lawrence at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua Wisconsin. I did an extensive amount of research on the Surface Hippy site, and wanted to thank you … Continue reading →