Gazza’s Hip Resurfacing Story with Dr Kim 2013 March 28, 2013 After getting so much great information from this site I thought I would share my story. Probably there is not much that is different from others experiences, perhaps the Canadian (Ontario) health service experience maybe of interest to some. … Continue reading →
5 Year Update Fifth year still had some nice improvement (believe it or not). This also marks my fifth season back playing soccer. Every season I’ve had little nags here and there (Achilles, hamstrings, calfs, etc) but the hip has been injury free. When my conditioning wanes a bit in … Continue reading →
7 Year Update 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 want pain … Continue reading →
Stephen Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Callander 2012 I’m 58, super active, and live in the Lake Tahoe area. Among other activities I’ve run for 35 years and that, combined with other activities and some suspect genes (thanks Mom) led to the deterioration of my hip. I got the OA diagnosis … Continue reading →
Jeff’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Callander 2013 I used your site to become comfortable with the idea of having a BHR, and having it done by Dr Peter Callander, in San Francisco. I am now 6 weeks post-op and recovering quite well. Did 26 minutes on an exercise bike this … Continue reading →
Nekko’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Migaud 2011 April 13, 2011 My doctor is Professor Migaud, one of the very few surgeons in France that has a strong experience in hip resurfacing. He did (and does) a lot of research about hip and knee reconstruction and revision of infected prosthesis. … Continue reading →
June’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Engh 2010 I had a left BHR on November 11, 2010 with Dr. Andy Engh. I was 48 (almost 49) years old at the time. I am a small boned female and I was bone on bone arthritis with AVN and several cysts, including one large … Continue reading →
Ibbsk’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Konthe 2011 January 26, 2012 I had a RBHR Dec 13, 2011 at Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Konthe. I was told 50% weight on operated leg for 4 Weeks. For the blood clots I do the self injection blood thinner . January 13, 2012 … Continue reading →
Wresting Coach’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Boettner 2009 June 6, 2009 I am a high school phys ed teacher and head wrestling coach in NJ. I am having hip resurfacing with Dr. Boettner at Hospital for Special Surgery on June 6, 2009. June 10, 2009 4 days post-op and feeling … Continue reading →
Douglas’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Mori 2009 I had left hip resurfaced on May 5, 2009 and the right one August 25, 2009. Both were done in Honolulu at Kuakini Hospital by Dr. Hyato Mori. I was 63 at the time. Each recovery was uneventful. I was surfing in 3 … Continue reading →
Phil Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Cook April 17, 2013 I am a 60 year year old male. I finally had my resurfacing (BHR) done by Dr. Cook 04/17/13 and doing great! Dr. Scott Cook was outstanding. I was standing later in the day after the surgery, and moving around the … Continue reading →
Mrs. Kroiss Hip Resurfacing Professor Winter 2012 February 8, 2013 My wife, who is 69, had a bilateral hip resurfacing in Germany in mid November 2012 – together with three weeks of rehabilitation. The hospital stay was for about two and a half weeks because there was a complication: Our American … Continue reading →
October 11, 2007 Dr. James Verner did my surgery. Not sure how many he’s done, but in the Detroit area, he’s one of the more experienced with BHR and I would HIGHLY recommend him!! I’m six weeks post-surgery today. I gave up any walking assistance (crutches/cane) after four weeks – … Continue reading →
9 Year Anniversary 2019 I figured I’d check the hips as well, for my (almost) nine year anniversary. The hips looked great, had blood work done for Cobalt (I guess they just track that now in that office), it came back at 1.0 with both hips. So the progression has … Continue reading →
November 10, 2008 I just got my hip resurfaced Monday, 7 days ago. I guess I didn’t know 100% of what to expect, but I did have some ideas, wish I found this website before I went in instead of after, but am very glad I found this site, its … Continue reading →
Pauline Hopkins Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Mark Bloomfield 2003/2004 I have had 2 BHR’s. One done in May 2003 at the age of 58 by Mark Bloomfield. The 2nd one done in July 2004 at the age of 59 by Mark Bloomfield. They still feel good to date. Pauline Hopkins
Continue reading →My Own Spirit Level Hip Resurfacing 2009 Published on Sep 20, 2012 I hope this gives those of you who are considering a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing some confidence to get the procedure done. I wish I had gotten it done a year earlier, because it made me totally born again … Continue reading →
Martin’s Hip Resurfacing with Sarah Muirhead-Allwood 2013 Just thought I’d share my experience to date in the spirit of this excellent site. I’m an active 59 year-old who, until March 2012, was playing tennis two or three times a week and going on long walking holidays with my wife. Deterioration … Continue reading →