May 5, 2008 I’m 38 and I have just had both hips resurfaced (I am 6 days post the second op, the first was done 13 days ago). I am worried that the flexion contractures I had pre-operatively will stay, as when I try to lie flat on my back, … Continue reading →
Updates January 11, 2017 Just passed six years myself, nothing to report! __________________________________________________ Original Story September 11, 2010 Background I am a 47 year old martial arts enthusiast and instructor. I was diagnosed with OA about 10 years ago; I now realize that this was due to femoro-acetabular impingement, and … Continue reading →
September 7, 2009 My surgeon Mr. McLauchlan is widely recognized as the top orthopaedic surgeon in the North West, not only for THR but also for resurfacings. I was rather lucky in that I had private medical cover through my firm, but an initial consultation cost £160, and the same … Continue reading →
Saturday, December 22. 2007 I’m 52 yr old male New Zealander around 90kg and 178 cm tall who has kept active and in relatively good shape. For me the first indication of hip issues was the severe pain I felt after completing a half marathon run. From that point on … Continue reading →
April 12, 2011 All went well with my RBHR. Its 6 days post op and on 1 crutch since day 4. I like to think in terms of where I will be in a month…2 months..etc. Just keep a positive attitude and don’t be too hurried afterwards. PT is going … Continue reading →
November 21, 2009 I am from the UK and had my left hip resurfaced on 3 November by Mr T.M. Abuzakuk . I have no PT sessions (NHS system for you) and don’t see my consultant again until 6 Jan. I have been given no exercise’s to do, Called hospital … Continue reading →
Update April 29, 2017 This thread is to update my progress after five years on my second hip. I am now going on 71 years and will be taking the National Ski Patrol classes this summer and plan to be an active Patroller this winter at the ski areas in … Continue reading →
September 14, 2009 I am ten days post-op from a BHR procedure on my right hip at UCD Medical Center, Northern California. My surgeon is Dr. Paul Dicesare, the head of Orthopedic Surgery at the University Hospital, a teaching doctor. I have osteo-arthritis in both hips, and dysplasia as well. … Continue reading →
July 19, 2008 My BHR was done 7/10 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta by Dr. Stephen Smith. Guess that makes me about 9 days post-op. I am 62 years old and over the past twelve years have completed about 65 triathlons and various other running events including marathons. Most have … Continue reading →
December 10, 2008 Well here I am, 5 days post-op. My surgeon says everything went to plan. I had an epidural and woke up later with my new hip! To be brutally honest, the only surprise is how much pain I am in – I kind of assumed everything else … Continue reading →
September 10, 2010 I had my left hip surgery on Tuesday of this week. I had many questions prior to the surgery. My advice is to find a good medical team and trust in them to do their job. I think that I tried to anticipate every thing that could … Continue reading →
November 8, 2007 I had a C+ installed in my left hip by the fabulous Dr Harold Boyd on 10/10/02 at the ripe old age of 40. After over 5 years, I don’t even think about having had a hip replacement. I was playing golf at about 6 weeks & … Continue reading →
August 23, 2008 I’m on day 13 with a Cormet hip resurface RH from Dr Boyd in Salem OR.Very impressive and experienced team of staff with around 6oo HR under there belt. I did my due diligence before embarking on this resurface by meeting surgeons from OR,WA,CA and Australia. My … Continue reading →