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Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 9, 2017 by Patricia WalterMarch 10, 2018

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surfacingskatingskiing Athletes Hip Resurfacing Stories… Read the rest

20 Year Anniversary Jeff Dullum Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2002

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 1, 2023 by Patricia WalterFebruary 1, 2023

Jeff Dullum 20 year anniversary hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet

20 years ago this week, I received my pair of Chromium Cobalt BHR metal hip implants from Dr. Koen de Smet in Ghent, Belgium.

I am so lucky, confident and inspired about my hips that I trained at Ten Kicks gym this week where my daughter fights and coaches…and celebrated my hips with 10 kicks on the heavy bag.

I won’t continue kicking the bag…I want the hips to last at least another 40 years … Read the rest

Nicklas Backstrom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2022

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 6, 2023 by Patricia WalterJanuary 6, 2023

Original Article:  https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/35377168/how-nicklas-backstrom-accelerating-return-ice-hip-surgery Article by  Emily KaplanESPN  January 5, 2023

 

Nicklas Backsstrom hockey player with hip resurfacing

The Washington Capitals center’s nagging left hip had deteriorated to the point where he had a hard time putting on his socks and shoes. He struggled to play with his kids (ages 9, 6 and 2). He walked around the team facility with a limp…

…Only two active NHL players before have had their hips resurfaced. Defenseman Ed Jovanovski underwent 10 months of rehabilitation … Read the rest

Vince Slupski’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 11, 2022 by Pat WalterDecember 11, 2022
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vince slupski hip resurfacing 2021

I had hip resurfacing in Nov 2021. After I was cleared to run in February, I ran almost 4 miles from the doctor’s office (anything worth doing is worth overdoing, right?). I took a bus the rest of the way home and my hip hurt for days. A month later I was at 10 miles, and my hip hurt for days. Kept at it through the summer. Ran a half marathon in September – like

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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 11, 2022 by Pat WalterDecember 11, 2022

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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Mary Ellen Loranger’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 11, 2022 by Pat WalterDecember 11, 2022
November 29, 2022    Want to tell you there is “light” at the end of the tunnel friends!!!!! Mary Ellen Loranger 2022 Hip Resurfacing done in 2020 by Dr. Mont and I’m back 2 years later running BETTER than ever- I’m serious my gait is SO improved!!!- biking, swimming, lifting weights, and climbing mountains to express my absolute gratitude!!!!  Have patience, trust the process, believe in yourself and know that hope is a wonderful thing!!!! ANYTHING is POSSIBLE!!!!… Read the rest

Beau Necco’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2022

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 11, 2022 by Pat WalterDecember 11, 2022
Beau Necco Hip Resurfacing Dr. Su 2022 Four months post op right right hip Resurfacing from Dr. Edwin Su. It was my slowest half marathon, but it feels so good to be back.… Read the rest

3 Year Update Jim Thyne ‘s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 31, 2022 by Patricia WalterOctober 31, 2022
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

6 Year Update Puckeater’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 31, 2022 by Patricia WalterOctober 31, 2022
Puckeater’s Original Story  https://surfacehippy.info/puckeaters-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-su-2016/ Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent!… Read the rest

10 Year Update Vince Obsitnik’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 7, 2022 by Patricia WalterSeptember 17, 2022

Vince’s Original Story: https://surfacehippy.info/vince-obsitniks-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-brooks-2012/

I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Brooks on January 18, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic and recently had my 10 year checkup  on August 12, 2022.  The left hip was perfect on the xray and, for the last 10 years I have had no excess Cobalt/Chromium ions in my blood.  In the last ten years, I have not had a single issue with my replaced hip.  My original goal

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Peter Walters Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Domb 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on May 4, 2022 by Patricia WalterMay 4, 2022

Peter is 61 years old and is doing a squat with 315 pounds. He had hip resurfacing in both hips by Dr. Domb of Chicago.

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Puckeater’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 23, 2022 by Patricia WalterOctober 31, 2022

6 Year Update October 20, 2022

Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent!

4 Year update March 25, 2020

I started this thread about 4 years back when I got my Bilateral resurfacing by Dr. Su. Thought I would post an update 4 years down the road. My hips could not … Read the rest

Tony’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 22, 2022 by Patricia WalterFebruary 22, 2022

August 20, 2021

I am a 62 year old male. I have been very active all my life. My main physical activity is long distance cycling both on the road and on the trails here in Northeast Ohio during March to November. During November to March I hike in a wooded area and hike 5-6 miles per day. I have been cycling since 1982 and a normal year of cycling mileage will range during a … Read the rest

Vince’s Hip Resurfacing 2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 17, 2022 by Patricia WalterFebruary 17, 2022

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

10 Year Update Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Marwin 2011

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 16, 2022 by Patricia WalterFebruary 16, 2022

November 8, 2021 – Jim’s Original Story Here

It’s been a great 10 years!

Thank you Pat, for all the important information that you make available on this site. Thank you to Dr Scott Marwin, who I found on this site. He performed the bilateral surgery for me back when same day bilaterals were a rarity. And thank you to all the physical therapists at NYU Langone Rusk rehab center for getting me ready for … Read the rest

12 Year Update Phil Wadsworth’s Bilateral Dr. Brooks 2010

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 10, 2022 by Patricia WalterFebruary 10, 2022

Both hips done 12 years ago. Just finished 9 day, 100+ mile XC ski vacation at Lake Tahoe CA. Amazing trails and no issue with my hips, my wife complains I am faster with “ball bearing hips”. Enjoying the pain free fun outside.

Phil Wadsworth 12 Year Update Phil Wadsworth's Bilateral Dr. Brooks 2010
Phil Wadsworth bilateral hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2010

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Kevin Hunter Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross 2020/2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 10, 2022 by Patricia WalterFebruary 10, 2022

February 1, 2022

1st hip – June 2020. September 2020 returned to caddying (5-7miles of walking/jogging) 2nd hip – April 2021. August 2021 – Returned to caddying. November 2021 – Started playing pickleball for first time and move as well as Iprior to any hip issues. Total flexibility and strength is probably not where it was, but not noticeable for my desired activities, golf, biking, walking/running, pickleball, and keeping up with grandkids. I’m very grateful … Read the rest

Drake Green’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 10, 2022 by Patricia WalterFebruary 10, 2022

Today my resurfaced hip turns 1! Thank you Lord and thank you Dr Pritchett.

Drake Green Drake Green's Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2021
Drake Green 1 year anniversary hip resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2021

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Paul Bridgewater’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 3, 2022 by Patricia WalterFebruary 3, 2022

October 3, 2021

I just ran my first post surgery race – 10K road race in Minster OH. Hit a 37:58 at a 6:08 pace. 85th percentile in Age Grade which is National level and close to International (90th), which I was before OA kicked in. Hip continues to improve regarding soreness. I splashed out on Nike Alpha Fly Zooms. Great cushion and nice spring return, really reduces pounding. It has been a long … Read the rest

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