Category Archives: Athletes Hip Resurfacing Stories
18 Month Update Taj’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2016
Read Taj’s Original Story Here
September 13, 2018 – I’m happy to report that I LOVE my new hip. I had follow-up xrays which shoed everything looking good, and my non-op hip in perfect shape, as well.
Last year I decided to try racing (I’ve been rowing for 9 years, but not racing, and the pain was unbearable by the end). I’m happy to report that at the end of this month I am going … Read the rest
Brian Flanagan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Whately 2018
March 4, 2018
I first met Dr Chris Whately more that 1 year ago. He directly mentioned that I could be a good candidate for Hip Resurfacing. He is from Canada. He took a lot of time to explain everything.
I’ve seen him last week and he explained that he is comfortable with both technics : total hip replacement or hip resurfacing. For my case, he said that I am a good candidate for … Read the rest
Runner’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017
June 18, 2018
I am a runner and had my Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett August 2017. Since then I have run 5 10k’s Our running club has a 10k series that my wife and I participate in. I have noticed that I have pretty much steadily improved my time by a consistent 2 minutes each race, they are all chipped timed. it’s getting easier and I hurt less after each one. it’s Kind of … Read the rest
Christina’s 2 Year Update for Hip Resurfacing with Dr Su 2016 at age 27
I just thought I’d share with everyone that I am 2-years out from my hip-resurfacing with Dr. Su and I am still thrilled with the results. I am an athletic woman of average height and build. I was 27 years old at the time of surgery.
My journey since operation: I spent a very long time trying to get my strength back, which was lost not during the surgery, but during the injury. Limping around, … Read the rest
David’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2018
Back to playing Hockey after Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett.
I was 48 when I received the very surprising diagnosis of arthritis in my left hip. My pain wasn’t that bad at the time so I really didn’t think it was as bad as they said. The first words I heard after my initial X-Ray were “You need a Total Hip Replacement! I was stunned. I thought I had a strained tendon or a torn … Read the rest
10 Month Update David Brewer’s H1 Ceramic Hip Resurfacing by Professor Cobb 2017
David’s Full Hip Resurfacing Story Available Here
Apologies for not updating for a while – absolutely NOT an indication of problems. On the contrary, I have been busy with rehab and training.
I am 10 months postop today. Surgery by Prof Cobb at Charing Cross hospital, London. Device H1 all ceramic clinical trial – NHS.
Last Sunday I raced the Triathlon England National Aquathlon championship – 750m open water swim (non-wetsuit mass start), 5k run. … Read the rest
10 Year and 2 Month Update John C’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008
Read John’s Full Hip Resurfacing Story Here
Last week was the 10 year anniversary on my left hip, and this week I hit the 2 month mark on the right.
All the old timers on here have heard my story too many times, so they can feel free to skip this, but for any newbies on the site, here is my story.
I am a sports instructor year round, teaching high level skiing all day … Read the rest
Jeremy’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2017
July 21, 2018 – Back on the Mats, my hip resurfacing story
Rob Farley’s 18 Year and 3 Year Anniversaries Hip Resurfacings with Mr. McMinn 2000
May 3, 2018 – I’m in good health and busy with a garden project, rebuilding a garden wall. Still competing in motorsport, 3rd in the ACSMC class championship with my 1973 Alfa Romeo GTAm. Still have the STYLUS 231BHP racer but not competing with it right now . Both hips functioning well, one at 18yrs, the other 3yrs now, thanks to Mr McMinn and team.
Regards , Rob
… WWE’s Big Show’s Update of Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2017
Big Show’s Original Story Here
According to The Big Show, who opted for a hip resurfacing over a full out replacement to preserve the possibility of returning the ring, he is faster now, has better range of motion, and has more to give in the squared circle.
“Right now, [my] quality of life is really good. There’s no stiffness. My range of motion is ridiculous.” Big Show said, “I’m not done in the ring yet. … Read the rest
Undertaker’s Return to Wrestling after HR by Dr. Su
Can’t wait for Wrestlemania 34 tonight! Will the Undertaker return to face Cena with 2 resurfaced hips?
Andy Murray To Return To Tennis After Hip Resurfacing with Dr. O’Donnell 2017
Andy Murray will return to action on 11 June at a low-level grass tournament in the Netherlands…
…His return ends months of agonising over his future. He was due to come back in Brisbane, before the Australian Open, but withdrew at the last minute and headed for Melbourne, where his trusted friend and renowned surgeon, John O’Donnell, performed the hip resurfacing operation, where a small sleeve is placed over the joint.… Read the rest