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Athletes hip resurfacing stories

10 Year Anniversary for Steve’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2011 with Dr. Gross

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Greetings to Surface Hippies and soon to be Surface Hippies!

Today marks the 10 year anniversary of my bi-lateral hip resurfacing surgery. January 10 and 12, 2011. My resurfaced hips are doing very well and they allow me to be very active and live a healthy life. I am an avid hiker and backpacker even at 65 years old.

I am forever grateful for this amazing procedure and technology. It’s still hard to believe I … Read the rest

1 Year Update Steve Lee’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2019

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1 year anniversary RBHR and 12 year anniversary LBHR X-rays OK Lab report:  Chromium 2.4 ng/ml, cobalt 4.2 ng/ml OK I’ve been active hunting, fishing, skiing, swimming and jogging on a treadmill and feeling great!
Skied backcountry November 25, 2020. Preseason skiing since the Eaglecrest ski area doesn’t officially open until Dec 5. I hiked up with skins attached to skis from the lodge to the top of the mountain. I
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5 Year Anniversary of Alan’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2015

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Alan’s Original Story Here https://surfacehippy.info/tri-hard-alan-s-hip-resurfacing-with-mr-treacy-2015/

5 years for me today I had a right hand side BHR with Dr Ronan Treacy.

General life, I don’t even think about the hip. Haven’t for a long time. I sometimes notice the smaller Range of Movement on that side when doing things like Yoga, Pilates, Circuits etc sessions but one of the benefits of the Covid situation is my Fiancée working from home and these are her main … Read the rest

Isaiah Thomas Hip Resurfacing and Comeback with Dr. Su 2020

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On May 7th 2020 I decided to have resurfacing surgery on my right hip to finally fix my bone on bone issue I been dealing with the last 3 years! The Country’s stoppage was a blessing in disguise for me in terms of allowing me to have the time to recover from this surgery and be mentally & physically ready for the upcoming 2020-2021 NBA season. I’m feeling amazing and grinding everyday! My story is… Read the rest

1 Year Anniversary Jim Thyne’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019

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September 21, 2019

I have been a long distance runner for almost 3 Decades. I took up the discipline seriously when I was in my early 30s. I peaked at the age of 47, PB Half Marathons in 1.15 (75 mins at the age of 47). I continued to train, race in half and full Marathons until right hip pain in 2017 restricted my performance however, I continued to train and race. I average 50 … Read the rest

Master Vittorio Cera’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Calistri 2019

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Left Hip resurfacing surgery the 27th of August 2019

5 months to come to train Vovinam and sports
Thanks to Dr. Alessandro Calistri

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VOVINAM VIET VO DAO Vietnamese Martial Art founded in the 1938 in Hanoi city by Grandmaster Nguyen Loc

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Jim Thyne ‘s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019

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1 Year Anniversary September 2020

Well, it’s been 1 year since my op. I have an annual checkup coming up so I will keep this brief. Absolutely a life-changing procedure for me, very few issues (all minor) and resolved quickly during my recovery. I am now running a steady 50 to 55 miles per week and have already completed the 1/2 Marathon distance in under 2 hours in training. No racing due to Covid however,

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