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Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Tennis

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 19, 2017 by Patricia WalterFebruary 10, 2018
baseballtennisbanner Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Tennis    
  • 5 Year Update Chuck M’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Boettner 2012
  • Anders Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2010
  • Andrew Murray’s Hip Resurfacing Mr. McMinn 1999
  • Andy Murray Former British Number One Has Hip Resurfacing by Professor Max Fehily 2019
  • Andy Murray To Return To Tennis After Hip Resurfacing with Dr. O’Donnell 2017
  • Andy Murray’s Pioneering Hip Surgery was First Developed in Birmingham
  • Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Tennis
  • Bob Bryan Encourages Andy Murray
… Read the rest

Teenage Basketball Player Receives a Hip Resurfacing From Dr. Pritchett 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on June 24, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

 

Aug 17, 2023

Sometimes a picture or even a video is not worth a thousand words or even a few sentences. Just the same, patient’s reports about their surgical experience represent the missing link for patients making the difficult decision about whether to have surgery or the procedure to select. Hearing from patients in their own words is the most powerful way to learn. There is a difference between getting better and getting well. An

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Mat Smith’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2021-2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 11, 2023 by Patricia WalterMarch 11, 2023

About 7 weeks ago (1/18/2023) I had my 2nd (left) hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross. It went great, and I’m recovering well.  I had my first (right) hip done on 6/16/2021.

This is 6 months after surgery showing me playing soccer for the first time after surgery.

 

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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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Isaiah Thomas Hip Resurfacing and Comeback with Dr. Su 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 19, 2020 by Pat WalterOctober 19, 2020
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

Mike D’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Della Valle

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 5, 2020 by Patricia WalterJanuary 5, 2020
Baseball after hip resurfacing with Dr. Della Valle. “Thanks again for another successful resurfaced hip. I now have both hips resurfaced, and I feel almost at full strength after 8 months… Read the rest

Wally Green’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2018

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 18, 2019 by Patricia WalterApril 18, 2019
Wally Green Published on Apr 16, 2019
Hip resurfacing surgery @ HSS by Dr. Edwin SU. The road to recovery. On April 11 2018 I had hip resurfacing surgery by Dr. Edwin Su at the Hospital for Special Surgery. I had waited 10 years too long. My PT told me that if did not get it done immediately I would risk fracturing my hip and never play sports at again. That scared the $%#* out… Read the rest

Bob Bryan Playing Tennis with Brother After Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 18, 2019 by Patricia WalterMarch 31, 2019

Hip Resurfacing patient, Andy Murray, meanwhile, may have been watching on with interest in the match with Bob Bryan.  Bob Bryan secured a second title of the season. Bob is returning to tennis after hip resurfacing surgery at the start of this year.

Bryan had the same hip resurfacing operation as Andy.  He won the three-time Grand Slam champion last summer. He partnered his brother Mike to a 7-5 7-6 (10-8) win over Greece’s Stefanos … Read the rest

Andy Murray’s Pioneering Hip Surgery was First Developed in Birmingham

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 29, 2019 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2019

Read Full Article Here at ITV.com by MR ANDREW PEARSON, MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON:

https://www.itv.com/news/central/2019-01-29/andy-murrays-pioneering-hip-surgery-was-first-developed-in-birmingham/

…The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing technique has enabled thousands of patients, including many high profile athletes, to reduce pain and increase mobility…

…Birmingham Hip Resurfacing restores the natural shape of the joint which means patients are more stable and more active…

…The BHR is also the world’s most successful metal on metal hip resurfacing system with over 140,000 implantations … Read the rest

Andy Murray Former British Number One Has Hip Resurfacing by Professor Max Fehily 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 16, 2019 by Patricia WalterJanuary 29, 2019

Original Article by BBC.com available here:  http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/46916064

andy murry 2019 Andy Murray Former British Number One Has Hip Resurfacing by Professor Max Fehily 2019

Britain’s former world number one Andy Murray had hip resurfacing surgery in London on Monday…

…Prof Fehily added that “90 to 95% of patients who have this surgery are delighted and live a pain-free life”, although none of his patients try to play professional tennis…

…American doubles legend Bob Bryan had a similar operation in 2018. The 40-year-old was on court within five months of his operation and … Read the rest

Bob Bryan Encourages Andy Murray to Have a Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 9, 2019 by Patricia WalterJanuary 22, 2019
Read Full Article Here:  Doubles ace Bob Bryan encourages Andy Murray to press ahead with hip op to give himself chance of return

By MIKE DICKSON FOR MAILONLINE   PUBLISHED: 05:16 EST, 16 January 2019 

‘I would love to see him do a similar surgery, feel the relief that it gives’: Doubles ace Bob Bryan encourages Andy Murray to press ahead with hip surgery to give himself chance of competitive return

…American doubles veteran Bob Bryan … Read the rest

Bob Bryan Tennis Pro Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2018

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 25, 2018 by Patricia WalterDecember 28, 2018

Read Complete Article Here by Dzevad Mesic

Bob Bryan’s hip injury is a thing of the past as he will team up with his brother Mike Bryan to play the Brisbane International in the opening week of the 2019 season… 

… Bob suffered a hip injury during the final against Nikola Mektic and Alexander Peya. Bob tried to play through the pain but the Bryans ended up retiring the final while 5-3 down. ..

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Andy Murray To Return To Tennis After Hip Resurfacing with Dr. O’Donnell 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 16, 2018 by Patricia WalterApril 22, 2018

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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

5 Year Update Chuck M’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Boettner 2012

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 10, 2017 by Patricia WalterDecember 4, 2017

Chuck’s Original Story Here

December 4, 2017  –  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 off season I can get that “achy” feeling after an hour or so playing. But if I use the foam … Read the rest

Marc’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2014

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 19, 2017 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

I have been cleared for all activity without restrictions. I am now playing singles tennis without holding back. I am out of shape (for 95 degree singles tennis), and still feel not as flexible or as strong, but have had no pain even after 2 hours of drills and playing. The hardest thing I find doing is bending and staying down, but I have been standing straight for over 10 years. I expect to continue … Read the rest

Anders Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2010

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterFebruary 11, 2018

I used Dr. Rector in Boulder. I feel the BHR surgery which occurred on April 22, 2010 gave me a
2nd chance at an athletic life. It used to take me 30 or more
seconds to stand up out of a chair. Since my surgery I have been
using the stationary bike for about 1/2 hour and working out on the
elliptical for about 20 mins. 2X per week and balancing on the bosu
ball … Read the rest

Dave Grigg L C+ 3/24/1998 R C+ 2/12/2004 Dr. Amstutz

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterOctober 22, 2017
Ten Year Anniversary

I’m saying hello on the eve of my ten year anniversary. In early 1998 there were fewer than 40 resurfacings in the U.S. and of course no surfacehippy group or knowledge base. My thanks to Keith and all you posters.

My story

A former runner, I had been crippled with OA for a decade and needed crutches just to stand more than 2 minutes. Dr. Amstutz said he’d only seen one or

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Dr. Barry Tannen Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2008

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterOctober 22, 2017

Dr. Barry Tannen (bilateral HR 12/18/08)

I am a 52 year old physician who had bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. Su on
December 18th 2008 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. I had been
diagnosed with moderate to severe osteoarthritis 3 years earlier and
increasingly had to deal with the pain and limitations that this brought on. I
am an avid tennis player who competes locally and in USTA tournaments and
obviously … Read the rest

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