6 Year Update BHR with McMinn December 2011. Joint continues to function really well with no complications. Very active. Jon’s Original Story January 25, 2013 McMinn did my hip December 2011. Terrific success so far. His web site is really helpful as well. I’m at 13 months post-op and have … Continue reading →
Dave Phelps Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2011 I had my right hip resurface February 23, 2011 by Dr. Mont in Baltimore, MD. I was 39 yrs. old at the time and dysplasia was the diagnosis. It has been a total success, I am doing things again I truly never … Continue reading →
Alistair McAlpine, Ultra-runner, Writer and avid fan of this website. I’m an ordinary guy who enjoys repetition. When I love something I do it often. By default I have become quite good at a few things, running is one. Not running races so much as running for sheer enjoyment. However … Continue reading →
July 27, 2011 I am 2 years down the road I have just run a 5k in 20.47 minutes at my local gym with no pain or discomfort! I run an under 10 football team which I love and enjoy and my new hip resurface has let me do this … Continue reading →
Ian Cheal’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2001/2004 Hip Resurfacing Hiker Ian Cheal’s 1200 Mile End-2-End Walk (BHR McMinn Centre) Ian Cheal reflects on the bilateral hip resurfacing operations that have enabled him to continue his active lifestyle. The intrepid walker is making his way across the United Kingdom … Continue reading →
Arrojos Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2012 April 9, 2012 Hello from Arrojos hospital bed! Did indeed have it done today. Dr. Su told me this morning, the worst that could happen due to my past week is that I’d feel lousy. I told him I am already going to … Continue reading →
Stephen Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Callander 2012 I’m 58, super active, and live in the Lake Tahoe area. Among other activities I’ve run for 35 years and that, combined with other activities and some suspect genes (thanks Mom) led to the deterioration of my hip. I got the OA diagnosis … Continue reading →
Doug Hendee Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2012 Published on Jul 26, 2012 Doug Hendee was highly active—playing lacrosse, running triathlons and leading exercise classes. But arthritis threatened to take away all the things he loved.
Continue reading →Peter Bell’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2008 peter-hip-resurfacing-mr-mcminn-2008 Peter Bell maintains his busy and active life thanks to a hip resurfacing operation in 2008. Since the procedure, the keen runner completed the Everest marathon in 2011. Peter had a left Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) operation undertaken by Mr … Continue reading →
I was a marathoner with 6 years between my last long run and hip resurfacing for protrusio acetabulum with Dr. Koen De Smet in Gent, Belgium. I have to admit that my fanatical pursuit of hip resurfacing was initially driven by a desire to run again. De Smet’s advice — … Continue reading →
April 25 was my one year anniversary of hip resurfacing. I am 58 and have always been active and involved in sports. For many years I ran 2 to 3 times per week (just one to two miles). I also play baseball in some tournaments during the summer. Its not … Continue reading →
Gary at 7 months post op 7 month update… From: gary@e-coach.com December 12, 2007 ..on a cold and windy December morning, i was thinking the following on the way home from my first race back on the bike: 1) BHR Dr Bose: 4/12/07 2) Return home from resurfacing in india, … Continue reading →
Two months ago, Beth put her hip to the ultimate test, participating in the Dam Sprint Triathlon at Lake Perris. The event included an 800-yard swim, a 12-mike bike ride and a 5K run It was 10 years ago. Beth Barney had flown with her husband, Jason, from Utah for … Continue reading →
I had my hips resurfaced (Birmingham) a month apart in 2007 when I was 62 due to restrictive hip movement. I had been running competitive 100 m to 800 metre distances but found I could no longer run the curves. Two years after surgery I was back sprinting – running … Continue reading →
I’ve had BHRs on both hips – left 2004, right 2008. In the last weeks before both ops I was hobbling a quarter of a mile for my morning paper, having to take breathers as pain washed over me. I was on anti-inflammatories to help me sleep. Since both ops … 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 →
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 →
July 29, 2011 Had my consult with Dr. Su on 7/20 and all went well. Found him to be extremely intelligent, likable, approachable and compassionate. Thanks to you all he said I had surely done my research in asking the right questions and voicing my concerns. All pointed to me … Continue reading →