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WWE’s Big Show’s Update of Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2017

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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

Patrick C’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Boettner 2016

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In 2015 it had become quite apparent that I would need hip replacement or hip resurfacing on my right hip. I had been training in karate for 44 years and lifting weights/bodybuilding for 42 years…

…Meeting Dr. Boettner at his Manhattan office was all I needed to make up my mind as to how to proceed…

…So it was decided that he would perform the surgery on March 26, 2016. … Read the rest

WWE’s Big Show Receives Hip Resurfacing from Dr. Su 2017

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We’d like to wish @wwe superstar and HSS patient @wwethebigshow the best of luck on his road to recovery following hip resurfacing surgery, which was performed just a few days ago by hip & knee surgeon Dr. Edwin Su! #HospitalForSpecialSurgery… Read the rest

Ron A’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2006

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Since his left BHR hip resurfacing procedure Ron has not skipped a beat!

Scuba diving, tai chi, road biking, and downhill skiing are all activities that he is back out enjoying pain-free.

“Since undertaking my hip resurfacing surgery, I have participated in more than 200 scuba dives in all kinds of conditions and locations, and attained a PADI Divemaster rating through extensive training and testing.

I have ridden my road bicycle thousands of miles, and … Read the rest

Anthony Mundine, Boxer, to Have Mr. McMinn do a Hip Resurfacing 2016

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ANTHONY Mundine has flown to England for emergency hip surgery in a last ditch bid to save his boxing career and fight old rival Danny Green.

Mundine arrived in the UK on Wednesday night for an appointment with Birmingham-based Dr Derek McMinn, a world leader in hip resurfacing, an alternative to a hip replacement.

“I’ve been fighting on one leg for six or seven years,” Mundine…

…Mundine says he is paying … Read the rest

2 Year Update Juno’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2013

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September 24, 2015

I just wanted to check in and show my recent yoga photo. I’ve come so far in the past two years and most can’t believe I am a bilateral hip patient. I recently completed my 200 hour yoga teacher certification. My ROM and flexibility is really great and is getting better every day. I see constant improvement!! In this photo I am hopeful one day the hands will grasp the foot….just need … Read the rest

Karen McNulty Hip Resurfacing Story with Dr. Amstutz 2006

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My surgery date with Dr. Amstutz was 8/29/06.
I had been in considerable pain for four years
before the surgery, but thought it was do to
spinal stenosis. I saw Dr. Amstutz after Kaiser
diagnosed my right hip to be bone on bone
osteoarthritis and would need a replacement and
of course, to wait as long as possible. I met
Calvin Jung , an Amstutz bilateral through a
mutual friend and the hip resurfacing seemed … Read the rest