Patricia Duke’s Hip surfacing with Dr. Gross 2006
I began having some groin pain in the summer of 2004. An avid gardener and horseback rider, aches or pains weren’t uncommon and I didn’t pay too much attention to it. In the fall, I went on a two week trip and thought it would be a good rest for whatever muscle was bothering me.
On the way home on the plane, it seemed that the groin … Read the rest
Dave Eddy Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999
This archive footage shows badminton player Dave Eddy in action on the court. Dave has represented England over fifty times, winning a World Championship in the process and has bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) which were both performed by Mr McMinn some fourteen years apart.
Dave says surgery ‘transformed’ him from “something of a cripple to someone who could walk normally and play badminton to whatever … Read the rest
Colin Gittins Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2006
Colin Gittins describes his experience of having a bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) operation. The keen football player is now back on the football field twice a week and also enjoys regular games of squash and circuit training. His procedure was performed by Mr McMinn in 2006.
You can read Colin’s story on our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/colin-g…
Software Engineer Colin from Gloucester heard about hip resurfacing … Read the rest
Brian Beech’s BHMR with Mr. McMinn 2009
Brian Beech talks of how his hip resurfacing operation ‘transformed’ his life. The active sportsman is now back playing squash and other high impact sports like football and tennis. Brian had a Birmingham Mid Head Resection (BMHR) in 2009, performed by Mr McMinn.
You can read Brian’s story on our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/brian-b…
Managing Director Brian from Cheshire put up with hip arthritis for years explaining, “It got … Read the rest
Phil Roberts Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2000/2011
Phil Roberts reflects on ten years with a right Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR), on the eve of having a left BHR, both with Mr McMinn. The ex-Manchester City youth footballer is now a chartered accountant but still regularly plays both 5-a-side and 11-a-side football matches.
You can read Phil’s story on our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/phil-ro…
After the onset of arthritis in the late 90s, ex-Manchester City … Read the rest
Michael Ponberth Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Mr. McMinn 2001/2002
Michael Ponberth underwent bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) in 2001 and 2002. In 2010, Michael had a left Birmingham Knee Replacement (BKR) and continues to play golf twice a week following surgery. All three operations were performed by Mr McMinn.
You can read Michael’s story on our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/michael…
Sales Director Michael had bilateral BHRs with Mr McMinn in 2001 and 2002. He was delighted to … Read the rest
Chuck McBee’s BMHR with Mr. McMinn 2013
Chuck McBee is a sports coach from the United States. He travelled to the UK to see Mr McMinn and underwent Birmingham Mid Head Resection (BMHR) surgery on his left hip.
Chuck continues to lead an active life thanks to his hip replacement: going to the gym, playing golf and coaching football and softball.
For more information on Derek McMinn and the Birmingham Mid Head Resection (BMHR), please … Read the rest
Gordon Strachan’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2013
Hip Resurfacing Football Manager Gordon Strachan Talks About His BHR With Derek McMinn 2013
Published on Sep 12, 2013
Gordon Strachan is a professional international football manager and former Premier League footballer, appearing for the likes of Manchester United, Leeds United and Coventry City. Having started to feel the effects of his hip arthritis in his mid-40’s, he said: “Work was a problem. I was an active … Read the rest
January 22, 2009
Floyd Landis is coming back to cycling, and says his sport will be better for it.
Landis’ feel-good story came to halt when he was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France victory following a doping scandal and protracted fight in courts around the world. He said Thursday he feels “like a kid again” knowing that his two-year ban from cycling will end next week.
“In my mind, it’s already behind me,” … Read the rest
James Training January 27, 2008
Dear Ms. Walter,
I just found your website. Great work!!
I had bilateral hip resurfacing Nov 22, 2004 by Dr. Schmalzried. I would like to submit a recent picture of me doing front splits to demonstrate the possibilities.
I have been training in Martial Arts for 32 years, been a long distance runner and currently race/ride in road bike competition.
I am always happy to speak to anyone interested in … Read the rest
I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross on 9/6/06. You will have no problem climbing up or going down trails. The hip works as a normal one would. If you are thinking about it. and you want to enjoy life again, GO FOR IT..
February 16, 2008
This was taken the other day skiing at Durango Mountain Resort…We had gotten over 22″ inches of snow. The skiing this year has been nothing short … Read the rest
Updated 12/21/2011
12/16/2011 Update
BHR is still going strong, I am now up to 3 post op Ironman finishes, 6 half Ironman’s, Leadville MTB this past summer and with a metal hip RAN a 42 min 10k (which is about a 6:30 mile pace) and a 1:41 half marathon!!
And as I continue my Physical Therapy I get faster and faster. I will say that if I go too hard I get a burning sensation … Read the rest
Peter Davidson
Bilateral 1/7/08 Dr. Schmalzried
August 13, 2008
I had bilateral surgery in January of 08 – I found this web site around 6 months prior to that time and had the same reaction, what a godsend.
After recovering from an arthroscopic surgery to my right hip in May of 07 and I had one on my left in March of 07, I was desperate as I was not getting any better.
Both of … Read the rest
Picture from a racquetball tournament in April (at 16 months). I have played two tournaments this year 2008 (Open doubles division), and won 2nd place each time.
My name is Paul Owens and I’ve been an avid racquetball player in and around Florida for many years. In December 2005 I developed a severe pain in my right hip after playing racquetball. I was only 47, but I later found that I had a slight curvature … Read the rest
Sean’s before and after hip resurfacing video. Returning to racket ball and sports.
Sean’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2011
March 15, 2015
I am now 4 years post op.
In January, just before my 4 year anniversary I went to Mammoth with family/friends and tried out snowboarding! I had done it a couple of times when I was a teenager… I hadn’t been out on the snow since…so fast forward abotu 25 years…and a … Read the rest
My name is Fabian Cuenca, Spanish, and I had surgery on both hips 1 year ago. I was a kickboxing champion and Guiness World Record holder.
My first surgery left hip was when I was 44 years. It was on 28 November 2008. Dr. Paul Cendrero did my surgery at the Hospital of Mostoles (Madrid-Spain).
The second surgery on my right hip was 31 July 2009. Dr. Paul Cendrero again did my surgery and it … Read the rest
My name is Wayne Bono. I had the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing done in April of 2007. I was referred to Dr. Cambize Shahrdar by a tennis friend. I was unable to play competitive tennis after being the No. 1 ranked 55 year old in the Southern Section.
My surgery was done in Willis Knighton Pierremont Health Center in Shreveport, Baton Rouge, La
Since my surgery I have started playing competitive tennis again and just lost … Read the rest
Greetings from Houston, Texas! On December 10, 2008 I had a Cormet Hip Resurfacing prosthesis using the direct anterior approach performed by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer. The anterior direct approach (also known as "Smith Peteresen") is relatively rare in the U.S. as many surgeons have not yet been trained with this approach. The reported benefits of the direct anterior approach are the avoidance of detaching the major muscle groups from bone to access the femur … Read the rest