My Name is Ray, 46 years and an Airline Pilot.
About a year ago my Hip totally gave out on Me. Eighteen years prior I was in an accident; the trauma was a dislocation. Now the pain had become unbearable. I could not windsurf, surf, step into a car or even walk through the Terminal at an Airport. Something had to be done!
I have the ways and means to go anywhere in the world … Read the rest
Paul Oakes Hip Resurfacing Revision to a BHR with Mr. McMinn 2009
Paul Oakes is a retired electrical engineer and an active golfer, reflecting on his revision surgery. Mr McMinn revised the original Mark I McMinn Resurfacing to a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR), seventeen years later. The good bone that would have been removed in a total hip replacement was retained in the process.
You can read Paul’s story on our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/paul-oa…
Retired … Read the rest
Stuart Sharp’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2008
Stuart Sharp reflects on the bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) procedures that he had over ten years apart and both performed by Mr McMinn. He is a keen and active squash player and coach as well as a private pilot.
You can find out more about Stuart on our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/stuart-…
Stuart Sharp is an avid squash coach and private pilot who has been extremely … Read the rest
Dr. Kerstin Palm’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2004
Uploaded on Apr 14, 2008
Dr Kerstin Palm talks about her bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) performed by Mr McMinn in 1999 and 2004. Kerstin is a dental surgeon and a seven-time Olympic foil fencer from Stockholm, Sweden. She maintains an active life participating in many fencing competitions.
You can read Kerstin’s story on our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/kerstin…
Dr Kerstin Palm is a Dental Surgeon … Read the rest
Steven McKenzie: RT BHR 12/2/13- Dr. Rogerson. Watch this video of this patient wakesurfing just 6 months post-op. Look at that hip movement and balance!
Neil Richardson Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Engh 2008
I am a 44 year old former college/professional player. I began playing in the street at age 7 in my neighborhood outside of Washington DC, and kept at it until joining an apprenticeship program for the North American Soccer League in 1982. The NASL began to have financial problems and teams began to fold in the early 80s, in two years the league went from … Read the rest
I had the Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure performed on my right hip by C. Anderson Engh, Jr., M.D. on June 3, 2008 at Mt. Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. On August 1, 2009, 14 months after my surgery, I performed a 507 pound deadlift at the NASA (Natural Athletes Strength Association) World Cup Power Sports Championship in Oklahoma City. This lift was a NASA Power Sports world record in the 60+ age group of the … Read the rest
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: MARC V.
(R BHR 7/3/06, L BHR 2/17/11)
Pre-Surgery:
I am so excited about getting my surgery done. I can’t walk, sit or sleep without pain. I had no idea that by age 38 I would be unable to do the active things that I enjoy. Downhill Snow Skiing was my favorite in the winter months. In the summer I enjoyed biking, hiking and water skiing. None of these activities are a … Read the rest
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: BILL H. (R BHR 3/31/08)
Prior to my surgery in March of 2008, I had been extremely involved, together with my family, performing on the Rockford Ski Broncs Water Ski Show Team, including barefooting, doubles, trios, and multiple pyramids up to four high. In addition, I remained very active exercising and running over the past 20 years, including 17 marathons.
In the fall of 2007, I was 53 years old and I … Read the rest
In October 2013, against all odds and at 60 years of age, Rick Rubio surprised himself by placing 28th in his age group in the Ironman World Championship. He managed a personal best time of 12:39.
Just a few short years earlier no one – not even Rick – would have believed this accomplishment could be possible.
STAYING ALIVE, LIVING LIFE
Born in South Bay, San Francisco into a family of addiction, Rubio’s parents and … Read the rest
Richards Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2010
3 1/2 years out from my bilateral BHR hip resurfacing with Dr. Raterman.
Playing tennis since that first summer and am pain free!… Read the rest
I just wanted to contribute my info also regarding my surgery with Dr. Klug (Roseville California, just outside of Sacramento California). He performed a resurfacing on my right hip 03Jan2007. Dr. Klug is my HERO! Not only do I feel that he is a top notch orthopedic surgeon but he is also just a downright good human being! He never lost his patience with me even though I tried to tax him with question after … Read the rest
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: NAVID KHARRAZI
(RT BHR 4/19/07)
“We went to Dr. Rogerson’s website and found out he had done about 100 Birmingham Hip Resurfacings at that time,” Navid said. “He was trained on the Birmingham Hip and had even written some articles, which gave me a lot of confidence in him.”
Now, whether it’s walking or riding, Navid does it all exceptionally well. Since his win at the U.S. Nationals, Navid has also placed … Read the rest
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: SETH HOFF
(L BHR 2/19/07, R BHR 8/20/09)
“I hope all is well with you. All is great with me, did a yoga teacher course last fall, and continue to work in opera, fitness/swimming.
Here’s a new photo from this past Spring doing a yoga pose called “crane”.
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: MICHAEL DEAN
(R BHR 10/11/10, L BHR 10/31/13)
Hip Resurfacing…Before and After
Before Surgery:
-Little sleep…sometimes as little as 45 minutes at a time
-Constant limp
-Vicodin
-Could NOT start bike race
-Bike riding hurt
-Could not run
-Constant back pain and continuous chiropractic appointments
After Surgery:
-Sleep!
-No limp
-No pain medication
-Can now start a race bike and ride motorcross
-No hip pain and no back pain
-Feel like I … Read the rest
Update 2017
I not only finished what is arguably the most difficult full iron distance triathlon race (Challenge Full Wanaka, NZ) in the world but was honored to achieve a 2nd place award in my age group (60-69)! I want to truly thank you and your team for allowing me to accomplish this event.
Sincerely, Rich Hampton Left BHR recipient March 2006
Rich’s Original Story Below
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: RICH HAMPTON: (L BHR 3/28/11)… Read the rest
Written in 2013:
Six Years Later.
For an athlete, the soft tissue that connects muscles and bones is like gold and oil—a limited resource to be used sparingly. Sustainable farming of tendons and ligaments is, for the moment, unsustainable.
And so it is for those of us who through use, abuse, trauma or genetic fault find the meaty soft tissue, the fluid-filled, shock absorbing soft tissue gone for good and go looking for after-market parts.… Read the rest
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