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10 Year and 2 Month Update John C’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 6, 2018 by Patricia WalterAugust 16, 2018

Read John’s Full Hip Resurfacing Story Here Last week was the 10 year anniversary on my left hip, and this week I hit the 2 month mark on the right. All the old timers on here have heard my story too many times, so they can feel free to skip … Continue reading →

Jeremy’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on June 19, 2018 by Patricia WalterSeptember 20, 2018

July 21, 2018 – Back on the Mats, my hip resurfacing story

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Rob Farley’s 18 Year and 3 Year Anniversaries Hip Resurfacings with Mr. McMinn 2000

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on May 25, 2018 by Patricia WalterMay 31, 2018

Rob’s Original Story Here May 3, 2018 – I’m in good health and busy with a garden project, rebuilding a garden wall. Still competing in motorsport, 3rd in the ACSMC class championship with my 1973 Alfa Romeo GTAm. Still have the STYLUS 231BHP racer but not competing with it right … Continue reading →

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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on May 9, 2018 by Patricia WalterAugust 16, 2019

Big Show’s Original Story Here 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] … Continue reading →

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

Read Complete Article Here 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 … Continue reading →

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing 20 Year Video

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 10, 2018 by Patricia WalterSeptember 13, 2019

Published on Oct 20, 2017     The McMinn Center Website On 30th July 1997, Mr McMinn performed the world’s first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) operation. Two decades later, we are celebrating the success of this bone-conserving procedure, pioneered by Mr McMinn, with the people whose lives have been changed … Continue reading →

Floyd Landis Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006 Update

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

Published on Aug 30, 2017 Dr. Pritchett www.seattlejointsurgeon.com  explains hip resurfacing and its role in a high performance athlete

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Jovanovski Scores His First Goal After Hip Resurfacing 2014

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 17, 2018 by Patricia WalterApril 22, 2018

Published on Jan 30, 2014 Jovanovski scores his first goal since his return to the NHL Visit http://www.edwinsu.com/ for more information

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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 … Continue reading →

Taj’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2016

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 5, 2017 by Patricia WalterDecember 20, 2017

November 29, 2016 I have about a week before my surgery next week. I’m a 49 year old female, born with hip dysplasia. I’m an avid rower and a cyclist and I’ve had bone-on-bone arthritis for at least two years. I was able to ride and row all season, and … Continue reading →

David Brewer’s H1 Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Professor Cobb 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 27, 2017 by Patricia WalterMay 21, 2019

19 Month Update May 2019 I’ve just got back from the 2019 Pontevedra ITU Aquathlon World Championship race for  male 55-59 Age Group. What an amazing experience – loved it! I placed 36/40 in my age group race – 1K open water swim then transition into 5K run. Swim was … Continue reading →

Kiteboarding 6 Months Post Op HR by Dr. Fowble 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 22, 2017 by Patricia WalterNovember 5, 2017

I have compiled video clips in chronological order, over a period of 6 months, from the day of surgery, my recovery, rehab and physical therapy activities, to my return to kiteboarding. I had severe arthritis in my left hip. I chose to have Hip Resurfacing over Total Hip Replacement so … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

PE’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016

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

July 31 , 2016 Just had bilateral resurfacing with Dr. Su. I too was forced out of the butterfly after about 40 years playing, and became more of a Phil Esposito. I went in for surgery on a Thursday came out Saturday and was hobbling around my house on Sunday … Continue reading →

Kleary’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2013

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 6, 2017 by Patricia WalterOctober 22, 2017

August 11, 2014 Had a BHR on my left hip last Sept 20. I had had arthritis from a previous hip fracture accompanied by severe IT/knee pain. Post-procedure, everything had been going extremely well–I was following the fairly conservative recovery program prescribed by my doctor (no lifting or weight training, … Continue reading →

Vince Obsitnik’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 12, 2017 by Patricia WalterOctober 8, 2019

  I should have written this article some time ago so others could know my experience with hip resurfacing.  Dr. Peter Brooks of the Cleveland Clinic performed the surgery to resurface my left hip on January 18, 2012 and I just recently had my five year checkup.  He used a … Continue reading →

Ironman, Triathlon, Marathon and Running Stories

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 17, 2017 by Patricia WalterFebruary 10, 2018

     

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Dr. Pritchett Discusses Hip Resurfacing with Orlando Williams 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 15, 2017 by Patricia WalterOctober 17, 2017

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