Read Tom’s Full Story Here December 28, 2016 was my new hip’s 6 month anniversary. I celebrated by skiing 8 miles into the backcountry and climbing a 10,000’ peak. The snow was soft and irresistible for making turns. I finally decided to turn it loose on the downhills. It was … Continue reading →
Published on Sep 23, 2016 – “I’d never want to consider a life without activity,” says avid runner and biker Gary Derheim. But a hip fracture nearly brought his sport to a screeching halt. At Baylor, Gary was treated with an advanced, new procedure called hip resurfacing. “Before the procedure,” … Continue reading →
Read Karl’s Full Story Here December 26, 2016 – Life seems to be a never ending story of learning and trying to achieve certain goals in life – or get back to a normal “you” or to try and fit back into society. I had my bilateral resurfacing April 2015 … Continue reading →
Read Quig’s Full Story Here December 14, 2016 – Time continues to positively fly by and I am still incredibly pleased with my new chrome parts. Starting about the 6 month mark I began increasing the intensity of my mountain biking and spin bike training. While I’m definitely not back … Continue reading →
Read David’s Full Story Here 7 Year Update – December 18, 2016 Seven years and three months post op for a Right BHR. Have had no issues. Blood metals are now decreasing. Could not be happier. I wrote an article post op, seven years ago detailing my then short but … Continue reading →
Read Chuck M’s Full Story Here Four years later and my hip still continues to improve. This year was a big improvement for my resurfaced hip toward a more natural function and feel. But, this did not happen without a renewed effort. In my first year post op I was … Continue reading →
I am just over one year removed from right hip resurfacing surgery (BHR) performed by Dr. Anton Plakseychuk at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been hesitant to report, because it has only been a year, but the results have been so dramatic, that I feel the need to … Continue reading →
Read Joe’s Full Story Here I am just over one year removed from right hip resurfacing surgery (BHR) performed by Dr. Anton Plakseychuk at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been hesitant to report, because it has only been a year, but the results have been so dramatic, that … Continue reading →
One Year Update Published on Aug 24, 2016 – John Gentry competed in Marathons, Duathlons and Triathlons for several years. At 50 years old his hip pain kept him from competitions. After Panorama’s Double Birmingham Hip Resurfacing he now is back in the race.
Continue reading →Pete M’s Original Story Here November 19, 2016 UPDATE – my left hip’s second birthday! All is still well. I suspect the scar will always feel a bit strange but the joint itself is great and gives no concern despite all the use it gets, which includes 46 5km races, … Continue reading →
Read Jim’s Full Story Here November 15, 2016 – Wow, does time fly when you’re having fun. I had my bilateral surgery with Dr Scott Marwin on 11/15/11. Being bilateral, I was able to stay at NYU Langone for nine days total having PT three times a day. On the … Continue reading →
March 30, 2015 – I am a former mountain bike racer and was racing at a very high level at one time. I still keep in top cycling shape and after 7 weeks, I am already at full strength on the bike and just 2 weeks ago, it seemed like … Continue reading →
Read Jeff’s Full Story Here April 16, 2014 – I am 3 1/2 years post surgery. I had my left hip done. I took the first six months off for recovery. Started training in May 2011 and did my first competition in March 2012. I am a black belt in … Continue reading →
Read Paul’s Full Story Here April 4, 2016 – Its about a tad over 8 months now and I am walking between 7 to 10 km a day, I feel that its the right distance for me. I find that if I have a lazy weekend (2 to 4 days), … Continue reading →
Read Tri Hard Allen’s Full Story Here October 26, 2016 – Tomorrow will be my 1 year anniversary of my right BHR with Ronan Treacy Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the decision to have this procedure. I only discovered this site after the op and had some good fortune … Continue reading →
Read Jim’s full story here Update: October 6, 2016 : My retirement has been awesome thanks to these hips. If it wasn’t for HR, I’d be sitting, probably in a wheelchair, watching TV all day. Instead my wife and I travel all over, mostly to short distance triathlons. Hawaii, California, … Continue reading →
Read Dan’s Full Story Here October 6, 2016 – 5 years yesterday on my left BHR, doing extremely well. No issues with the implants, walk 20-25 miles/week motivated by keeping weight off to extend hip life, which has improved overall health measurably. Walk at just under 4mph consistently on hilly … Continue reading →
Read Boomer’s Full Story Here October 1, 2016 Update Last Saturday I was able to climb to the summit of Mt Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado at 14,439 feet. I have been working up to this challenge for about a year, but had failed in my two previous attempts. … Continue reading →