Category Archives: Surfing, Windsurfing, Skiing, Skating and Snowboarding
One Year Anniversary for Bilateral ReCerf by Dr. De Smet 2024
1 year bilateral COC ReCerf hip resurfacing on this amazing 58 year old lady! Continue reading →
Robert Rokoszak ReCerf Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2024
7 months to the day, post operation CoC (ReCerf) of my left hip with Dr. De Smet.Couldn’t be more happier. Life is beautiful again!Thank you Dr. De Smet!!http://surfacehippy.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/robert-rokoszak-desmet-2024-final.mp4 Continue reading →
Steve Arms Hip Resurfacing 2020 Update
It has been a while but since undergoing my 2nd hip resurfacing in 2020 the results have been just as stellar although a longer road to full recovery.https://youtu.be/baxVQ9xNtSA?si=adEuCGCyg1rQE99r Continue reading →
Chris Affinati’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Domb 2023
“Hi, my name is Chris Affinati. I graduated from Sacred Heart University, where I played Division I NCAA Hockey. I played 18 years of professional hockey. When I first noticed my hips, it was in 2002. I was playing for Sacred Heart University, my hips were very stiff, a lot … Continue reading →
Patrick Kane, Hockey Star, Hip Resurfacing Story
Patrick Kane, hockey star, has received a hip resurfacing. An article about his career and hip resurfacing is available here: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/37999418/patrick-kane-free-agency-nhl-2023-blackhawks-rangers-surgery Dr. Domb from the American Hip Institute in Illinois discusses hip resurfacing in the article: “Dr. Benjamin Domb, founder and medical director of the American Hip Institute in Illinois, … Continue reading →
Nicklas Backstrom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2022
Original Article: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/35377168/how-nicklas-backstrom-accelerating-return-ice-hip-surgery Article by Emily KaplanESPN January 5, 2023 The Washington Capitals center’s nagging left hip had deteriorated to the point where he had a hard time putting on his socks and shoes. He struggled to play with his kids (ages 9, 6 and 2). He walked around … Continue reading →
3 Year Update Jim Thyne ‘s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019
October 16, 2022 Jim’s Original Story https://surfacehippy.info/jim-thyne-s-hip-resurfacing-with-professor-meek-2019/ It is now 3 years since Prof Meek (Glasgow) resurfaced my right hip on the NHS (cost me nothing). I completed the Loch Rannoch Half Marathon today ( Perthshire, Scotland) in a time of 1.54! I took it very easy and could have … Continue reading →
6 Year Update Puckeater’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016
Puckeater’s Original Story https://surfacehippy.info/puckeaters-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-su-2016/ Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent! Continue reading →
Puckeater’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016
6 Year Update October 20, 2022 Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent! 4 Year update March 25, 2020 I started this thread about 4 years … Continue reading →
12 Year Update Phil Wadsworth’s Bilateral Dr. Brooks 2010
Both hips done 12 years ago. Just finished 9 day, 100+ mile XC ski vacation at Lake Tahoe CA. Amazing trails and no issue with my hips, my wife complains I am faster with “ball bearing hips”. Enjoying the pain free fun outside. Continue reading →
Hockey 10 Months Post Op Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet
Back on the ice 10 months after bilateral hip resurfacing surgery Continue reading →
1 Year Update Steve Lee’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2019
Steve’s Original Story http://surfacehippy.info/steve-lee-hip-resurfacing-dr-su-2008/ 1 year anniversary RBHR and 12 year anniversary LBHR X-rays OK Lab report: Chromium 2.4 ng/ml, cobalt 4.2 ng/ml OK I’ve been active hunting, fishing, skiing, swimming and jogging on a treadmill and feeling great! Skied backcountry November 25, 2020. Preseason skiing since the Eaglecrest ski … Continue reading →
11 Year Update Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2008
Read Steve’s Original Hip Resurfacing Story Here: http://surfacehippy.info/steve-lee-hip-resurfacing-dr-su-2008/ 11 year anniversary today with left BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. Happy with the device. I’ve been active skiing, racquetball, hunting and fishing. -1 month post op with right BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. The right hip is not as bad as … Continue reading →
Ducks’ Ryan Kesler Expected to Miss Upcoming Season After Hip Resurfacing Surgery
…The Ducks said the surgery was performed May 9 by Dr. Edwin Su in New York. The procedure is less invasive than a full hip replacement and does allow for the possibility for the 34-year old Kesler to resume his career following a lengthy recovery… Continue reading →
Rosemarie K’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2017
Rosemarie K. Daiek to Hip-Clinic Anca Medical Center April 8 at 11:55 AM Thank you, Dr. Koen de Smet!! A year & 1/2 ago I didn’t know if I would be snowboarding again & now I’m on the top of the podium in a big mountain event!! Thank you for fixing me & … Continue reading →
Steve Arms Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2018
I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Rector on July 24, 2018. I am from San Diego and a lifelong surfer, tennis player, and yoga enthusiast. I first started to experience severe hip pain back in 2011. By the end of 2017 I could barely walk a half mile … Continue reading →
12 Year Update Tom Dolan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rubinstein 2007
Read Tom’s Original Story Here It has been so long since I reached out to say hi and I apologize for that. Once you get your life back you tend to jump in full blast and not look back. I hung around the surface hippy site for a few years … Continue reading →