Category Archives: Dr. Ball HR Stories
Melissa’s BHR Revision to THR by Dr. Ball 2011
Melissa’s Original BHR Story http://surfacehippy.info/melissa-martin-bhr-revison-dr-ball-2011/ The last two years have brought increasing groin pain, instability, and popping/clunking on a regular basis. Two months before my 4th anniversary I became so alarmed at the consistent instability that I obtained x-rays and cobalt and chromium blood tests. Patient advocate, Vicky Marlow, had … Continue reading →
Melissa Martin BHR Revision by Dr. Ball 2011
Over the last couple of months I began to occasionally have some mild groin pain and popping of the hip. I contacted Dr Ure and x-rays were ordered. After nearly two months, and several phone calls to his office for the results, Dr Ure finally contacted me. Per his chart document he stated… Continue reading →
Noel – Why I Selected Dr. Ball 2007
BHR Dr. Ball 2007 Top 10 Reasons I Selected Dr. BallTuesday, November 20. 2007 Three years ago at the age of 37, I was given the news I have osteoarthritis by my family doctor. I was referred to a hip specialist and was told I needed a Total Hip Replacement, oh and by the way,… Continue reading →
Kster’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2009
Kster’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2009 December 15, 2009 In 2004 I had to give up surfing due to the pain and lack of range of motion in my hips. I proceeded to start knee boarding. It could be fun, but it’s just not the same. I found out … Continue reading →
Wayne’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2008
November 10, 2008 I’m 47 and had Bi-lat surgery with Dr. Ball at UCSD went picture perfect (according to the Dr.) I just walked with a walker of course, thru the front door of my home Yes home on day 3 post op. I just want everyone that is having … Continue reading →
Heff’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Ball 2010
Heff’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Ball 2010 August 16, 2010 Had my BHR (right side) installed by DR. Scott Ball and his team at UCSD Med Center Thornton Hospital La Jolla California on 8-9-10.I made my decision to use Dr. Balll mainly through this website and friends and people I … Continue reading →
Matt Cook Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Scott Ball 2012
Matt Cook Bilateral 1/22/2012 LBHR 3/9/2012 RBHR Dr. Scott Ball matt-cook-bilatera-dr-ball-2012 Published on Oct 14, 2012 Doctor Scott Ball, Dustyn and Team perform my first of two hip resurfacing/replacement using the Birmingham Hip by Smith and Nephew. Fantastic experience with Doctor Ball and UCSD Thorton Hospital. I’m a 44 year … Continue reading →
Kenny Gensel BHR Dr. Ball 2008
Life Pre-SurgerySunday, June 22. 2008 Pre Surgery Lifestyle: 1987-2004:sports 5x / week; volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer. 1993: motorcycle accident; fractured femur. Long term result – severe arthritis, bone spurs, loss of cartilidge. 2002-2008: severe pain after sports; self medication through alcohol 2005-2008: stopped all sports but basketball due to pain. … Continue reading →
Dirk Van Dyke Bilateral DePuy ASR 02/08 03/08 Dr. Ball
Dirk Van Dyke Bilateral DePuy ASR 02/08 03/08 Dr. Ball 7 Year Anniversary – Update I just celebrated my 7 yr anniversary with resurfaced hips. I was a “staged” bilateral, with the 2 sides done 5 weeks apart, the 2nd one on March 31, 7 yrs ago. I long ago … Continue reading →
Andre bilateral hip resurfacing Dr. Ball 2009
July 28, 2009 My Pre-Op Consultation @ UCSD Thornton Hospital ( Dr. Scott Ball ) Just had my Pre-Op Consultation @ UCSD Thornton Hospital with Dr. Scott Ball’s team. Dustyn is his PA- Physicians Assistant. He is great and will answer any and all questions. They gave me the typical … Continue reading →
Debbie Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ball June 6, 2009
June 11, 2009 I am six days post surgery and feeling better. I had a rough 18 hours due to H and H blood levels and allergies to pain meds. They were trying to get me up out of bed, but I was so lightheaded that I could not go … Continue reading →
Noel Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2007
November 15, 2007 Yesterday I got my hip resurfaced. Today has been ok but yesterday after surgery was quite a rough experience since I’ve never been in the hospital before. I had know idea of what to expect and was very scared prior to the surgery. I came out fine … Continue reading →
Mike’s bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2011
February 11, 2011 So, today is my big day. We woke up at 3:30 a.m. to get showered and dressed for my 5:30 check-in at Thornton Hospital at UC San Diego. Most everything has gone very smoothly and I can’t say enough good things about the doctors, nurses, and staff … Continue reading →
Paul’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2007
November 27, 2007 On Nov. 19, 2007 I had my left hip resurfaced by D. Scott Ball at UCSD Thornton Hospital ,La Jolla, CA. I got in 30 days early due to a cancelation so I only had about 5 day window of being “anxious” but due to prayer I … Continue reading →