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Dr. Brooks of the Cleveland Clinic patient hip resurfacing stories

Dr. Brooks Relocates to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach Florida

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Dr. Brooks has moved to Florida. He has relocated to the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach Florida. He took time off this summer to move and get settled in.

So it will be a beautiful location to have a surgery and recover.  He still does free email consultations.

As he said “It’s beautiful here. Palm trees, beaches, nice people.”

 

Dr. Brooks of the Cleveland Clinic Hip Resurfacing Surgeon

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10 Year Update Vince Obsitnik’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012

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Vince’s Original Story: https://surfacehippy.info/vince-obsitniks-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-brooks-2012/

I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Brooks on January 18, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic and recently had my 10 year checkup  on August 12, 2022.  The left hip was perfect on the xray and, for the last 10 years I have had no excess Cobalt/Chromium ions in my blood.  In the last ten years, I have not had a single issue with my replaced hip.  My original goal

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Gregory’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2010-2022

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I had my second BHR procedure at the Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Peter Brooks on May 16, 2022, right hip. I was 74 1/2 years old at the time.

My first BHR procedure was at the Cleveland Clinic in early February of 2010, left hip, when I was 62 years old.

All is going well with my recover after four weeks and I plan on return to running early in 2023. I believe in the … Read the rest

Dr. Brooks Study of His 10 Year Results Hip Resurfacing

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Dr. Brooks paper published in the Journal of Arthroplasty detailing his 10 year results of hip resurfacing on April 22, 2022.

Males are 99%, females 91%This is all comers, (age, pre-op diagnosis, size including those that are no longer available), and includes my personal learning curve. Strong evidence for BHR in males.

Conclusion

At a minimum 10-year follow-up, hip resurfacing, using an implant with a good track record, demonstrates 99.0% survivorship in male patients with … Read the rest

Tony’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2021

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August 20, 2021

I am a 62 year old male. I have been very active all my life. My main physical activity is long distance cycling both on the road and on the trails here in Northeast Ohio during March to November. During November to March I hike in a wooded area and hike 5-6 miles per day. I have been cycling since 1982 and a normal year of cycling mileage will range during a … Read the rest

Paul Bridgewater’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2020

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October 3, 2021

I just ran my first post surgery race – 10K road race in Minster OH. Hit a 37:58 at a 6:08 pace. 85th percentile in Age Grade which is National level and close to International (90th), which I was before OA kicked in. Hip continues to improve regarding soreness. I splashed out on Nike Alpha Fly Zooms. Great cushion and nice spring return, really reduces pounding. It has been a long … Read the rest

Dr. Brooks Hip Resurfacing Stories

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Blaine Griffiths Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2020

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Started to have hip pain about 4 years ago progressing to a point that I was in constant pain, limping and limited function. Went to see a number of orthopedic surgeons who specialized in hip arthroscopy but unfortunately the diagnosis was the same …. Advanced arthritis requiring a new hip. A friend who is an a orthopedic surgeon ( Dr. Michael Groover) advised me to consider a Birmingham hip … Read the rest

Donny’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2018

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March 7, 2020 Two Year Anniversary

It’s been a while since I’ve visited this forum. Happy to report that I now spend very little time thinking about my hip. Last week I had my 2 year checkup for a left hip resurfacing I had done with Dr. Peter Brookes of the Cleveland Clinic. X-Rays looked good. I wasn’t expecting any problems as the hip has felt wonderful. No pain. Lot’s of flexibility. Very stable. I’ve … Read the rest

7 Year Update Shelby’s Bilateral BHRs by Dr. Brooks

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Bottom Line Up Front – BHR has allowed me to have my life back.  I’m a 7 Year BHR Alumni of the BHR Club (Dr. Brooks, Cleveland Clinic) and want to give you, those who are considering or are already soldiering through the initial stages of post surgery/PT, confirmation that it is all worth the struggle.

First, as a baseline, I’m a 56 year old male, in the military, reserves … Read the rest

Harvey Austin Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2016

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On Sunday, June 4th, I accomplished a goal that I’ve been preparing for over a year. I successfully completed my first Tough Mudder. I have been physically, mentally and spiritually transformed in the last 12+ months. From not even being able to simply run…to now after my hip resurfacing leaping, jumping, running and climbing PAIN FREE !

Thankful to friends and family who have encouraged and applauded my hip resurfacing through it all! Your energy … Read the rest

Michael D’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2017

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December 13, 2017

When I first learned I needed a hip replacement I was 46.  I thought I was too young and tried waiting it out. I started looking for alternatives other than a full hip replacement.  My journey took me to first getting a cortisone injection. This did nothing for me other than have the experience of getting an injection in my groin. Next I started doing Bikram yoga to try and gain flexibility … Read the rest

Rafael G’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2006-2017

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In July of 2006, a month before my wedding and in the first year of my thirties, I thought I pulled a muscle in my thigh. I let it drag on for about six months, continuing my usual recreational activities of golf, softball, and ice hockey. Finally in January of 2007 my wife forced me to see a doctor as my pain had progressed to significant locking in my hip, shooting pain down my leg … Read the rest

Kleary’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2013

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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, no high impact for a year post surgery) and I felt really perfect, but all of the sudden one day a couple weeks ago, it … Read the rest

Vince Obsitnik’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012

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Vince Obsitnik's Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012 Running at 75

Vince Obsitnik’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012 Running at 75

 

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 S&N BHR.  At that time, I was 74 years old and had been running … Read the rest

Phill Wadsworth’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks

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I was asked to share my recovery – I am now 61 and very active in outdoor sports. In the last year:

30 mile backpacking trip with Scouts.
Heading to Philmont for a 12 day trek in June.

12 hour Orienteering competition; Cyclocross (mud and grass on regular cycle);
Kayak racing; 12 hour adventure race paddling, running and mountain bike;

Cross country skiing

Glad to share more if anyone wants more information.

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Update Phill Wadsworth’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks

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I was asked to share my recovery – I am now 61 and very active in outdoor sports. In the last year:
30 mile backpacking trip with Scouts.
Heading to Philmont for a 12 day trek in June.
12 hour Orienteering competition; Cyclocross (mud and grass on regular cycle);
Kayak racing; 12 hour adventure race paddling, running and mountain bike;
Cross country skiing
Glad to share more if anyone wants more information.
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