Category Archives: Dr. Brooks HR Stories
Rosemary’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 10 year Anniversary with Dr. Brooks 2013/2014
I am writing to say that I would also like to share my story. I am a female, double BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device with Dr. Brooks at Cleveland Clinic. I had 5 year and 10 year post-surgical follow ups/x-rays at Cleveland Clinic (surgeries were 11/2013 and 03/2014). I had … Continue reading →
Nick’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2024
I am a 28yo male who just had Left Hip Resurfacing at the Cleveland Clinic in Vero Beach, FL on January 31, 2024. I wanted to tell everyone my story as it definitely helped me with making my decision, so hopefully it will help others too! In 2017 I started … Continue reading →
JD’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2022
BHR April-2022, Dr. Brooks, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio My top BHR thoughts/comments Thank you Pat…for all of the “surface hippy” info, stories, help, etc. The site info is priceless. I visited the site often, prior to my surgery. I visited (4) surgeons…two that did only THR…and, two that did both THR … Continue reading →
5 Year Update Donny’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2018
Donny’s Full Story Here https://surfacehippy.info/donnys-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-brooks-2018/ February 26, 2023 It hit me today that today is my 5-year anniversary of having my left hip resurfaced with Dr. Peter Brooks at the Cleveland Clinic. It’s been a wonderful 5 years. At this point, I think very little about my hip. I’m as … Continue reading →
Dr. Brooks Relocates to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach Florida
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 … Continue reading →
10 Year Update Vince Obsitnik’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012
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 … Continue reading →
Gregory’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2010-2022
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 … Continue reading →
Dr. Brooks Study of His 10 Year Results Hip Resurfacing
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 … Continue reading →
Tony’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2021
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 … 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.
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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 … Continue reading →
Blaine Griffiths Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2020
Blaine’s first squat lifting 95 pounds 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 …. … Continue reading →
Donny’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2018
February 26, 2023 It hit me today that today is my 5-year anniversary of having my left hip resurfaced with Dr. Peter Brooks at the Cleveland Clinic. It’s been a wonderful 5 years. At this point, I think very little about my hip. I’m as physically active as I want … Continue reading →
7 Year Update Shelby’s Bilateral BHRs by Dr. Brooks
Read Shelby’s Original Story Here 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 … Continue reading →
Harvey Austin Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2016
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, … Continue reading →
Michael D’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2017
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 … Continue reading →
Rafael G’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2006-2017
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 … Continue reading →