Category Archives: Dr. Clarke HR Stories
7 Year Update Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010
Read Jack’s Full Story Here Nearing my 7 year anniversary this month! I recently had a check up with Dr. Clarke. He told me that the 46mm and smaller BHR’s had been discontinued/recalled due to failures. Luckily mine is larger than that at 50mm. Still, that is a bit disconcerting. … Continue reading →
6 Year Update Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010
January 14, 2017 – I think my lack of activity in this forum could be viewed as a good thing. I don’t think about my hip resurfacing at all and haven’t in quite a few years. I have been living life as if it never happened, but of course it … Continue reading →
Susan Compton LBHR Dr. Clarke October 2007
LBHR Dr. Clarke October 2007 Story Acquired by Vicky Marlow I had hip resurfacing for my left hip in mid October of 2007. Four days ago I ran again – not very far of course and on a trail rather than hard concrete – for the first time in almost 20 years and it felt… Continue reading →
Amie Prince BHR Dr. Clarke December 2007
Obtained by Freeland Patient Advocate Volunteer Vicky Marlow I always remembered the “shoes with the bar” that I wore to bed as a kid. I had no idea why I had to wear them, what I did know is that as soon as my parents went to bed, I would untie them and take them… Continue reading →
Chip Samperi’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2007
RBHR Dr. Clarke February 2007 Story Acquired by Vicky Marlow I am a physical therapist from Lake Placid, NY. I had an insidious onset of right hip pain approximately three years ago which gradually but progressively intensified. X-rays revealed extensive (bilateral DJD), and my local orthopod was all set to give me a total hip… Continue reading →
John H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2009
John H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2009 January 4, 2009 Scheduled with Dr. Michael Clarke in Syracuse NY for LBHR this coming Wednesday, 1/7/09. The Surface Hippy website has been very beneficial providing information. I will post results, experiences, etc. as time goes on. January 12, 2009 I am … Continue reading →
Kim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013
Kim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013 March 10, 2013 Well actually my boss who is an M.D. Had hers done by Dr. Clarke about 3 years ago and she is very happy with the outcome. It is weird because I was already his patient before I went to work … Continue reading →
Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010
Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010 May 21, 2010 My procedure went through without a hitch and I am now an official hippy! On the day of surgery- the 19th Checked in around ten. Was supposed to be there at ten thirty. The tool me back in no time … Continue reading →
Justermeister’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013
Justermeister’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013 May 4, 2013 This is my first post after months of research on this website. As a matter of fact – I found my second opinion – and my surgeon from this website. Dr. Clarke. A little back story on me – … Continue reading →
Margie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010
March 1, 2020 10 year anniversary March 17th is my 10 year anniversary with no pain due to resurfacing of my right hip. It was recalled a couple years ago and when I went in to see the doctor he said as long as I was not having issues it … Continue reading →
Darlene Chissom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2009
After years of thinking I had a bad back, in the Sept. of 08, I found out I had a bad hip instead. With moderate degeneration I knew I had to have surgery. So I researched Hip Replacements on the internet. The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing popped up and I knew … Continue reading →
Linda Ward’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2008
I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Clarke on April 30, 2008 using the Birmingham hip. Prior to that I had been in physical and aqua therapy for nearly a year, attempting to retain range of motion and strength. My recovery after surgery was very quick. I walked without … Continue reading →
Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2008
Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke March 2008 After three years of groin pain, I began researching options to improve my quality of life. In 2005, I met with two different Orthopedic surgeons both of whom recommended surgery as the only option. While visiting a friend @ Community General Hospital, I … Continue reading →
Larry J Sheeler Hip Resurfacing Dr. Clarke 2007
April 25 was my one year anniversary of hip resurfacing. I am 58 and have always been active and involved in sports. For many years I ran 2 to 3 times per week (just one to two miles). I also play baseball in some tournaments during the summer. Its not … Continue reading →
Paul K’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing story with Dr. Clarke 2012
After two hip replacements in 5 weeks, I will hopefully never know more about hip replacement than I do now. Right now I’m 12 days post-op hip #2. Both were the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, so may not exactly apply to you. So here’s some of the subtle and not-so-subtle things … Continue reading →
Chris Hip Resurfacing Dr. Clarke 2006
I am almost 5 yrs post op on my right hip. At 6 months post op, I started back with a little running, never intending on getting back to the 20-25 miles a week I had been doing before the pain stopped me. Dr Clarke told me some running … Continue reading →