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Dr. Clarke hip resurfacing patient stories

Dr. Clarke Hip Resurfacing Stories

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7 Year Update Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010

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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. I will be going in for a blood metal level test to find out how mine is. He x-rayed it the other day and said… Read the rest

6 Year Update Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010

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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 did. Right now I am 6 years out from the procedure and am very happy to have had it performed.

I recently have had knee … Read the rest

Susan Compton LBHR Dr. Clarke October 2007

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LBHR Dr. Clarke  October 2007

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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 great!

I am completely pleased thus far with the outcome of my surgery.  My surgeon was Dr. Michael Clarke in

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Amie Prince BHR Dr. Clarke December 2007

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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 off. I grew up remembering the shoes, but with no real health issues, I didn’t ask questions as to why I

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Chip Samperi’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2007

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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 replacement. I did an extensive amount
of research, and came across the resurfacing technique.
Intuitively it just made sense to preserve as much
natural bone as possible, so I consulted … Read the rest

John H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2009

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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 male age 47 with osteo in left hip. went home from hospital on Friday, 1/9. suffered nausea from the general anesthesia and swelling in thigh … Read the rest

Kim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013

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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 for her and now find that he did hers also.

I have no reservations about him since he has been doing this for years. The … Read the rest

Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010

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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 and started getting me ready. My procedure was scheduled for twelve thirty but Dr. Clarke was running early. I had a consult with the anesthesiologist … Read the rest

Justermeister’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013

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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 – and my unique situation, I feel that others can gain from hearing my story due to my circumstances – so ill do the best I … Read the rest

Margie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010

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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 was fine, which I knew already and would never have it removed. It has changed my life, taking away pain.

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Darlene Chissom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2009

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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 this was just what I needed.

 I am a professional photographer and very active. I am also only 51 years old. I don’t run marathons … Read the rest

Linda Ward’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2008

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lindaward08 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 a cane in less than 3 weeks, and mowed my lawn with a self-propelled walking mower at 3 weeks. All the time I was diligent … Read the rest

Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2008

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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 saw an information board regarding “Birmingham Hip Resurfacing”. I talked about the technique with my Orthopedist and his recommendation was a Total Hip Replacement. Dr. … Read the rest

Larry J Sheeler Hip Resurfacing Dr. Clarke 2007

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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 that I am an exceptional athlete or runner, it has just always been extremely important to me that I could do these things. Most importantly … Read the rest

Paul K’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing story with Dr. Clarke 2012

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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 that you should known.

For me, carrying 25 lbs of recycling to the curb was hurting like hell. If you’re 25 lbs overweight, that’s the … Read the rest

Chris Hip Resurfacing Dr. Clarke 2006

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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 is ok but progress slowly and don’t do marathons. It felt so good to run pain free and as time went on I got more confident … Read the rest