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Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 8, 2022 by Patricia WalterJanuary 12, 2022
  • 1 Year Update Brian ReCERF Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2019
  • 10 Year Update Rod Windle’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2007
  • 10th Anniversary of my BHR by Patricia Walter Owner/Webmaster
  • 11 Year Update Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
  • 12 Year Anniversary for Patricia Walter’s BHR by Dr. De Smet March 15, 2006
  • 13 Year Update Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
  • 14 Year Anniversary Patricia
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20 Year Anniversary Jeff Dullum Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2002

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 1, 2023 by Patricia WalterFebruary 1, 2023

Jeff Dullum 20 year anniversary hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet

20 years ago this week, I received my pair of Chromium Cobalt BHR metal hip implants from Dr. Koen de Smet in Ghent, Belgium.

I am so lucky, confident and inspired about my hips that I trained at Ten Kicks gym this week where my daughter fights and coaches…and celebrated my hips with 10 kicks on the heavy bag.

I won’t continue kicking the bag…I want the hips to last at least another 40 years … Read the rest

Nicklas Backstrom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2022

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 6, 2023 by Patricia WalterJanuary 6, 2023

Original Article:  https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/35377168/how-nicklas-backstrom-accelerating-return-ice-hip-surgery Article by  Emily KaplanESPN  January 5, 2023

 

Nicklas Backsstrom hockey player with hip resurfacing

The Washington Capitals center’s nagging left hip had deteriorated to the point where he had a hard time putting on his socks and shoes. He struggled to play with his kids (ages 9, 6 and 2). He walked around the team facility with a limp…

…Only two active NHL players before have had their hips resurfaced. Defenseman Ed Jovanovski underwent 10 months of rehabilitation … Read the rest

Diana Walker’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 18, 2022 by Patricia WalterMarch 18, 2022

I’m 67 and had a bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet in May 2021. Now doing ‘Aerial sports again and walking correctly. Dr. De Smet is a major Star!… Read the rest

Eugene’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 12, 2022 by Patricia WalterJanuary 12, 2022

My Hip Resurfacing Story

My story started 6 years ago when I was diagnosed with a stress fracture in my femur. I was fitted with a DHS (Dynamic Hip Screw). I was able to do most things after my rehabilitation but running became painful and not worth it. My hip then deteriorated in as much that in Oct 2020 I was put on the waiting list for a hip replacement and the removal of my

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Brian’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 11, 2022 by Patricia WalterJanuary 12, 2022

Update December 2021

I’ve been busy playing at ”Lumberjack” cutting trees damaged in the recent storm and for sure without you/Koen de Smet/MatOrtho ReCerf -I’d not have been able to do so.

brian Brian's ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet 2019

AUGUST 2 2021 – BRIAN’s YEAR 2 POST OPERATIVE UPDATE  C on C Re Cerf with Dr Koen De Smet -June 2019 Johannesburg

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I attended Dr Koen De Smet in Johannesburg 2 years ago and had a Mat Ortho  Re Cerf Ceramic … Read the rest

Roy van de Donk Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 26, 2021 by Patricia WalterNovember 26, 2021
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Brian’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet 2019 2 Year Update

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 18, 2021 by Patricia WalterSeptember 18, 2021

AUGUST 2 2021 – BRIAN’s YEAR 2 POST OPERATIVE UPDATE  C on C Re Cerf with Dr Koen De Smet -June 2019 Johannesburg

OVERVIEW

I attended Dr Koen De Smet in Johannesburg 2 years ago and had a Mat Ortho  Re Cerf Ceramic /Ceramic left hip resurface procedure -it was a unknown entity -but my own research and consultation with the very accommodating Koen (backed by Mat Ortho communications ref Re Cerf) -gave me the … Read the rest

15 Year Anniversary of BHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 15, 2021 by Patricia WalterApril 24, 2021
Today, March 15, 2021, is my 15 year anniversary of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. My hip resurfacing is still great and I never had problems with it. I still believe hip resurfacing is a great alternative to a total hip replacement for the right candidate – normally younger people that are very active and want no restrictions. I started my website https://surfacehippy.info in 2005 to
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One Year Anniversary Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 2, 2021 by Patricia WalterMarch 2, 2021
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Jannes Vercaemst Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2019 Belgium Kick Boxing Champ

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 17, 2020 by Patricia WalterDecember 17, 2020
Proud to announce : In less than 11 Months after Jannes Vercaemst Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet became Belgium Champion -72,5 kg kickboxing !!! … Read the rest

Ingrid’s Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 17, 2020 by Patricia WalterDecember 17, 2020
Ingrid , 49 year old female – 6 months after ceramic on ceramic recerf hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet – second place in sprint triathlon. … Read the rest

15 Months Post Op Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 17, 2020 by Patricia WalterDecember 17, 2020
1 year and three months since bilateral hip resurfacing at Anca clinic Belgium with Dr. De Smet.
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Hockey 10 Months Post Op Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 17, 2020 by Patricia WalterDecember 17, 2020
Back on the ice 10 months after bilateral hip resurfacing surgery … Read the rest

Female Athlete Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 17, 2020 by Patricia WalterDecember 17, 2020
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Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet Patient Resumes Paragliding

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 17, 2020 by Patricia WalterDecember 17, 2020
Our patient (bilateral resurfacing) flew his passenger off the top of Mont Blanc , 4810 meter . Even 2 bionic hips doesn’t take your dreams away! Fly high and reach the sky. … Read the rest

3 Months Post Op Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2020

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 17, 2020 by Patricia WalterDecember 17, 2020
3 months after hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet of Belgium. Leg pressing 30 kg … Read the rest

1 Year Update Brian ReCERF Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 15, 2020 by Patricia WalterAugust 15, 2020

Brian 52 weeks Post Operation Koen De Smet 27th June 2019 Re CERF Johannesburg

12 month X Ray

12 MONTH UPDATE

I’m now 12 + MONTH post operation as I write this and I am walking, cycling and exercising

normally I have adhered to the protocols of physiology and tissue recovery following major trauma

/surgery and have not exposed my hip(s) to impact sports –for the simple reason of self judgement,

conservatism –rather than prosthesis … Read the rest

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