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 … Continue reading →
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 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 … Continue reading →
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!
Continue reading →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 … Continue reading →
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. AUGUST 2 2021 – BRIAN’s YEAR 2 POST OPERATIVE UPDATE C on C Re Cerf with Dr Koen … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →