Patricia Walter’s Introduction to Hip Resurfacing
Patricia Walter owner of the Surface Hippy Website discusses hip resurfacing in general and her BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing she received in 2006 from Dr. De Smet in Belgium
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20 Year Anniversary Jeff Dullum Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2002
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 →
Nicklas Backstrom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2022
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 →
Diana Walker’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2021
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 →Eugene’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2021
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 →
Brian’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet 2019
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 →
Brian’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet 2019 2 Year Update
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 →
15 Year Anniversary of BHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
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 →
Jannes Vercaemst Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2019 Belgium Kick Boxing Champ
Proud to announce : In less than 11 Months after Jannes Vercaemst Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet became Belgium Champion -72,5 kg kickboxing !!! Continue reading →
Ingrid’s Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2020
Ingrid , 49 year old female – 6 months after ceramic on ceramic recerf hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet – second place in sprint triathlon. Continue reading →
15 Months Post Op Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2019
1 year and three months since bilateral hip resurfacing at Anca clinic Belgium with Dr. De Smet. Continue reading →
Hockey 10 Months Post Op Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet
Back on the ice 10 months after bilateral hip resurfacing surgery Continue reading →
Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet Patient Resumes Paragliding
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. Continue reading →
3 Months Post Op Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2020
3 months after hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet of Belgium. Leg pressing 30 kg Continue reading →