Category Archives: Dr. Fowble HR Stories

Dr. Fowble Patient Hip Resurfacing Stories

Kiteboarding 6 Months Post Op HR by Dr. Fowble 2017

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I have compiled video clips in chronological order, over a period of 6 months, from the day of surgery, my recovery, rehab and physical therapy activities, to my return to kiteboarding. I had severe arthritis in my left hip. I chose to have Hip Resurfacing over Total Hip Replacement so I could return to a high level of activity as opposed to the limited activity I would have had with Total Hip Replacement. Vincent Fowble, … Read the rest

Ben C’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Fowble 2016

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I am two weeks out today from my hip resurfacing with Dr. Coleman Fowble of Columbia, SC.

My road to a hip resurfacing has been uneven. I would guess that I first experienced hip pain eight or so years ago. I met a physical therapist and was given some exercises to do, although I confess I was not always so good about following through with them. It’s possible, of course, that my earliest pain was … Read the rest

Paul Owens Hip Resurfacing Dr. Fowble 2006

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paulowens06 Paul Owens Hip Resurfacing Dr. Fowble 2006

Picture from a racquetball tournament in April (at 16 months). I have played two tournaments this year 2008 (Open doubles division), and won 2nd place each time.

My name is Paul Owens and I’ve been an avid racquetball player in and around Florida for many years. In December 2005 I developed a severe pain in my right hip after playing racquetball. I was only 47, but I later found that I had a slight curvature … Read the rest