Category Archives: Dr. Gross HR Stories
24 Year Anniversary Of Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2001
Sept. 10, 2025 is the 24 year anniversary of my hip resurfacing done by Dr. Gross and Lee Webb at age 40. 2nd hip was done 10 years later by Dr. Gross also. If you think about the date, I woke up the next morning to watch the twin towers … Continue reading →
Dr. Gross Information and Tips by Marvin B 2025
Update for 2025: Dr. Gross has moved from Irmo, SC to an office directly across from Richland Memorial/Medical University of South Carolina. After hip resurfacing is performed either there or at the Midland Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery Surgical Center downtown, if you live within driving distance of Columbia, SC, you can … Continue reading →
Marvin B’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2021 & 2024
January 13, 2021 Had my right hip resurfaced a week and a half ago on Jan 4 by Dr. Gross and his incredible team at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery in Columbia SC. An AMAZING experience. Still some pain and problems sleeping like most of you and thought I would seek … Continue reading →
Steve’s(Newdog) Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2011
January 22, 2011 I am almost 2 weeks post op and I can’t believe it. I arrived home one week ago (Saturday, Jan.15). I would say that the first week after surgery is probably the worst part. I was never in any real bad pain, only stiffness and soreness like … Continue reading →
Stan Jakubowski’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2002
I had my left hip resurfaced in 2002 by Dr Thomas Gross in SC. I was part of the clinical trials to bring resurfacing to the US. The implant is still intact and aligned. No movement or weight restrictions. I worked airfreight, at times I had to unloaded 53′ semi’s … Continue reading →
2 Year Update Bill’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2021
I wanted to write a summary I would have liked to have found early in hip surgery investigation, and hope this helps the reader. No surgery is without risk. I’ve learned over the years that the best surgeons recommend no surgery unless absolutely necessary, and after conservative treatments are tried. … Continue reading →
Tom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2022
January 28, 2022 I’m an active 57 year old male. snowboard, running (until ~2 years ago, but hope to again), bike… am getting my hip resurfaced with Dr gross in 3 weeks. dreams of marathoning and ironman again, and am fully committed to the resurface. Nothing you didn’t know, but … Continue reading →
Mat Smith’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2021-2023
About 7 weeks ago (1/18/2023) I had my 2nd (left) hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross. It went great, and I’m recovering well. I had my first (right) hip done on 6/16/2021. This is 6 months after surgery showing me playing soccer for the first time after surgery. Continue reading →
Update 5 Year and 9 1/2 Year Updates Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schemitsch and Dr. Gross
November 27, 2022 Hip Resurfacing Update Packman’s Original Hip Resurfacing Stories Here: https://surfacehippy.info/packman-hip-resurfacing-dr-gross-2013/ https://surfacehippy.info/packmans-second-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-schemitsch-2017/ Just had my 5 year checkup on the left hip resurfacing (Schemitsch – London ON Canada). X-rays according to Dr. S, were outstanding / excellent. He examined my walk and said he could not tell I … Continue reading →
Amy O’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2022
Beautiful email from Amy to Pat Walter about the Surface Hippy.info website Hey there! I’m sure you get this all the time but your website was a complete lifesaver for me when it came to finding out more about resurfacing. Of course my doctors had only giving me the option … Continue reading →
PalmettoXfit’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2021
August 3, 2021 MY HIP RESURFACING JOURNEY I am scheduled for right hip resurfacing on Aug 18 w/ Dr. Gross in Columbia. So I thought I’d start documenting my journey through this now. I am a 59 yr old male an in relatively decent shape. I have been doing crossfit … Continue reading →
Claudia Placentra’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2005
Double hip re surface for me – Dr. Gross – 2005 also! Best decision I ever made. Thanks for all the info you helped me collect from your website. Continue reading →
Larry Bud’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2021
November 7, 2021 60 YO Male. Severe osteoarthritis of the right hip. I have been ” impacted ” for the past 10 months. It ranged from very painful to nothing, depending on the day. I was fine with daily activities for the most part but could not do anything rigorous. … Continue reading →
10 Year Update Sean’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross 2011
November 23, 2021 Sean’s Original Story Here I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross about 10 years ago. It’s still going strong. I never liked running, and would sometimes run up to 5 miles at a time for exercise. After my hip resurfacing surgery I began experiencing a … Continue reading →
Kevin Hunter Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross 2020/2021
February 1, 2022 1st hip – June 2020. September 2020 returned to caddying (5-7miles of walking/jogging) 2nd hip – April 2021. August 2021 – Returned to caddying. November 2021 – Started playing pickleball for first time and move as well as Iprior to any hip issues. Total flexibility and strength … Continue reading →
OWL’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross 2018
July 6, 2018 I’m single, live alone, and have much the same friend relationships as you. I had resurfacing on 02-28-2018 and had planned for a normal recovery alone but awakened after surgery to the news that I’d be on the extra-slow recovery program due to some severe acetabular erosion … Continue reading →
3 Year Anniversary – Dan’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019
3 Year Update January 4, 2022 I’m coming up on my 3-year anniversary of Bilat resurfacing with Dr. Gross.Nothing short of amazing. Playing Hockey a couple times a week, skiing, hiking, kayaking CL5. Now it’s just other parts of the body that ache :-). Did the Presidential traverse in NH … Continue reading →