December 9, 2009 Ah, yes, the bed-and-sleeping breakthrough showed up yesterday. I was able to get my leg into the bed unassisted, and I actually did sleep on the affected side for a short time last night. Sleeping on the unaffected side has been increasingly more comfortable, which I’m happy … Continue reading →
I’m 3 weeks out from surgery with Dr. Gross. Here are my tips for you: Crutches/Cane During your pre-op appt. with Dr. Gross the day before your surgery, the tech will come in and fit you for crutches. So, you don’t have to worry about getting crutches ahead of time. … Continue reading →
October 25, 2011 I am a 44 y.o. mom of three. I was fine until a couple years ago and then started feeling pain in my left hip that radiated down my leg. I assumed it was sciatica and my GP didn’t disagree so off to PT I went. That … Continue reading →
October 14, 2011 Two weeks today with a Biomet resurfacing of Right Hip. Currently an airline pilot, and have been running forever. I have a history of OA in knees with surgery on each knee for meniscus tearing/fraying. Hip was never more than a stiffness issue, or so I thought. … Continue reading →
March 27, 2011 I am 56 years old and I just had my HR done with Dr. Gross (March 23) and there were a couple of surprises. The first surprise was that I now have one leg (mildly) longer than the other. The other surprise was Dr. Gross’ comment that … Continue reading →
50 year old home school mom of five, not an athlete but very flexible since I did acrobats as a kid. Finally diagnosed with labral tear and oa after 5 years of pain, rom loss and unexplained buckling. Arthroscopic repair ruled out by 2 doctors. Local Ortho doc said I … Continue reading →
July 10, 2010 I’ve been active in sports all my life. Since age 55 (I’m 62) I’ve been participating in masters racquetball and softball. I’ve won gold in both at a state and national level–up until 2008 that is… My right hip reached the point where I was, the month … Continue reading →
November 23, 2009 I’m now a hippie for one week. Here’s my story. 11-13 Met with Dr. Gross and Lee Web. Lee Webb said my left hip was one of the worst limitations of movement she had ever seen. 11-16 Day of surgery. The worst part by far is the … Continue reading →
Stepping Out by Dee Grider is an article about her hip resurfacing experience with Dr. Gross 2012 and why hip resurfacing is better than a total hip replacement. Her article can be read here: http://surfacehippy.info/pdf/Stepping-Out-dee-grider-2012.pdf
Continue reading →April 16, 2009 I am just over 2 weeks post op from second half of Bilateral. The first week was definitely a challenge. I took the pain pills before I felt I needed them and that worked great, not much pain to deal with. I was a little unprepared for … Continue reading →
March 29, 2008 I am just 3 weeks post op of having my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross in Columbia, SC. I don’t have any nightmare stories nor have any bad press for Dr. Gross’s procedure. Actually my experience has been very good and am recovering rapidly. I am … Continue reading →
June 11, 2008 I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis at 28. I had uncemented resurfacing by Dr. Gross in May at the age of 35. I had hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross on May 14. I’m 4 weeks post op today. I have been very happy with Dr. Gross. I was … Continue reading →
January 31, 2012 I am walking over 3 miles per day with my cane at 3 1/2 weeks post-op, feeling sore and my mind is running. I also don’t like meds. I am a Dr. Gross patient. February 11, 2012 I am doing stretches where I let gravity be my … Continue reading →
Update May 24, 2016 I have taught and coached high level skiing for 46 years, the past 8 years on my resurfaced hip. Dr Gross encouraged me to ski on it, and I started skiing at six months post surgery. I have heard of people rarely having trouble with THRs … Continue reading →