Category Archives: Dr. Kreuzer HR Stories
Reed’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2011
I would love to get the word out that there is absolutely no reason to try and endure that kind of pain for so long for absolutely no reason. Just the bare bones outline: I’ve been pretty active and fitness minded since my teenage years, and never really lost my … Continue reading →
Reed’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2011
I would love to get the word out that there is absolutely no reason to try and endure that kind of pain for so long for absolutely no reason. Just the bare bones outline: I’ve been pretty active and fitness minded since my teenage years, and never really lost my … Continue reading →
Jay Cooke’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2007
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing through Anterior Incision Three days in hospital, two weeks with walker, eight days with cane and back on my two feet I was a somewhat serious runner in the nineties (five marathons) but had tapered to three miles three times a week while playing tennis (doubles) three … Continue reading →
Big Bill’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2008
Big Bill with a Bright Future and a Great Cormet Resurfacing …I go in for resurfacing on 7/9. My surgeon is Dr. Stefan Kreuzer at Memorial Bone & Joint in Houston. He has done 50 resurfacings to date. He does the anterior approach (see the animated video on his website) … Continue reading →
John Drake’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2008
I’m 48 years old and just had my hip resurfaced using the anterior approach on 11/3/08 by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer. I spent some time on the surfacehippy website to educate myself prior to my surgery which helped a lot. I do however feel very little is mentioned about the anterior … Continue reading →
Stephen Kenney’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2008
My hip problem began with a slip back in 1995 that caused me to bend over severely at my waist and touch my chest against the top of my right thigh. Interestingly, the extreme twisting of my leg at the hip didn’t hurt at all. Much later, I would find … Continue reading →
Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2008
Greetings from Houston, Texas! On December 10, 2008 I had a Cormet Hip Resurfacing prosthesis using the direct anterior approach performed by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer. The anterior direct approach (also known as “Smith Peteresen”) is relatively rare in the U.S. as many surgeons have not yet been trained with this … Continue reading →
Nigel’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2009
I am a 55 year old male. I have been active all my life in various sports which ultimately led to my hip cartilage damage. I had my right hip resurfaced using the anterior approach November 2007 by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer, a Birmingham hip. In Feb of this year, Dr … Continue reading →
Raeburn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2009
In March 2009 hip pain had significantly negatively impacted my life. Performing basic daily functions became extremely difficult. On March 10, 2009, I had hip resurfacing surgery performed by Dr. Kreuzer at Memorial Herman, Memorial City Hospital in Houston Texas. The surgery was remarkably “un-remarkable.” My recovery has been quick … Continue reading →
Marie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2009
I am my name is Maria and I am 31 years old. I had my BHR on May 11, 2009 by Dr. Kreuzer. After 5 years of anti-inflammatory drugs, and severe pain, I made the decision to go ahead with the procedure. I suffered from trauma-induced arthritis from an injury … Continue reading →
Reed’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2011
LBHR Dr. Kreuzer Feb. 9, 2011 I would love to get the word out that there is absolutely no reason to try and endure that kind of pain for so long for absolutely no reason. Just the bare bones outline: I’ve been pretty active and fitness minded since my teenage years, and never really lost…
Continue reading →Stephen Kenney Hip Resurfacing RBHR Dr. Kreuzer Dec. 17, 2008
RBHR Dr. Kreuzer Dec. 17, 2008 Stephen Kenney Hip Experience Houston, TX Dr. Stefan Kreuzer – Surgeon My hip problem began with a slip back in 1995 that caused me to bend over severely at my waist and touch my chest against the top of my right thigh. Interestingly, the extreme twisting of my leg…
Continue reading →John Drake Resurfacing Dr. Kreuzer Nov. 3, 2008
Resurfacing Dr. Kreuzer Nov. 3, 2008 I’m 48 years old and just had my hip resurfaced using the anterior approach on 11/3/08 by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer. I spent some time on the surfacehippy website to educate myself prior to my surgery which helped a lot. I do however feel very little is mentioned about the…
Continue reading →Big Bill Cormet Anterior CHR Dr. Kreuzer 7/9/08 Texas
Cormet Anterior CHR Dr. Kreuzer 7/9/08 Big Bill with a Bright Future and a Great Cormet Resurfacing …I go in for resurfacing on 7/9. My surgeon is Dr. Stefan Kreuzer at Memorial Bone & Joint in Houston. He has done 50 resurfacings to date. He does the anterior approach (see the animated video on his…
Continue reading →Maria Menchaca anterior approach hip resurfacing story 2009 Dr. Kreuzer
BHR May 11, 2009 Anterior Approach by Dr. Kreuzer I am my name is Maria and I am 31 years old. I had my BHR on May 11, 2009 by Dr. Kreuzer. After 5 years of anti-inflammatory drugs, and severe pain, I made the decision to go ahead with the procedure. I suffered from trauma-induced…
Continue reading →Nigel Church RCHR February 2009 Dr. Kreuzer
RCHR February 2009 Dr. Kreuzer I am a 55 year old male. I have been active all my life in various sports which ultimately led to my hip cartilage damage. I had my right hip resurfaced using the anterior approach November 2007 by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer, a Birmingham hip. In Feb of this year, Dr…
Continue reading →Raeburn Marshall March 10, 2009 Dr. Kreuzer
March 10, 2009 Dr. Kreuzer In March 2009 hip pain had significantly negatively impacted my life. Performing basic daily functions became extremely difficult. On March 10, 2009, I had hip resurfacing surgery performed by Dr. Kreuzer at Memorial Herman, Memorial City Hospital in Houston Texas. The surgery was remarkably "un-remarkable." My recovery has been quick…
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