Category Archives: Dr. Mont HR Stories
3 Year Update Mary Ellen Loranger Hip Resurfacing Dr. Mont 2020
Mary Ellen Loranger original story here https://surfacehippy.info/3-year-update-mary-ellen-loranger-hip-resurfacing-dr-mont-2020/ May 24, 2023 See the scar??? This came up on my FB memories and thought I’d share!! Last year at this time I did a Figure Competition at the age of 53- my surgery was in 2020!! This required me squatting and deadlifting … Continue reading →
Mary Ellen Loranger’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2020
May 24, 2023 See the scar??? This came up on my FB memories and thought I’d share!! Last year at this time I did a Figure Competition at the age of 53- my surgery was in 2020!! This required me squatting and deadlifting and lunging and using the leg press … Continue reading →
Clarke’s 15 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008
September 29, 2021 I wanted to update that things are still going great. As noted, I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Mont 15 years ago and my left 8 years ago. I seldom if ever think about them and continue to be as active and engaged as ever. … Continue reading →
Larry’s 12 1/2 Year Anniversary HR with Dr. Mont 2006
Read Larry’s original story here. February 14, 2018 Update I had my right hip done in 2006 at 53 years old by Dr. Mont using a Wright C+ so I’m at the 12 1/2 year mark. No problems, no concerns, no looking back. Interesting reading some of the responses – … Continue reading →
5 Year Update Christine’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Mont 2011
I am 5 years out of a BHR on the right side. I have always been a runner, but it did take me 4 years to get back to running. My hip just wasn’t strong enough and I had a lot of failed starts. But after years of PT work, … Continue reading →
Kathleene’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008
My name is Kathleen & I wanted a chance to add my story to your site. I am 39 years old & Dr. Mont performed left hip resurfacing on me on January 3rd 2008. I had spent the last 25 years dealing with the progressively worsening effects of being hit … Continue reading →
Eric’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2006
From “The Other Side” – Dr. Mont Had my resurfacing done by Dr. Mont at Sinai in Baltimore on Feb. 13, and am progressing slowly. The arthritis pain is gone, as is the lower back pain I used to wake up with on the side of my (old) bum hip. … Continue reading →
Lefty’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2007
Lefty – 73 years young I’m doing well nine days after my left hip was resurfaced by Dr. Mont at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. The first three days after surgery were somewhat discouraging, but on the fourth day I started using crutches, which I find to be MUCH preferable to … Continue reading →
Ben’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008
Ben and son Will 4 days post op Surgery Type: Bi-lateral Hip Resurfacing Dates: Right Hip – 6/5/08, Left Hip (plus some Achilles tendon repair by Dr. Lamm) 6/12/08 Age: 47 male, 5′ 9″, 200 lbs, active before surgery My Story: I learned that I had Osteoarthritis on my 47th … Continue reading →
Brian’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2001-2007
February 23, 2007 As I noticed today’s date, I realized that 6 years ago, I was in Baltimore getting my hip re-surfaced by Dr. Mont. Since I rarely even think about it anymore, other when someone mentions it to me, I kind of lost track. I guess it works. For … Continue reading →
Jeremy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2006
December 21, 2006 Can’t get too technical but I just had the anterior (lateral) approach last week by Dr. Mont. He explained to me that this is his preference and in over 600 procedures only 1 has not worked to expectation. He is very precise and only cuts through gluteus … Continue reading →
Clay Primrose’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2007
Name: Clay Primrose Age: 59 Home: Austin, TX Hip resurfaced: 5/17/07 Surgeon: Dr. Michael Mont My favorite things about Hip re-surfacing: 1.No serious pain post-op 2.Fast rate of recovery 3.No Restrictions after 14 weeks 4.Good Long Term Prospects It takes a team This was not a solo effort. I had … Continue reading →
Jack Gilmore’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008
I had left Cormet hip resurfacing with Dr. Mont on Oct. 13, .just over a month ago, and I seem to be healing nicely. I was extraordinarily pleased with his skill. I think he is brilliant. I am now 6.5 weeks post-op. I returned to my sedentary job 5.5 weeks post … Continue reading →
Barb’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2005
In 2005, I was referred to Dr. Mont after having my case reviewed and rejected by at least 20 surgeons around the country. I was a 25 year old female with Rheumatoid Arthritis that had destroyed my hips. The only thing doctors would do was prescribe narcotics and tell me … Continue reading →
Tina’s Biomet Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2016
October 11, 2016 I had my right hip resurfaced, BHR, by the amazing Dr. Peter Brooks in 2008. I was 50 yrs. at the time and due to an injury I developed severe avascular necrosis. The surgery was a huge success and my hip is still going strong. I developed … Continue reading →
CEK’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2013
May 16, 2016 I was on this website a lot when researching BHR… then got too busy. But I just signed up for my first 10K after the surgery and thought it was about time I paid it forward for others thinking about the surgery. My story starts 10 years … Continue reading →
CEK’s 4 1/2 Year Update of BHR with Dr. Mont 2013
Read CEK’s Complete Story Here …I’ve started running again. I tried once I was cleared after the surgery but I don’t think my hip was strong enough at that point. And truthfully I’m terrified after being told twice before I could run. I did lots of hiking instead for a … Continue reading →