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Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 8, 2017 by Patricia WalterOctober 17, 2017
  • Al’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
  • Barista’s Hip Resurfacing Story with Dr. Pritchett 2012
  • Bob Burnell’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006-2015
  • Bryn’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2011
  • Buddy’s bilateral hip resurfacing Dr. Pritchett 2008
  • Dave’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2015
  • David Hodges Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
  • David’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2018
  • Derek’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017
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  • Elizabeth’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2016
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Elizabeth’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2016

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 19, 2019 by Patricia WalterJune 2, 2020
Prologue, or why I don’t shop at Southcenter
February 25, 2012 was my last pain free day. I had no idea when the day started that it would end with an injury that sent me on a downward spiral that I have only now arrested. The next day was the Academy Awards, and I wanted to see the last two movies with major nominations that I had not yet seen, The Artist and The Iron Lady. After playing with theatres and times I determined my best strategy was an early evening showing of The Artist at Westfield Shoppingtown Southcenter followed by a late show of The Iron Lady at a Regal Cinema a few blocks down the street. Saturday night at the mall was
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Runner’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 19, 2018 by Patricia WalterSeptember 6, 2018

June 18, 2018

I am a runner and had my Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett August 2017. Since then I have run 5 10k’s Our running club has a 10k series that my wife and I participate in. I have noticed that I have pretty much steadily improved my time by a consistent 2 minutes each race, they are all chipped timed. it’s getting easier and I hurt less after each one. it’s Kind of weird,  but all of a sudden lately,  I discovered  I can run as much as I like and it doesn’t hurt, at all.

I limped around for a day after running a 1/2 marathon a month ago.  This morning I ran 13.5 miles and I feel no ill effects in … Read the rest

Dr. Buechel and Dr. Pritchett Discuss Hip Resurfacing 2018

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 8, 2018 by Patricia WalterAugust 16, 2019

Surgeons prefer Hip Resurfacing rather than THR for their own hip replacement. Published on Aug 7, 2018

Hip Resurfacing is difficult. It requires a higher degree of surgical precision, art and talent. Hip resurfacing produces a higher level of functional outcome. Most surgeons do not offer hip resurfacing but they when it is their hip that needs surgery they are more open to the procedure. Polyethylene should be used. Two experienced surgeons discusses hip resurfacing and what it takes to make it all work out.

Hip Resurfacing Surgeon information and interviews about hip resurfacing are also available.… Read the rest

David’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2018

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 4, 2018 by Patricia WalterAugust 16, 2018

Back to playing Hockey after Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett.

I was 48 when I received the very surprising diagnosis of arthritis in my left hip. My pain wasn’t that bad at the time so I really didn’t think it was as bad as they said. The first words I heard after my initial X-Ray were “You need a Total Hip Replacement! I was stunned. I thought I had a strained tendon or a torn labrum, arthritis wasn’t even on my radar. One Dr. rated the damage an 8 out of 10! I was in denial and didn’t want to believe it.

After this initial visit I spent about a year going to different surgeons and doing research looking for something other than a Total … Read the rest

Floyd Landis Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006 Update

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 22, 2018 by Patricia WalterApril 22, 2018

Published on Aug 30, 2017
Dr. Pritchett www.seattlejointsurgeon.com  explains hip resurfacing and its role in a high performance athlete… Read the rest

Dr. Dee’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 25, 2017 by Patricia WalterNovember 5, 2017


Dr. Dee Alaska Vet from the television show on Animal Planet received a polyethylene hip resurfacing procedure from Dr. Pritchett and returned to her very active Animal Medicine and Surgery Practice… Read the rest

Paprika’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 15, 2017 by Patricia WalterOctober 18, 2017

March 16, 2017

I am a 61 y.o. woman with “bone on bone” osteoarthritis of my left hip and a chronically low white blood cell count. My recent research indicates that metal-on-metal resurfacing (like with BHR and Biomet devices) poses additional risks for folks with autoimmune disorders like me. So, I am considering meeting with Dr. Pritchett to discuss the suitability of the Synovo ceramic coated device.

April 28, 2017

I am one very happy patient. Dr Pritchett instilled confidence every step of the way and I found him to be warm and caring. Swedish Institute, where he operates, is a very impressive facility with really good nurses and other staff. The same day and next day post-op PT and OT provided at Swedish was … Read the rest

Dr. Pritchett Discusses Hip Resurfacing with Orlando Williams 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 15, 2017 by Patricia WalterOctober 17, 2017
July 30, 2017
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Derek’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on June 24, 2017 by Patricia WalterJune 24, 2017

June 24, 2017

I am 4 days LBHR/Pritchett post-op and doing well.  I have and am continuing to document my story here.  Other’s stories helped me so much pre-surgery, I am hoping to pay it forward.  Feel free to contact me directly if you have anything you want to discuss about HR, surgery, travel for surgery, etc.

https://shiggyblog.wordpress.com/… Read the rest

Glenn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 27, 2017 by Patricia WalterDecember 20, 2017

April 29, 2017

I have had a bad left hip for almost four years now. I went in for knee pain, and low and behold, I was told it was my hip causing the knee pain. I used to play lacrosse and basketball and run. That all ended about 4 years ago. I was still able to do the treadmill till my right hip started to go as well.

Here is the short version. I almost had a full hip replacement put in January of this year, but 4 days prior to them cutting me, a second meeting with my surgeon revealed that he too thought I should get my hip resurfaced. He did not do such a procedure, but encouraged me to investigate it. … Read the rest

Don’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 8, 2017 by Patricia WalterAugust 8, 2017

My name is Don Kirk and I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. Last fall I discovered that my right hip would need replacing. I had received an injury to this leg when 5 years old and the doctors used a 4″ long plate to rejoin my femur. After 55 years this plate was overgrown with bone. My local doctor was hot to give me a THR but didn’t want to deal with removing the prior implant that would be in the way of the femoral stem of a THR. I went to Seattle to see a specialist at the U of Washington, but he didn’t want to deal with the implant either. I checked the web on implant removal and found next to nothing, it was … Read the rest

David Hodges Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 8, 2017 by Patricia WalterAugust 8, 2017

BHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. James Pritchett

I am submitting this journal for those who are contemplating hip resurfacing with Dr. James Pritchett at Swedish Orthopedic Institute in Seattle, WA. I am a 43 yr old male who has been very active all my life. Up until one year ago I was running 5k road races competitively and playing basketball at least three times a week. I have always enjoyed tennis and biking as well. In the summer of 2007 I started to notice left hip soreness/stiffness would occur after these activities and eventually found that I could not participate in such things without increasingly more acute pain. For a year I had walked with a limp. About 10 months ago I went to see … Read the rest

Greig’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 8, 2017 by Patricia WalterAugust 8, 2017

February 08, 2008

I just got home from my surgery. I was under general anesthesia because he could find the “spot” (apparently spinals are very tactile) for a spinal.

Day one was pretty rough for my first round of physical therapy I could just barely sit up on the edge of the bed. For my second session on Day one I used a walker and sat in a chair for awhile. I did not see how I would be able to check out on Friday.

On day two I switched to crutches and we walked around for awhile.

Today (day three) I was able to walk around pretty well with crutches and we praticed on stairs. I bought a raised toilet seat, grabber, sock aid … Read the rest

Paul Weige’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 8, 2017 by Patricia WalterSeptember 10, 2018

This is my journal about my hip resurfacing decision, surgery & recovery. I hope it will be useful to other people making decisions about surgery for their hips.

Top Things Needed When Home from Surgery


10. The grabber tool thingy
9. Lots of wash cloths
8. Crutches
7. Cane
6. Microwave food
5. Goldfish crackers and M&Ms
4. Pain pills
3. Cell Phone
2. Underwear 2x too big
1. Portapotty
1.A. Someone to look out for you.

December 31, 2005

It’s the last day of December, and I’m finalizing those final details for surgery. Last night I picked up a couple of those essentials I never thought I’d get, even at 80. Yep, a walker and a cane. At 36. I ran six half marathons

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Kathy Cline’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2007

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 5, 2017 by Patricia WalterNovember 5, 2017

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Tom K’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2016

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 30, 2016 by Patricia WalterDecember 30, 2016

I am a 59 year old male. I had my hip resurfaced on June 28, 2016 with Dr. Pritchett.  I found the stories and other info on this site very useful when researching hip resurfacing.  Therefore, I’ve decided to provide a brief account of my story with the hope that it might help someone decide what to do about their hip.  
 
I live in Bozeman, Montana. Before my hip went to crap (starting ~4-5 years ago), I enjoyed skiing, climbing, trail running, hunting and fishing. I also do geologic field work as part of my profession. A year ago, I was having difficulty doing any of these activities and decided that a replaced joint had to be better than where I was headed.  I shopped … Read the rest

Tom K’s 6 Month Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2016

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 29, 2016 by Patricia WalterSeptember 10, 2018

Read Tom’s Full Story Here

December 28, 2016 was my new hip’s 6 month anniversary. I celebrated by skiing 8 miles into the backcountry and climbing a 10,000’ peak.  The snow was soft and irresistible for making turns.  I finally decided to turn it loose on the downhills. It was a blast.  I even took a fall on the new hip and nothing happened!

So that’s my story.  So far, my hip resurfacing experience has been all positive.  I know for a fact that I’m way better off than I’d be without having surgery.  I know others with total hip replacements that feel the same way. The resurfacing, however, provides more options and maybe more longevity.  If you’ve got a funky hip like I once … Read the rest

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