Category Archives: Dr. Pritchett HR Stories

Paprika’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017

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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

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Derek’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017

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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.

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Glenn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017

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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.

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Don’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006

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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 … Read the rest

David Hodges Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008

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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. … Read the rest

Greig’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008

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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 … Read the rest

Paul Weige’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006

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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

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Tom K’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2016

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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 … Read the rest

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

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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 … Read the rest

Kevin C’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2016

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…All in all the surgery and recovery has gone very well.  I have been very impressed with everyone at Proliance, Dr. Pritchett’s practice, and the folks at Swedish.   Plus, I have so much confidence in Dr. Pritchett that I know my surgery was done as well as it could have been done.  He is so knowledgeable in this area having worked with one of the original pioneers in resurfacing and then pioneering additional improvements himself.  … Read the rest

Rob’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2013

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October 15, 2015

My name is Rob, I have been reading information on this site since 2012, and never posted anything. I figured if other stories have helped me, maybe my story could help someone else. Words cannot express how helpful this site has been to me!

Thank you Pat!

A little background…When I was a freshman in high school I was 6’4″ 265lbs, so naturally I played football and basketball. My sophomore year I … Read the rest

Max’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2015

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Max's Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2015

About Me: I’m 64, short (5′ 5″), and active/athletic (cross-training 6 days/week, including yoga). I used to be a runner, mountain biker, rock climber, and skier, but hip and back conditions gradually limited my primary activities to hiking and backpacking, which are the most important to me anyway.

My Long-Developing Hip Condition: My condition apparently resulted from a minor, previously undiagnosed deformity of the pelvis, with symptoms appearing late and developing over a very long … Read the rest

Bob Burnell’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006-2015

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Dr. James Pritchett (Seattle Wa) resurfaced both of my hips and I am once again able to enjoy my normal activities like skiing, hiking (even backpacking) and horseback riding without hip pain. I had my left hip done in 2006 when the resurfacing procedure was relatively new in the US. Luckily for me, I discovered that Dr. Pritchett was “the NW Pioneer” of resurfacing and he helped me. I had my right hip resurfaced in… Read the rest

Dr. Frederick Buechel, Sr. Bilaterall Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2015

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Dr. Buechel shares information about his bilateral hip resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett on December 15, 2015.

Dr. Pritchett and Dr. Frederick Buechel, Sr. renowned orthopedic Surgeon, implant designer and innovator, also discuss hip resurfacing and history of polyethylene resurfacing. This is a very interesting and informative video.

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TCG’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2009/2015

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In the Winter of 2009, my left hip failed on a trail run.  I spent the next 6 months trying to figure out what was wrong. After going through several rounds of Seattle doctors, I found Dr. Pritchett. He told me I needed to have my hip replaced. I started crying in his office.  He explained hip resurfacing to me as I explained I have been a runner for 30 years and a serious rock … Read the rest