Category Archives: Dr. Raterman HR Stories
Marc’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2014
I have been cleared for all activity without restrictions. I am now playing singles tennis without holding back. I am out of shape (for 95 degree singles tennis), and still feel not as flexible or as strong, but have had no pain even after 2 hours of drills and playing. … Continue reading →
Jerry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2008
The following is a detailed diary of my recent BHR hip resurfacing with Dr. Stephan Raterman in Tampa FL. I recorded my progress from surgery day to 16 days post op. I am a 45 year old man and received a right BHR after suffering from OA in my right … Continue reading →
Rick Foster’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2010
My name is Rick Foster and I’ve been researching hip replacement and in particular resurfacing for well over 3 years. I have found your Surface Hippy website to be one of, if not the best overall source of information out there! I have endured moderate to severe hip pain in … Continue reading →
Suzanne’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2008
I am two weeks post op with Dr. Raterman. I live in New Mexico and traveled to Tampa for surgery and am certainly glad that I did. Dr. Raterman has now done more than 270 procedures. He did a resurfacing on my right hip and I will return to Tampa … Continue reading →
Joyce Reed’s Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Raterman 2007
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: Regaining the Ability to Walk By Joyce A. Reed Like many Americans in their 50’s, I suffer from various forms of osteoarthritis. For the past two years, the arthritis pain in my right hip gradually increased. One day in January 2007, I woke up in the morning … Continue reading →
Patrick’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Up Date Dr. Raterman 2012-2016
Read Patrick’s Full Story Here March 9, 2016 I’m a 51 year-old firefighter who is 3 weeks post op from having my left hip resurfaced by Dr Raterman out of Tampa. Dr Raterman resurfaced my right hip 4 years ago and I’ve had great results ever since doing that surgery. … Continue reading →
Jax Hippy Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2016
April 9, 2016 I just past my one month mark having my right hip done (I’m a 49 year old fairly fit male, singles tennis player), and am amazed at the entire process I went through. Dr. Stephen Raterman in Tampa, FL performed my surgery at Florida Hospital at Wesley … Continue reading →
Firefighter Patrick’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing With Dr. Raterman 2012/2016
February 13, 2013 Feb,22 2013 will be my 1 year postop. So far so good. Work as a firefighter and playing ice hockey twice week in Fort Myers, Florida.. My right resurfaced hip (Dr Raterman,Tampa) does not give me any issues whatsoever. May have to get left one done in … Continue reading →
B Roger’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2015
July 29, 2015 I’m a 44 year old man who has spent over 20 years in the military wearing out my body. I also have 3 young kids, coach baseball and my OA was making it very difficult to enjoy life. Surgery was on Monday and I was released yesterday. … Continue reading →
Sherry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2008
Sherry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2008 I live in North Cental FL. 1st hip resurf 11-10-06 at age 59 by Dr Kennedy in Sarrasota. Love that man, but he’s retired from surgery. Had a quick recovery. Husband was dx’ed w/ca 10 days after surgery and died 2 mo’s later. … Continue reading →
Richards Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2010
Richards Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2010 3 1/2 years out from my bilateral BHR hip resurfacing with Dr. Raterman. Playing tennis since that first summer and am pain free! Continue reading →
LDG’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2012/2014
LDG’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2012/2014 I’m from the Tampa area and Dr. Stephen Raterman has done both of my hips. April 20, 2014 I am 10 days post op on a right hip resurface. My pain has been manageable and I have been weight bearing from day … Continue reading →
Howie F-16’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2014
Howie F-16’s hip resurfacing diary with Dr. Raterman. 11 Nov 2013: Driving from Panama City, FL to Tampa, FL for evaluation by Dr. Stephen Raterman. Dr. Raterman is highly experienced with over 1500 HR according to Surface Hippy website. He is also the closest HR doctor to my home in … Continue reading →
Marc’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2014
Marc’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2014 I have been cleared for all activity without restrictions. I am now playing singles tennis without holding back. I am out of shape (for 95 degree singles tennis), and still feel not as flexible or as strong, but have had no pain even … Continue reading →
Hipster’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2013
Hipster’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2013 June 20, 2013 I had Dr. Stephen Raterman in Tampa, Florida as my surgeon about 8 weeks ago. When I checked this site before surgery, I didn’t see any good (no offense intended if I missed it) info on him, so now that … Continue reading →
Paul RBHR Dr. Raterman August 2010
My name is Paul, I am 47, and am 7 weeks post op with a right BHR procedure. Dr. Raterman in Tampa Florida did my surgery and I am very, very pleased. I spent the last 2 years trying to figure out what was going on with my right hip, … Continue reading →
Sriram RBHR Dr. Raterman 2010
My DOB is 03/27/1969. My History: I had an auto accident in Dec 1994 and ended up with a broken femur on both legs. They did a IM nailing on both legs. I have been playing tennis since 1995 till now and play 3-4 times a week. In Jan 2009, … Continue reading →