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Dr. Raterman Hip Resurfacing Stories

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Marc’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2014

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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. The hardest thing I find doing is bending and staying down, but I have been standing straight for over 10 years. I expect to continue improving as I keep pushing myself.

3/4/2014: I am a 57 year old physician who had a left hip BHR performed by Dr. Raterman on 2/19/2014. I have been posting my pre- and post-surgical thoughts on youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWv7uE53NUtshlWk20lq4Q/playlists ) for those that are interested.

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Jerry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2008

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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 hip for 7 years.

10/21/2008 Surgery Day – Into surgery at 0700, awake in post-op at 1100. Experiencing bad shakes and chills coming out of the anaesthesia. Nurses cover me with multiple blankets. Moved to room about 1200, still shaking. See family until about 1400. Doing good, but heavily sedated. Physical Therapist (PT) gets me up and moves me to chair at about 1600. Sat in chair for about 40 mins and got very nauseous. … Read the rest

Rick Foster’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2010

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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 both hips for the last 10+ years and as I have a very active job, I have become very dependent on aspirin (at LEAST 8 per day) and NSAIDs (at least 2 lodines or 4+Advil per day).  I had been to two ortho surgeons (here locally in Orlando, FL) who told me I was a dual hip ‘replacement’ candidate.  Even though the second one had published material stating that he performed hip resurfacing, it turned … Read the rest

Suzanne’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2008

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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 in March for resurfacing of the left hip.

Resurfacing is one of his favorite things to do and he has a really good team that he works with all the time. I went into the hospital on Tuesday and was discharged on Thursday. I stayed in a hotel for 5 more days and they set it up for the physical therapist, who was excellent, to come to me at the hotel.

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Joyce Reed’s Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Raterman 2007

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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 and stepped out of bed placing my normal weight on my right leg. A sharp pain shot from my right foot to my hip, and I sat back down quickly.

I made an immediate appointment with my orthopedist, and he discovered that the cartilage in my right hip joint was gone! The joint surface was literally “bone-on-bone”. He told me that I needed hip replacement surgery. I tried to discuss other options with him, but … Read the rest

Patrick’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Up Date Dr. Raterman 2012-2016

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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. Walking without a cane now and riding my bike twice a day in the neighborhood. 

My physical therapist comes to the house  3 times a week.  I have one more week of home therapy then I’ll drive to a PT facility.  Have a 6 week appointment in April and hoping to get cleared  back to work at the Fire Department by week 8 or 9.  I was playing hockey twice a week before surgery and … Read the rest

Jax Hippy Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2016

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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 Chapel.  I had an absolutely amazing experience with both Dr. Raterman and his staff and Florida Hospital.  Truly world class, compassionate, professional medical treatment from Florida Hospital and Dr. Raterman’s team, it was well worth the 5 hour drive I did to go to their facility. 

After exactly one week post-surgery I never touched the walker or cane again.  Below is the summary of my experience to date, thought I’d share some of the details … Read the rest

Firefighter Patrick’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing With Dr. Raterman 2012/2016

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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 another year or so but holding out  until I have to.

Went back to work full duty as a firefighter in Fort Myers Florida at 8 1/2 weeks.  1 year post op now and resurfaced hip feels great.

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 … Read the rest

B Roger’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2015

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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. Pretty sore this morning but I find that the more I move around my hip loosens up and feels better. Had my first PT session earlier today and I think it went well. Overall I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Raterman’s staff and Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel. And thank you to Pat and everyone sharing their stories here. Incredibly helpful!  Will update this post over the next couple weeks.… Read the rest

Sherry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2008

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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. I live alone now w/cats. My Rt hip xray shows advanced osteo, femoral cyst starting and pain getting worse since June. I have superior bone density, no major health problems, but 40 lbs overweight. I work full time and was active until the pain started to get bad. I want to get this done. Dr’s kept telling me it was my back for years before one figured out it was my hip and by then … Read the rest

LDG’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2012/2014

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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 one.

I am having a problem straightening my right knee without forcing the issue. My in home physical therapist has given me instructions to continually try to straighten the leg at the knee when walking and when sitting but it leads to knee soreness and pain.

April 21, 2014

I had a BRH on my left hip 2 years ago and recently had the right hip done. At age 51 I’m wondering how many revisions … Read the rest

Howie F-16’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2014

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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 PC, FL.  After a six hour drive, I arrived at Embassy Suites for one night stay.

12 Nov 2013: I had a 1:00 PM appt with Dr. Raterman.  His office staff is quite friendly.  I was called back rather quickly and worked with the Med Tech to get my history.  We did run into a problem with the X-Ray disc that I brought.  It would not load on their computer, therefore new X-Rays had to … Read the rest

Marc’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2014

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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. The hardest thing I find doing is bending and staying down, but I have been standing straight for over 10 years. I expect to continue improving as I keep pushing myself.

3/4/2014: I am a 57 year old physician who had a left hip BHR performed by Dr. Raterman on 2/19/2014. I have been posting my pre- and post-surgical thoughts  on youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWv7uE53NUtshlWk20lq4Q/playlists ) for those that … Read the rest

Hipster’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2013

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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 I’m 2 months out & feeling pretty great, I think it’s time for me to post my opinion here.

First, I just give me quick opinion:
I highly recommend Dr. Raterman for hip resurfacing surgery.

Now, I’ll give more detain & explain my opinion so that anyone looking here or searching for answers will at least have this to work with. I found that the Doc & his staff were very professional. The only real … Read the rest

Paul RBHR Dr. Raterman August 2010

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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, going to various Orthopedic Surgeons around town until I ran into Dr. Raterman. I wish I had known about your site two years ago, because I would like to have those years back. I went from college soccer player to power lifter to triathlete to sitting on my A##, until I had the surgery. I had the surgery on Monday, went home on Tuesday, got rid of the walker by Thursday, got rid of the … Read the rest

Sriram RBHR Dr. Raterman 2010

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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, I started developing pain in right hip area and I found out that I had a osteo arthritic condition (could be due to trauma from before) and it was literally bone on bone. I took my time to decide on surgery date and continued to play tennis with taking Advil after the games.

Then I consulted Dr. Raterman in June 2009 and he pretty much came out and said that BHR is the best option … Read the rest