Category Archives: Dr. Schemitsch HR Stories
Update 5 Year and 9 1/2 Year Updates Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schemitsch and Dr. Gross
November 27, 2022 Hip Resurfacing Update Packman’s Original Hip Resurfacing Stories Here: https://surfacehippy.info/packman-hip-resurfacing-dr-gross-2013/ https://surfacehippy.info/packmans-second-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-schemitsch-2017/ Just had my 5 year checkup on the left hip resurfacing (Schemitsch – London ON Canada). X-rays according to Dr. S, were outstanding / excellent. He examined my walk and said he could not tell I … Continue reading →
Zap’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2012
March 11, 2012 I’m happy to say everything went over and beyond my expectations. I just got back and woke up in the middle of the night, so I thought I’d check in with you guys to let you know. I have plenty of information to give, which I will … Continue reading →
Wally’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2016
I had my hip resurfaced in June 2016 by Dr. Schemitsch at age 46 and had an excellent experience. (BHR – left hip only). Very professional and knows his stuff. Just wanted to share in case any other Canadians may come across this site. My surgery was all covered by our … Continue reading →
Rday’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2020
I had my right hip resurfaced (BHR) by Dr. Emil Schemitsch at University Hospital in London, Ontario on January 27, 2020. I’m a 53 year old, active male. I officiate high school basketball, play a lot of golf, and a bit of baseball. I started having issues with my right … Continue reading →
Tom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2020
I had my right hip resurfaced (BHR) by Dr. Emil Schemitsch at University Hospital in London, Ontario on January 27, 2020. I’m a 53 year old, active male. I officiate high school basketball, play a lot of golf, and a bit of baseball. I started having issues with my right … Continue reading →
Packman’s Second Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2017
Read His Full Story Here October 5, 2017 Backing up to march 21/13 I had my right hip resurfaced with Dr Gross – I was in the Ontario queue for hip resurfacing but due to bone on bone debilitating my life the line for dr Schemitsch was well over 2 … Continue reading →
Dean’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2015
I would like to describe my experience having a hip resurfacing surgery performed by Dr. Schemitsch, at St. Michael Hospital in Toronto. I am a 51 year old male. I have been very active all my life, involved with various martial arts and other fitness activities. In the summer of … Continue reading →
Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2015
I had hip resurfacing done May 2015 on my right side. I’m 53 and suffer from osteoarthritis. Overall I am happy with the surgery and am totally pain free now. I will eventually need to get my left side done and will follow Dr. Schemitsch to London for current follow … Continue reading →
Jr’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Dr. Schemitsch 2016
Had my left hip resurfaced in June 2016. 46 yrs old male. Hockey injury tore my hip labral. Very little cartilage to repair, referred to Dr. Schemitsch. A long wait list, but well worth it! First couple weeks of recovery was very rough as expected. Don’t feel discouraged, it will … Continue reading →
Harry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2016
I was 54 years old when I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Schemitsch on October 17th, 2016. I had a labral tear in my left hip for over 30 years as a result of an undiagnosed football injury. The pain was becoming increasingly worse, and became severe about … Continue reading →
Jim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2015
I had my left hip resurfaced December 14, 2015 by Dr. Schemitsch and the Staff at St Mike’s. I’m a 47 year old active male with a lifestyle that included hockey, golf and a 4-6 times a week workout program. Sadly, for me, the two years leading up to the … Continue reading →
Rusty’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2008
I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Schemitsch in Nov./08 The operation went exactly as he and his staff predicted. This guy is not a teddy-bear. However, prior to surgery, he took time to answer fully all questions. After surgery he attended as I awoke and was available for … Continue reading →
Tim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2005-2011
I was just in the process of referring Dr. Schemitsch to a friend of mine who is torn between using him and another surgeon… so on a whim googled this “rating” page and just thought I’d relate my experience Let me start by saying in reference to “terrible experience” below … Continue reading →
George’s Left Hip Resurfacing and Right THR with Dr. Schemitsch 2009
George’s Left Hip Resurfacing and Right THR with Dr. Schemitsch 2009 Last Wednesday, I had a total, right hip replacement, conducted here in Toronto. It was performed by Dr. Emil Schemitsch. Currently, I’m surprisingly pain-free, taking, only, the occasional Percocet. I had an Oxinium implant installed. Five years ago I … Continue reading →