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Dr. Schemitsch Hip Resurfacing Stories

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Update 5 Year and 9 1/2 Year Updates Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schemitsch and Dr. Gross

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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 even had hip surgery.

I have sent the x-rays down to Dr. Gross for right hip resurfacing  review as I don’t get to South Carolina … Read the rest

Zap’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2012

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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 later.  What I will say now, is I walked in the hospital with a painful limp and started walking using a cane in 3 days … Read the rest

Wally’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2016

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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 Ontario health plan, and physical therapy as well.  We are fortunate enough to have these type of surgeries covered here.

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Rday’s One Year Anniversary Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2020

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Rdays Original Story – https://surfacehippy.info/rdays-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-schemitsch-2020/

I had my right hip resurfaced in January 2020 at University Hospital in London, ON. Here is a link to my story…

https://surfacehippy.info/hiptalk/index.php?topic=6705.0

I had a follow-up by phone with Dr. Schemitsch this morning. Late in 2020, I had X-rays taken at my local hospital (Chatham, ON) and sent to Dr. Schemitsch. He said that the X-ray looked perfect, which was no surprise given my experience since surgery. After my … Read the rest

Rday’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2020

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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 leg 5-6 years ago, and had no idea what the problem was. The most common pain/discomfort was in the lower back on the right side. … Read the rest

Tom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2020

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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 leg 5-6 years ago, and had no idea what the problem was. The most common pain/discomfort was in the lower back on the right side. … Read the rest

Packman’s Second Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2017

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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 yrs in the Toronto area. I was fortunate enough to be able to afford dr gross but it was a quality of life / want … Read the rest

Dean’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2015

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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 2007, I started feeling discomfort in my left hip and I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. The discomfort soon became pain and loss of mobility. In … Read the rest

Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2015

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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 ups and eventual surgery. There are only a handful of Dr.s in Canada that do the resurfacing procedure and it is normally the best option … Read the rest

Jr’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Dr. Schemitsch 2016

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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 take time. Feather-weight restrictions for 6 weeks, then used cane until 3 months. Did my home physio following their documentation and also did physio at … Read the rest

Harry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2016

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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 5 years prior to my surgery. Close to a half dozen doctors had missed diagnosed my problem ( after Dr. Schemitsch explained and showed me … Read the rest

Jim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2015

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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 surgery involved a great deal of pain and loss of flexibility and the restricting of activities in my life that I truly enjoyed. I was … Read the rest

Rusty’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2008

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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 any questions. He followed up again on his ’rounds’ on 3 occasions. After surgery I had surprisingly little pain. In recovery, his staff were available … Read the rest

Tim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2005-2011

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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 who really hasn’t had any real “experience” other than a problem with punctuality at the clinic … that I, on the other hand, have had … Read the rest

George’s Left Hip Resurfacing and Right THR with Dr. Schemitsch 2009

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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 did have a resurfacing done on my left hip, and by contrast, never felt any hardness to the surgical site. Now, the only time I’m … Read the rest