Category Archives: Dr. Schmitt HR Stories
Sue Clayton’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2007
Sue had her right hip resurfaced by Dr. Schmitt at Huron Valley Hospital in 2007. Photo by Free Face Photo I am the director of HBY Ensemble empowering mature artists in Michigan, USA. My resurfaced hip is 12 years old on June 24th. Still dancing six days a week! Continue reading →
Joe Virag’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2017
Read complete original article here: https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2019/03/22/joint-replacement-michigan/3202286002/ It was two years ago that Joe Virag of Dearborn Heights, a dedicated runner… …was told that he needed a joint replacement — and his running days were over… …Virag found a metro Detroit orthopedic surgeon (Dr. Schmitt) who specializes in a type of … Continue reading →
2 Year Update Lauren’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2013
June 12, 2017 Read Lauren’s Full Story Here I celebrate my two year anniversary of RBHR on June 17! It was a tough recovery and a lot of work but overall it has been great…I can do things I have not done in a very long time and the pain … Continue reading →
Mike’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2014
March 11, 2015 I’m a 5’8″ 170lb. 59 yr. old active male from Michigan. I had a LBHR done on 11/4/2014 by Dr. Philip Schmidt in Michigan. I was cleared to start hitting short irons after 2 months, at 3 months no restrictions. No pain – no more naproxen – … Continue reading →
Mike’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2014
I researched the BHR method extensively before I made the appointment with Dr. Schmitt. He is very easy to talk with and explains the details of the surgery completely. He uses the direct lateral approach and he will tell you the benefits of this technique… …Dr. Schmitt will prescribe 1 … Continue reading →
Steve S Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2012
December 22, 2016 – I am a 4 yr Anniversary BHR here in Michigan. My Dr. was Phillip Schmitt. I am an Electrical Lineman. I climb utility poles and on a daily basis never even think about my BHR. Am totally happy. I had my Family Dr. CK my metal … Continue reading →
Steve’s 4 Year Anniversary Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2012
December 22, 2016 – I am a 4 yr Anniversary BHR here in Michigan. My Dr. was Phillip Schmitt. I am an Electrical Lineman. I climb utility poles and on a daily basis never even think about my BHR. Am totally happy. I had my Family Dr. CK my metal … Continue reading →
Deb Podany’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmidt 2008
I had my hip resurfaced Monday morning on June 16th by Dr. Schmitt in Commerce, Michigan. I had been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and had been in constant pain (5-6 on a standard pain scale of 1-10) for months before my surgery. I developed pain in my leg more than … Continue reading →
Cathy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2008
Update March 8, 2017 Hard to believe it’s been almost 9 years! My BHR is doing great! After my surgery on May 8, 2008, my recovery went very well and I biked over 600 miles from June – September of 2008. That might not be normal but I can tell … Continue reading →
Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmitt 2010
June 6, 2010 I’m about to do my LBHR with Dr. Philip Schmitt in metro Detroit. He’s done about 700 BHRs so far, and according to his office he’s got a great success rate – only 6 failures/revisions. I apparently was born with femoracetabular impingement & have arthritis (10y+ at … Continue reading →
Al’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2010
November 20, 2010 I had my left BHR surgery with Dr. Schmitt on 16-Nov-10 and it went well. I started walking with a walker on the second day and went home on 18-Nov. No too much pain. Incision is healing well. Today’s is day 5 and swelling is pretty extensive … Continue reading →
Dustin’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2012
My name is Dustin and I received an LBHR on 6/18/12. I am 24 years old and have not had anyone to talk to around my age about surgery/recovery from a BHR. My surgeon is Dr. Schmitt based out of the DMC in southeastern Michigan. I am now 3 days … Continue reading →
Jim Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmitt 2010
LBHR 6/11/2010 RBHR 8/13/2010 Dr. Schmitt June 6, 2010I’m about to do my LBHR with Dr. Philip Schmitt in metro Detroit. He’s done about 700 BHRs so far, and according to his office he’s got a great success rate – only 6 failures/revisions. I apparently was born with femoracetabular impingement & have arthritis (10y+ at… Continue reading →
Al’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2010
LBHR Dr. Schmitt November 16, 2010 November 20, 2010 I had my left BHR surgery with Dr. Schmitt on 16-Nov-10 and it went well. I started walking with a walker on the second day and went home on 18-Nov. No too much pain. Incision is healing well. Today’s is day 5 and swelling is pretty… Continue reading →
Deb Podany Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmidt 2008
BHR Dr. Schmitt June 2008 I had my hip resurfaced Monday morning on June 16th by Dr. Schmitt in Commerce, Michigan. I had been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and had been in constant pain (5-6 on a standard pain scale of 1-10) for months before my surgery. I developed pain in my leg more than… Continue reading →
Cathy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmidt 2008
LBHR Dr. Schmitt May 8, 2008 May 7, 2008Tomorrow, May 8th is my big day for a RBHR with Dr. Schmitt at Huron Valley Hospital. I’m a little nervous but looking forward to being more active again, as I’m sure all of us are. I biked 25 miles a couple days ago knowing that it… Continue reading →
Teri Sinkler LBHR Dr. Schmitt 2007
LBHR Dr. Schmitt 2007 I’m not really much of an athlete now but my need for hip resurfacing stems from being a gymnast and dancer 25 years (and 25 pounds) ago! I am 46 and enjoy bowling and golf. I did not golf at all this year due to hip pain.Today marks 2 weeks since… Continue reading →