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Joe Virag’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2017

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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 unconventional hip replacement surgery known as a Hip Resurfacing that is commonly pursued by male patients under 60 who wish to stay active. ..

…Virag went on to have both of his hips replaced in late 2017. He has been back to running for almost a year and says he remains pain-free. And neither he nor Dr. Schmitt are worried about this exercise regimen prematurely wearing out the new hips.

Joe’s Original Story and Posts

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2 Year Update Lauren’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2013

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June 12, 2017

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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 in my hip is nothing like it was…nothing. Most of the time it is nothing. I really wanted to get on here and say what a life changing surgery this was (it is) and how perfectly satisfied I am (I was) and I would do it again even though the recovery was….a pain but….… Read the rest

Mike’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2014

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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 – dramatic improvement in range of motion with the hip. My story is similar to yours, nagging pain for 2 years, golf game in the tank, My hdcp. went from 6 to 11 in 2 years. Probably lost 25 yds off the tee ball. I definitely wasted all last golf season. I would seek out a very experienced surgeon and follow up with as much physical therapy as you can get, I had 2 months. I … Read the rest

Mike’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2014

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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 week of in home therapy and another 4 weeks of outpatient. Take advantage of the therapy as it will speed up your recovery, 60 days post-op I had no restrictions. I’ve been pain free and regained all my range of motion. The one common theme you read on this site is to pick a surgeon with many BHR surgeries as it very complex and that’s why I choose Dr. Schmitt and couldn’t be happier with … Read the rest

Steve S Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2012

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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 counts last visit. And is super low.… Read the rest

Steve’s 4 Year Anniversary Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2012

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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 counts last visit. And is super low.… Read the rest

Deb Podany’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmidt 2008

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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 a year ago which slowly
progressed to groin pain (never occured to me that it was my hip!). What started
as a slight limp became more of a lurch as I was literally throwing my body
forward to walk! Finally began using a 4-prong cane and then pain began
radiating to both buttocks. Needless to say, I was miserable and frankly at this
point became pretty much home bound. Surgery came none to soon.

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Cathy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2008

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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 you it was much easier to bike than it was to walk in the beginning. I used a cane for awhile because I was told to use it until I could walk without limping. My back pain subsided and I have been able to run a 5K every year.  I limit it to that because I do not want to cause problems.  I walk/hike quite a bit — up to a half-marathon, and bike even … Read the rest

Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmitt 2010

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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 41 y.o), and over the last year or so it’s degraded on the left side to where I can’t easily lift the leg up stairs, or do the other stuff ya’ll know full well about. It got down to bone-on-bone, and through my anti-inflammatories & light pain meds, it’s been pretty tolerable, so to speak. So this Friday, 6/11/2010, I’ll have the left hip done, followed on 8/13 by the right one. The main reason … Read the rest

Al’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2010

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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 in the area of the operated thigh above the knee though no extensive pain, just discomfort because of swelling. Per Dr. Schmitt’s instructions I am wearing stockings and administer Arixtra blood thinner shots. I am taking 200 mg Advil to reduce swelling.

November 21, 2010

My BHR surgery took place as scheduled on Nov-16 with Dr. Schmitt in Huron Valley Sinai Hospital in Commerce, MI. Based on the majority of replies received I opted for … Read the rest

Dustin’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2012

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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 post op and feeling pretty good. I am home and did really well with PT in the hospital. After the first session they told me I didn’t need to go to PT in the hospital anymore and sent me out. I have been trying to get around as much as possible and actually to 3 steps unassisted yesterday (with the walker right in front of me of course).

June 25, 2012

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Jim Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmitt 2010

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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 41 y.o), and over the last year or so it’s degraded on the left side to where I can’t easily lift the leg up stairs, or do the other stuff ya’ll know full well about. It got down to bone-on-bone, and through my anti-inflammatories & light pain meds, it’s been pretty tolerable, so to speak.So this Friday, 6/11/2010, I’ll have the left hip done, followed on 8/13 by the right one. The main reason
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Al’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2010

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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 extensive in the area of the operated thigh above the knee though no extensive pain, just discomfort because of swelling. Per Dr. Schmitt’s instructions I am wearing stockings and administer Arixtra blood thinner shots. I am taking 200 mg Advil to reduce swelling.

November 21, 2010

My BHR surgery took place as scheduled on Nov-16 with Dr. Schmitt in Huron Valley Sinai Hospital in Commerce, MI. Based on the majority

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Deb Podany Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmidt 2008

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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 a year ago which slowly
progressed to groin pain (never occured to me that it was my hip!). What started
as a slight limp became more of a lurch as I was literally throwing my body
forward to walk! Finally began using a 4-prong cane and then pain began
radiating to both buttocks. Needless to say, I was miserable and frankly at this
point became pretty much home bound. Surgery came none to soon.

My

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Cathy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmidt 2008

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May 7, 2008

Tomorrow, 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 was probably my last decent bike ride for awhile. I want to thank everyone for sharing their stories. You are all an inspiration for me! I was in a serious car accident 32 years ago, at the age of 16. It was one of those life-changing moments. Not knowing that I had cartilage damage to my hip, I continued on with my running, biking, swimming, racquetball, you name it, while the pain in my hip

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Teri Sinkler LBHR Dr. Schmitt 2007

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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 my Birmingham Hip Resurfacing on my left hip. The
surgery was performed by Dr. Philip Schmitt in Commerce Township, Michigan. I
was originally scheduled for a THR with another surgeon back in August but
canceled after investigating the BHR technique (among other reasons…see
below).

I am still experiencing some “healing” pain which is tolerable compared to my
original “hip” pain. I know this pain will eventually go away! I am walking with
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Dustin’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt of Michigan 2012

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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 post op and feeling pretty good. I am home and did really well with PT in the hospital. After the first session they told me I didn’t need to go to PT in the hospital anymore and sent me out. I have been trying to get around as much as possible and actually to 3 steps unassisted yesterday (with the walker right in front of me of course).

June 25, 2012

I’m out of surgery

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