Category Archives: Dr. Vail HR Stories
Moira’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing BHRs 12/22/09 & 7/21/09 Dr. Vail
Dr. Vail is such an amazingly skilled surgeon and lovely gentle, humble human being that I would give him the highest recommendations to anyone considering a BHR or THR. Dr. Vail has performed bilateral BHRs on me and I am a new woman thanks to him! I had my left … Continue reading →
Steve Dana Hip Resurfacing Dr. Vail 2008
Thank you so very much for your website – I’m grateful for the quality and organized delivery of the information available here – I plan to return to the site in just a few minutes, provide a donation, and buy a fun t-shirt. There is nowhere else to go for … Continue reading →
Michael Broder Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Vail 2003
Update: 11/14/07 Michael reports no problems with Wright C+ resurfacing (3/31/03) at 4 years, 7 1/2 months April 6, 2010 I am a diagnostic radiologist in North Carolina. I joined Yahoo Surfacehippy over 8 years ago. I just passed my 7th resurfacing anniversary. Like most surfacehippys, I really don’t think about my … Continue reading →
Christine’s Bi-lateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Vail 2008
Bi-lateral Nov. 25, 2008 Dr. Vail Updated 10/25/2010 I had a bi-lateral hip resurfacing November 25, 2008 with Dr. Tom Vail at UCSF in San Francisco. As a 60 year old energetic and athletic woman who loves hiking, sports and kayaking, I wanted to regain my life. For the last 6-8 years I have been… Continue reading →
Steve Dana BHR Sept. 23, 2008 Dr. Vail
Thank you so very much for your website – I’m grateful for the quality and organized delivery of the information available here – I plan to return to the site in just a few minutes, provide a donation, and buy a fun t-shirt. There is nowhere else to go for the comprehensive information, authentic real-life… Continue reading →
Michael Broder Hip Resurfacing Story
L C+ March 31, 2003 Dr. Vail April 6, 2010 I am a diagnostic radiologist in North Carolina. I joined Yahoo Surfacehippy over 8 years ago. I just passed my 7th resurfacing anniversary. Like most surfacehippys, I really don’t think about my hip much doing my daily activities. My scar is barely noticeable, range of motion is fairly… Continue reading →
Moira Hip Resurfacing Bilateral BHRs 12/22/09 & 7/21/09 Dr. Vail
Bilateral BHRs 12/22/09 & 7/21/09 Dr. Vail Updated 3/15/2010 Dr. Vail is such an amazingly skilled surgeon and lovely gentle, humble human being that I would give him the highest recommendations to anyone considering a BHR or THR. Dr. Vail has performed bilateral BHRs on me and I am a new woman thanks to him!… Continue reading →
Ashley Selman’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Vail 2013
Ashley Selman’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Vail 2013 Uploaded on Jul 22, 2013 Ashley Selman — part drill sergeant, part cheerleader — met every grunt and bead of sweat in her training studio with encouragement. “Good job!” she yelled. “Great form!” Selman, whose successful career as a fitness trainer developed … Continue reading →
Austin M Bilateral ASR Dr. Vail April 1, 2008
March 13, 2008 My doctor is Thomas Vail at UC San Francisco. My doctor is planning to use the Depuy ASR. Have read what I could find on your great site from bilats and it’s all feeling good. The rehab really doesn’t seem much tougher, but I keep thinking I … Continue reading →
Doug J’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Vail 2011
August 21, 2011 I am 37 and I am scheduled to have my left hip resurfaced (Conserve Plus) in 3 days. I just wanted to thank Pat and all of the Hip Talk members. This website and discussion forum has been invaluable. Like many of you, I received conflicting views … Continue reading →
Tom Hip Resurfacing Dr. Vail 2001
In 1995 I was diagnosed with a bone on bone situation in my right hip. At the time I was 56 years old and extremely active, which included regular physical fitness. Due to my lifestyle and age my doctor felt I was too young to have a replacement since the … Continue reading →