Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Stories
Michael C’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Maynard 2018
18 Month Update Taj’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2016
Read Taj’s Original Story Here September 13, 2018 – I’m happy to report that I LOVE my new hip. I had follow-up xrays which shoed everything looking good, and my non-op hip in perfect shape, as well. Last year I decided to try racing (I’ve been rowing for 9 years, but … Continue reading →
Brian Flanagan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Whately 2018
March 4, 2018 I first met Dr Chris Whately more that 1 year ago. He directly mentioned that I could be a good candidate for Hip Resurfacing. He is from Canada. He took a lot of time to explain everything. I’ve seen him last week and he explained that he is comfortable … Continue reading →
Runner’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017
June 18, 2018 I am a runner and had my Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett August 2017. Since then I have run 5 10k’s Our running club has a 10k series that my wife and I participate in. I have noticed that I have pretty much steadily improved my time … Continue reading →
Christina’s 2 Year Update for Hip Resurfacing with Dr Su 2016 at age 27
I just thought I’d share with everyone that I am 2-years out from my hip-resurfacing with Dr. Su and I am still thrilled with the results. I am an athletic woman of average height and build. I was 27 years old at the time of surgery. My journey since operation: … Continue reading →
Harvey Austin Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2016
On Sunday, June 4th, I accomplished a goal that I’ve been preparing for over a year. I successfully completed my first Tough Mudder. I have been physically, mentally and spiritually transformed in the last 12+ months. From not even being able to simply run…to now after my hip resurfacing leaping, … Continue reading →
Dr. Buechel and Dr. Pritchett Discuss Hip Resurfacing 2018
Hip Resurfacing is difficult. It requires a higher degree of surgical precision, art and talent. Hip resurfacing produces a higher level of functional outcome. Continue reading →
David’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2018
Back to playing Hockey after Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett. I was 48 when I received the very surprising diagnosis of arthritis in my left hip. My pain wasn’t that bad at the time so I really didn’t think it was as bad as they said. The first words I … Continue reading →
10 Month Update David Brewer’s H1 Ceramic Hip Resurfacing by Professor Cobb 2017
Last Sunday I raced the Triathlon England National Aquathlon championship – 750m open water swim (non-wetsuit mass start), 5k run. I was towards the back of the field (it was fast and furious) but I finished it and loved it! Extremely pleased with 22:43 for 5k run after conservative Dr Su PT schedule, similar to couch to 5k. Continue reading →
10 Year and 2 Month Update John C’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008
Read John’s Full Hip Resurfacing Story Here Last week was the 10 year anniversary on my left hip, and this week I hit the 2 month mark on the right. All the old timers on here have heard my story too many times, so they can feel free to skip … Continue reading →
James Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Amir Jamali 2017
Published on Jun 23, 2018 by Joint Preservation Institute James discusses his hip resurfacing that he received in 2017 by Dr. Jamali Continue reading →
Dr. Völker Hip Resurfacing Patient Story 2015
The Before and After Effects of a Hip Resurfacing Operation: For more than 2 years I suffered severe pain in my right hip, which arose from a common arthrosis. The pain was so intense that I had to completely forget about undertaking any form of sport, which in turn made … Continue reading →
Jeremy’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2017
July 21, 2018 – Back on the Mats, my hip resurfacing story Continue reading →
Rob Farley’s 18 Year and 3 Year Anniversaries Hip Resurfacings with Mr. McMinn 2000
Rob’s Original Story Here May 3, 2018 – I’m in good health and busy with a garden project, rebuilding a garden wall. Still competing in motorsport, 3rd in the ACSMC class championship with my 1973 Alfa Romeo GTAm. Still have the STYLUS 231BHP racer but not competing with it right … Continue reading →
Pamela and Cliff’s 16 Year Anniversaries of Hip Resurfacings with Dr. De Smet 2002
May 30, 2018 – So, I rarely think of my hips, but I’m doing a bit of volunteer work that reminds me of how lucky I was 16 years ago when I found Dr. DeSmet. My husband and I both had hip resurfacing in October, 2002 – we were his … Continue reading →
WWE’s Big Show’s Update of Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2017
Big Show’s Original Story Here According to The Big Show, who opted for a hip resurfacing over a full out replacement to preserve the possibility of returning the ring, he is faster now, has better range of motion, and has more to give in the squared circle. “Right now, [my] … Continue reading →
Robert Bailey’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Bose 2018
Fifty-one-year-old Robert Bailey, a native of UAE, was suffering from pain in his left hip over the last five years that not only affected his daily life, but also his career of a physical education teacher. His only option was having a Birmingham hip resurfacing, which is a complex joint … Continue reading →