20 Year Anniversary Video of BHR by McMinn Center 2017
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Continue reading →Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Stories
Marc’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2014
I have been cleared for all activity without restrictions. I am now playing singles tennis without holding back. I am out of shape (for 95 degree singles tennis), and still feel not as flexible or as strong, but have had no pain even after 2 hours of drills and playing. … Continue reading →
Lord Andrew Robathan – Right Custom XLPE Cup (2015), Left Custom CBMHR (2013) by Mr. McMinn
Published on Jun 28, 2017 – Former Defence Minister Lord Andrew Robathan came to see Mr McMinn when he was having trouble with his bilateral ASRs implanted in London. In 2013, Mr McMinn Revised his Left ASR to a Ceramic-on-Metal Birmingham Mid-Head Resection (BMHR). In 2015, Mr McMinn Revised his … Continue reading →
PE’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016
July 31 , 2016 Just had bilateral resurfacing with Dr. Su. I too was forced out of the butterfly after about 40 years playing, and became more of a Phil Esposito. I went in for surgery on a Thursday came out Saturday and was hobbling around my house on Sunday … Continue reading →
Paprika’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017
March 16, 2017 I am a 61 y.o. woman with “bone on bone” osteoarthritis of my left hip and a chronically low white blood cell count. My recent research indicates that metal-on-metal resurfacing (like with BHR and Biomet devices) poses additional risks for folks with autoimmune disorders like me. So, … Continue reading →
Dr. De Smet Discusses Hip Resurfacing with Patient Peter Smith 2017
Peter Smith Published on Oct 10, 2017 Short discussion about Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet, Gent, Belgium.
Continue reading →Packman’s Second Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2017
Read His Full Story Here 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 … Continue reading →
9 Year Update Steve Lee’s Hip Resurfacing 2008
Nine year update: X-rays look great. Chromium 1.6 ng/ml; Cobalt < 1 ng/ml. Retired May 1, 2016. Skied at least 40 visits last winter. Playing racquetball during the winter/spring. Bagged 6 blue grouse last spring. Bagged forked horn moose 10 days ago and packed entire moose out in quarters over … Continue reading →
Robert B’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2015
At age 67, the onset of osteoarthritis in my right hip was precipitous and debilitating. The chronic dull pain led to many sleepless nights and uncomfortable days. My wife (an internist) happened upon an article about BHR in one of her medical journals and suggested that I explore this procedure. … Continue reading →
Rafael G’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2006-2017
In July of 2006, a month before my wedding and in the first year of my thirties, I thought I pulled a muscle in my thigh. I let it drag on for about six months, continuing my usual recreational activities of golf, softball, and ice hockey. Finally in January of … Continue reading →
Liz M’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2017
June 17, 2017 I had L resurfacing done by Dr. Gross 5/10/2016. Of course everyone in my city (Austin, TX) advised me against it, even a ortho here in town that does them. Well it’s true that he couldn’t do my surgery anyway bcs I’m a tiny female. But once … Continue reading →
Linedawg’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Palmer 2017
June 4, 2017 I just got a resurfacing 9 weeks ago from Dr. Palmer at Twin cities orthopedics. After much reading on this great site, and many others, I’ve come to realize that all surgeons are different, including their recovery advice, and all patients are different in their recovery process … 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 →
Athletes Hip Resurfacing Stories
Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Tennis Cycling Horseback Riding, Motorcycling, Skydiving, Dancing & More Ironman, Triathlon, Marathon and Running Martial Arts, Yoga and Weight Lifting Surfing, Windsurfing, Skiing, Skating and Snowboarding
Continue reading →Jim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2017
Jim’s Hip Resurfacing Story. Male, 64, healthy & athletic, low BMI (22.2), normal bone density I had my left hip resurfaced on September 6, 2017 by Dr. Gross in Columbia, SC. So far, easy. I flew in from southern CA. Today is post-op day-4 and so far I’ve had no … Continue reading →
7 Year Update Kyle’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mayman 2009
June 28, 2016 Read Kyle’s Full Story Here The same surgeon who resurfaced my left hip 7 years ago, David Mayman at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC, replaced my right hip 7 weeks ago. I have not had a single issue with my hip since David Mayman resurfaced it. … Continue reading →
Doug’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mori 2009
June 23, 2009 May 4th 2009 I had my left hip done in Honolulu buy Dr. Mori. I was back at work in 14 days and have been blessed with a smooth recovery. I feel so good I have to restrain myself from overdoing activities I think I could do. … Continue reading →
Kleary’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2013
August 11, 2014 Had a BHR on my left hip last Sept 20. I had had arthritis from a previous hip fracture accompanied by severe IT/knee pain. Post-procedure, everything had been going extremely well–I was following the fairly conservative recovery program prescribed by my doctor (no lifting or weight training, … Continue reading →