8 Year Update Sorry it’s been a while since I last updated about my hip. I had one of the replacements that got recalled, and I’m glad to be able to say that I’ve had no problems with it, thank goodness, a lot has happened to me in the last … Continue reading →
Background:General groin discomfort in 8/2015. Ran 11th full marathon 10/2015, 3:06 PR. Age 45 at the time. Nov 2015 finally went to have an MRI which revealed a torn labrum resulting from a bone spur and mileage (Avg 1800 miles per year, 2 marathons per year, ). Hip arthroscopy in … Continue reading →
5/31/2017 – Sorry it’s been a while since I last updated about my hip. I had one of the replacements that got recalled, and I’m glad to be able to say that I’ve had no problems with it, thank goodness, a lot has happened to me in the last 4 … Continue reading →
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Read Ernie’s Full Story Here Update May 27, 2017 – I’m sharing my story because I know that there are others who are experimenting with what it is possible to accomplish physically with resurfaced hips. I have been a life long runner, although the only official race I ran was … Continue reading →
Joe’s Full Story Here Just posting for my (almost) 6 month post-surgery mark (I used 24 weeks because it came quicker :-)) Bottom Line: I couldn’t be happier. To go back a year ago and recall all the hobbling and pain I experienced while trying to remain active, and then … Continue reading →
Published on May 15, 2017 Peter was a familiar face at The McMinn Centre when he came for consultation on his troublesome right hip last year. At the start of his media career, Peter worked for Mr McMinn as his Media Manager for several years. Diagnosed with Perthes disease at … Continue reading →
Published on May 23, 2017 Australian boxer comes back to the UK for his one year follow up consultation with Mr McMinn and gives us a quick update on his progress. Unsurprisingly, it hasn’t been a quiet year as Anthony returned to the boxing ring 11 months following his surgery, … Continue reading →
Published on May 23, 2017 Retired School Teacher Pauline Mower had a right Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) under the care of Mr McMinn back in 2004. She returned in late 2016 when her left hip presented problems and there was only one person she wanted to see. In early 2017, … Continue reading →
Published on Apr 27, 2017 Familiar face Jim Jenkinson, star of the McMinn Centre Recovery Video series, has come back to see Mr McMinn to have his other hip resurfaced. Jim had a right sided Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) in 2010 and we followed his immediate and longer term recovery … Continue reading →
Thank you so much for setting up your website all those years ago. I had my resurfacing 5 years ago now (at 34) and am doing brilliantly. Without your site I’m not sure I would have had the knowledge or confidence to get the procedure done. It has made a … Continue reading →
I would like to describe my experience having a hip resurfacing surgery performed by Dr. Schemitsch, at St. Michael Hospital in Toronto. I am a 51 year old male. I have been very active all my life, involved with various martial arts and other fitness activities. In the summer of … Continue reading →
I had hip resurfacing done May 2015 on my right side. I’m 53 and suffer from osteoarthritis. Overall I am happy with the surgery and am totally pain free now. I will eventually need to get my left side done and will follow Dr. Schemitsch to London for current follow … Continue reading →
Had my left hip resurfaced in June 2016. 46 yrs old male. Hockey injury tore my hip labral. Very little cartilage to repair, referred to Dr. Schemitsch. A long wait list, but well worth it! First couple weeks of recovery was very rough as expected. Don’t feel discouraged, it will … Continue reading →
My name is Kathleen & I wanted a chance to add my story to your site. I am 39 years old & Dr. Mont performed left hip resurfacing on me on January 3rd 2008. I had spent the last 25 years dealing with the progressively worsening effects of being hit … Continue reading →
Read Blinky’s Full Story Here The short version is that everything is going well. I am running every other day up to 10K. My paces are getting faster. I swim four times a week and my strokes feel more natural and fluid, including the undulation of breaststroke and fly. I … Continue reading →