Mary K’s Right Hip Resurfacing and Left THR 2017
Published on Jan 27, 2017
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Update Ernie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015 – Dr. Kress 2011
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 6 Month Update Bilateral Dr. Gross 2016
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 →
Peter Austin – Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2016
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 →
Anthony Mundine – BHR 1Year Post Op with Mr. McMinn
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 →
Pauline Mower – BHR & Custom Polyethylene Resurfacing by Mr. McMinn 2017
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 →
Jim Jenkinson Returns for Second Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2017
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 →
7 Year Update Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010
Read Jack’s Full Story Here Nearing my 7 year anniversary this month! I recently had a check up with Dr. Clarke. He told me that the 46mm and smaller BHR’s had been discontinued/recalled due to failures. Luckily mine is larger than that at 50mm. Still, that is a bit disconcerting. … Continue reading →
5 Year Update James C’s Hip Resurfacing 2012
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 →
Dean’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2015
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 →
Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2015
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 →
Jr’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Dr. Schemitsch 2016
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 →
Kathleene’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008
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 →
1 1/2 Year Update Blinky’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2015
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 →
Glenn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017
April 29, 2017 I have had a bad left hip for almost four years now. I went in for knee pain, and low and behold, I was told it was my hip causing the knee pain. I used to play lacrosse and basketball and run. That all ended about 4 … Continue reading →
Jim Jenkins Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2010
Update 2017 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 … Continue reading →
5 Year Update Larry’s HR with Dr. Anderson 2007/2012
Read Larry’s Full Story Here April 29, 2017 – This thread is to update my progress after five years on my second hip. I am now going on 71 years and will be taking the National Ski Patrol classes this summer and plan to be an active Patroller this winter … Continue reading →
Wayne Morris Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2016
Just wanted to update the progress of my resurfaced hip done on August 18th. Three days ago I finished a 3000km bike ride from the very top of New Zealand to the very bottom and for the entire ride I had zero issues. In fact I’d forgot that it had … Continue reading →