August 27, 2013 I had my left hip BHR resurfaced on 20th Nov 2000 by Mr D Mcminn and was working again , landscaping and race driving 3 months later. It’s brilliant and has kept my right hip going much longer than seemed possible ie. 13 yrs , but it … Continue reading →
The active 53-year-old found out she was a candidate for hip resurfacing, which preserves more bone than a traditional hip replacement. Dr. Edwin Sue at the Hospital for Special Surgery performed the procedure on Polis. Read Full Story Here
Continue reading →Update 2017 I not only finished what is arguably the most difficult full iron distance triathlon race (Challenge Full Wanaka, NZ) in the world but was honored to achieve a 2nd place award in my age group (60-69)! I want to truly thank you and your team for allowing me … Continue reading →
Just want to thank everyone involved in my Hip replacement at Anca Medical center. I had high expectations of fast recovery but this is incredible. To try walking with crutches the day after the operation and be able to walk in the city of Gent 4 days after operation was … Continue reading →
11 Year Update 3/15/2017 – My BHR is 11 years old today. It is a gift I received from Dr. De Smet from Belgium 11 years ago. I remember the surgery day as if it were yesterday – the day I was out of pain. I have been out of … Continue reading →
I had my left hip resurfaced December 14, 2015 by Dr. Schemitsch and the Staff at St Mike’s. I’m a 47 year old active male with a lifestyle that included hockey, golf and a 4-6 times a week workout program. Sadly, for me, the two years leading up to the … Continue reading →
I am two weeks post op with Dr. Raterman. I live in New Mexico and traveled to Tampa for surgery and am certainly glad that I did. Dr. Raterman has now done more than 270 procedures. He did a resurfacing on my right hip and I will return to Tampa … Continue reading →
My name is Don Kirk and I live in Fairbanks, Alaska. Last fall I discovered that my right hip would need replacing. I had received an injury to this leg when 5 years old and the doctors used a 4″ long plate to rejoin my femur. After 55 years this … Continue reading →
BHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. James Pritchett I am submitting this journal for those who are contemplating hip resurfacing with Dr. James Pritchett at Swedish Orthopedic Institute in Seattle, WA. I am a 43 yr old male who has been very active all my life. Up until one year ago … Continue reading →
From “The Other Side” – Dr. Mont Had my resurfacing done by Dr. Mont at Sinai in Baltimore on Feb. 13, and am progressing slowly. The arthritis pain is gone, as is the lower back pain I used to wake up with on the side of my (old) bum hip. … Continue reading →
Lefty – 73 years young I’m doing well nine days after my left hip was resurfaced by Dr. Mont at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. The first three days after surgery were somewhat discouraging, but on the fourth day I started using crutches, which I find to be MUCH preferable to … Continue reading →
Ben and son Will 4 days post op Surgery Type: Bi-lateral Hip Resurfacing Dates: Right Hip – 6/5/08, Left Hip (plus some Achilles tendon repair by Dr. Lamm) 6/12/08 Age: 47 male, 5′ 9″, 200 lbs, active before surgery My Story: I learned that I had Osteoarthritis on my 47th … Continue reading →
Metal-on-Metal (MoM) Hip Resurfacing has been around longer than many people realise. The BHR actually belongs to a family of MoM resurfacings that Mr McMinn began developing in the early 1990s. Hip resurfacing was of course introduced as an alternative to total hip replacement (THR) and aimed at younger patients … Continue reading →
I wanted to tell everyone of my great experience with Dr. Gross in Columbia, SC and the excellent care I received from his staff and the hospital staff. Everyone was extremely kind and caring. As I had never had any major surgery, I was very anxious prior to surgery. I … Continue reading →
I am in Ghent recovering from a HR with Dr. De Smet. I decided to go with him after I read his article on metalosis and dislocation. Bart (surg tech) mentioned he is the top authority on metal ion shedding from implants. Alignment seems the most critical issue and … Continue reading →