Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Stories
Suzanne’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2008
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 →
Don’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2006
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 →
David Hodges Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
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 →
Eric’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2006
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’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2007
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’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008
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 →
Mitchell Hill Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1991
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 →
Karin’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008
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 →
Andriko Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2017
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 →
Anthony Cornicelli’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2007
February 22, 2017 I underwent the BHR hip resurfacing procedure in January, 2007 at the age of 53. I remember being a bit apprehensive at first. I realized though that I had arrived at the crossroads in life where my arthritic hip was seriously compromising my quality of life. With the personal … Continue reading →
5 Year Update Dan L’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Brooks 2011
Update February 23, 2017 – 5 years a bi-lat bhr as of today, all observations on earlier post above apply, clearly a success for me. Read Dan’s Full Story Here Continue reading →
10 Year Update Anthony M. Cornicelli’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2007
February 22, 2017 – I just concluded my ten year follow up and I am happy to report that all is well. My daily workouts regularly include treadmill and bicycling. I look forward to continuing the enjoyment of my pain free mobility for years to come. Hopefully, for the rest of my life! … Continue reading →