Published on Sep 23, 2016 – “I’d never want to consider a life without activity,” says avid runner and biker Gary Derheim. But a hip fracture nearly brought his sport to a screeching halt. At Baylor, Gary was treated with an advanced, new procedure called hip resurfacing. “Before the procedure,” … Continue reading →
Read Karl’s Full Story Here December 26, 2016 – Life seems to be a never ending story of learning and trying to achieve certain goals in life – or get back to a normal “you” or to try and fit back into society. I had my bilateral resurfacing April 2015 … Continue reading →
Read Quig’s Full Story Here December 14, 2016 – Time continues to positively fly by and I am still incredibly pleased with my new chrome parts. Starting about the 6 month mark I began increasing the intensity of my mountain biking and spin bike training. While I’m definitely not back … Continue reading →
December 22, 2016 – I am a 4 yr Anniversary BHR here in Michigan. My Dr. was Phillip Schmitt. I am an Electrical Lineman. I climb utility poles and on a daily basis never even think about my BHR. Am totally happy. I had my Family Dr. CK my metal … Continue reading →
Read Larry’s Full Story Here December 21, 2016 – Well I am eight months out and did a jog/walk for 1.5 miles yesterday. That’s the first time I have jogged in 8 years. My HS hip felt great. I had some joint pain in the non HR hip after running, … Continue reading →
December 22, 2016 – I am a 4 yr Anniversary BHR here in Michigan. My Dr. was Phillip Schmitt. I am an Electrical Lineman. I climb utility poles and on a daily basis never even think about my BHR. Am totally happy. I had my Family Dr. CK my metal … Continue reading →
Read David’s Full Story Here 7 Year Update – December 18, 2016 Seven years and three months post op for a Right BHR. Have had no issues. Blood metals are now decreasing. Could not be happier. I wrote an article post op, seven years ago detailing my then short but … Continue reading →
Read Chuck M’s Full Story Here Four years later and my hip still continues to improve. This year was a big improvement for my resurfaced hip toward a more natural function and feel. But, this did not happen without a renewed effort. In my first year post op I was … Continue reading →
…All in all the surgery and recovery has gone very well. I have been very impressed with everyone at Proliance, Dr. Pritchett’s practice, and the folks at Swedish. Plus, I have so much confidence in Dr. Pritchett that I know my surgery was done as well as it could have … Continue reading →
I am just over one year removed from right hip resurfacing surgery (BHR) performed by Dr. Anton Plakseychuk at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been hesitant to report, because it has only been a year, but the results have been so dramatic, that I feel the need to … Continue reading →
Read G’s Full Story Here December 8, 2016 Update I have been away from the site for 5 plus years… It’s like I never left… Then the resistance to HR was very evident by the THR community. I had had a very bad bone on bone for years, my wife … Continue reading →
Read Joe’s Full Story Here I am just over one year removed from right hip resurfacing surgery (BHR) performed by Dr. Anton Plakseychuk at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been hesitant to report, because it has only been a year, but the results have been so dramatic, that … Continue reading →
One Year Update Published on Aug 24, 2016 – John Gentry competed in Marathons, Duathlons and Triathlons for several years. At 50 years old his hip pain kept him from competitions. After Panorama’s Double Birmingham Hip Resurfacing he now is back in the race.
Continue reading →August 31, 2010 I’m now seven weeks post-op and feel great. Last week my surgeon, Dr. Su, said that my recovery was “off the charts”. I’m going to the gym and doing whatever I can to get back to the way I was 5 years ago before OA hit. I … Continue reading →
October 15, 2015 My name is Rob, I have been reading information on this site since 2012, and never posted anything. I figured if other stories have helped me, maybe my story could help someone else. Words cannot express how helpful this site has been to me! Thank you Pat! … Continue reading →
November 30, 2011 I am new here and scheduled for BHR with Dr. Brooks on December 20. I’m also a marathon runner. I know Dr. Brooks says I shouldn’t run for a year, which pains me. December 31, 2011 I had left BHR with Dr. Brooks on December 20. He … Continue reading →
Pete M’s Original Story Here November 19, 2016 UPDATE – my left hip’s second birthday! All is still well. I suspect the scar will always feel a bit strange but the joint itself is great and gives no concern despite all the use it gets, which includes 46 5km races, … Continue reading →
I was a little nervous leading up to the surgery. Who wouldn’t be? The anticipation of pain, the anesthesia, the inherent risk of surgery. I watched every video and read every article on your site. I made sure the house was in good shape. I only have 3 steps getting … Continue reading →