Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Stories
Tim Bratten’s 4 1/2 Year THR Update
Read Tim’s Full Story Here I’m 4-and-a-half years out on my revision to THR (a la De Smet) and going strong. I would also say that the two year mark was an important dividing line in my recovery from THR surgery. After that point I never had to worry again … Continue reading →
Paul Sacco’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2010
I used Dr. Rector in Boulder. I feel the BHR surgery which occurred on April 22, 2010 gave me a 2nd chance at an athletic life. It used to take me 30 or more seconds to stand up out of a chair. Since my surgery I have been using the … Continue reading →
Jay Cooke’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2007
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing through Anterior Incision Three days in hospital, two weeks with walker, eight days with cane and back on my two feet I was a somewhat serious runner in the nineties (five marathons) but had tapered to three miles three times a week while playing tennis (doubles) three … Continue reading →
Big Bill’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2008
Big Bill with a Bright Future and a Great Cormet Resurfacing …I go in for resurfacing on 7/9. My surgeon is Dr. Stefan Kreuzer at Memorial Bone & Joint in Houston. He has done 50 resurfacings to date. He does the anterior approach (see the animated video on his website) … Continue reading →
John Drake’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2008
I’m 48 years old and just had my hip resurfaced using the anterior approach on 11/3/08 by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer. I spent some time on the surfacehippy website to educate myself prior to my surgery which helped a lot. I do however feel very little is mentioned about the anterior … Continue reading →
Stephen Kenney’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2008
My hip problem began with a slip back in 1995 that caused me to bend over severely at my waist and touch my chest against the top of my right thigh. Interestingly, the extreme twisting of my leg at the hip didn’t hurt at all. Much later, I would find … Continue reading →
Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2008
Greetings from Houston, Texas! On December 10, 2008 I had a Cormet Hip Resurfacing prosthesis using the direct anterior approach performed by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer. The anterior direct approach (also known as “Smith Peteresen”) is relatively rare in the U.S. as many surgeons have not yet been trained with this … Continue reading →
Nigel’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2009
I am a 55 year old male. I have been active all my life in various sports which ultimately led to my hip cartilage damage. I had my right hip resurfaced using the anterior approach November 2007 by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer, a Birmingham hip. In Feb of this year, Dr … Continue reading →
Raeburn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2009
In March 2009 hip pain had significantly negatively impacted my life. Performing basic daily functions became extremely difficult. On March 10, 2009, I had hip resurfacing surgery performed by Dr. Kreuzer at Memorial Herman, Memorial City Hospital in Houston Texas. The surgery was remarkably “un-remarkable.” My recovery has been quick … Continue reading →
Marie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kreuzer 2009
I am my name is Maria and I am 31 years old. I had my BHR on May 11, 2009 by Dr. Kreuzer. After 5 years of anti-inflammatory drugs, and severe pain, I made the decision to go ahead with the procedure. I suffered from trauma-induced arthritis from an injury … Continue reading →
Mike’s 4 Year THR Anniversary with Mr. Treacy 2012
August 22, 2019 Just passed the 7 year date of my ceramic/ Poly THR total hip replacement . What a life changer it’s been, I’ve gone from being in near permanent arthritic pain at 50 to a completely pain free life. Happy days. I went back to see Mr Treacy … Continue reading →
Vítor Gomes Hip Resurfacing 2015
Published on Apr 13, 2016 – 14 months after hip resurfacing surgery. Continue reading →
Kay Glynn Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross 2013-2016
Published on Jul 22, 2016 On the evening prior to taking part in track and field, Kay performed 3 routines at the Iowa Games in Ames, Iowa, on July 15 2016. This was 6 months after her second hip resurfacing. When Dr. Gross resurfaced my right hip in August of … Continue reading →
John’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Iwersen 2008
January 14, 2008 I’m almost 4 weeks post op with Birmingham MethodI used your site before surgery to learn more about what to expect and appreciated the information. As far as recovery goes, swelling is gradually going down but from reading your post Pat I guess that is a gradual … Continue reading →
Joe’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Lamont 2011
March 17, 2011 I am scheduled for a BHR at NYU hospital for joint disease on March 25th. My Doctor is Justin Lamont. I am experiencing typical anxiety about the actual operation but am even more anxious about whether I should be doing this at all. I do have days … Continue reading →
Gasyz’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2015
April 2, 2015 I’ve been sat on the fence and reading with interest (for the last 18 months) all the useful info on this site.I check in every day to see the latest blogs to try and gain as much knowledge as I can. Some 20 years ago I was … Continue reading →
Bill’s Second BHR Making him Bilateral with Dr. Brooks 2012
Read about Bill’s first BHR Here December 20, 2012 Had my right BHR done yesterday which makes me an official Bilat. Everything went very smoothly. Couldn’t sleep very well last night but felt very good this afternoon. Up and walking with walker first and then switched to crutches. Dr said … Continue reading →