I am two weeks out today from my hip resurfacing with Dr. Coleman Fowble of Columbia, SC. My road to a hip resurfacing has been uneven. I would guess that I first experienced hip pain eight or so years ago. I met a physical therapist and was given some exercises … Continue reading →
11 month post Hip resurfacing update Read Monica’s Full Story Here I am a 63 year old retired British anaesthetist living in France, and a keen Triathlete. In June 2015 I had a left hip resurfacing performed by Prof Julien Girard in Lille, France. Last weekend, almost eleven months to … Continue reading →
May 16, 2016 I was on this website a lot when researching BHR… then got too busy. But I just signed up for my first 10K after the surgery and thought it was about time I paid it forward for others thinking about the surgery. My story starts 10 years … Continue reading →
Read CEK’s Complete Story Here …I’ve started running again. I tried once I was cleared after the surgery but I don’t think my hip was strong enough at that point. And truthfully I’m terrified after being told twice before I could run. I did lots of hiking instead for a … Continue reading →
May 18, 2016 Read Pete’s Full Story Here 18 months post-op that all is going really well and that my metal hip is probably the best bit of me! Running is getting better all the time, still not doing major mileages in training because my natural hip can get ‘limpy’ … Continue reading →
Read Matt’s Full Story Here April 27, 2016 So happy with having had this done. Like most, scared beforehand. But what a year. I am so happy, I’m loving it, and could shed a tear of joy. I’m rowing as much as I want, running a bit now too, fit, … Continue reading →
April 20, 2016 Hey there hippies, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted here, mostly because my new hips are doing so well I rarely think about them. My left hip is now 13 months old, my right hip 15 months, and both are doing great. This past weekend I returned … Continue reading →
Read Full Story Here …Danny Witt was 28 when he first found out he had arthritis in his hip. The Ponte Vedra Beach tennis coach learned to live with the pain, but it progressively became worse. Now at age 43, he opted for a unique approach (hip resurfacing) with Dr. … Continue reading →
Read Complete Article Here Michael Puertas has been playing squash for three decades, racking up an impressive record. Then three years ago, pain in his right hip began to wake him up at night. He knew surgery was inevitable but he didn’t want to give up squash… …Dr. Robert Barrack … Continue reading →
Published on May 27, 2014 – Hip Replacement in her early 30s. My activity level is better than ever. “Since having my hip resurfaced, there really isn’t anything I can’t do.”
Continue reading →Since his left BHR hip resurfacing procedure Ron has not skipped a beat! Scuba diving, tai chi, road biking, and downhill skiing are all activities that he is back out enjoying pain-free. “Since undertaking my hip resurfacing surgery, I have participated in more than 200 scuba dives in all … Continue reading →
Dr. Buechel shares information about his bilateral hip resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett on December 15, 2015. Dr. Pritchett and Dr. Frederick Buechel, Sr. renowned orthopedic Surgeon, implant designer and innovator, also discuss hip resurfacing and history of polyethylene resurfacing. This is a very interesting and informative video.
Continue reading →Don’t miss Ron A’s hip resurfacing story. His BHR is 10 years old. He is still going strong with 200+ scuba dives in all kinds of conditions and locations, and attained a PADI Divemaster rating through extensive training and testing. Read Ron’s Story Here or Here: http://surfacehippy.info/hipresurfacing/stories/dr-rogerson/818-ron-a-s-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-rogerson-2006
Continue reading →46 years old and surfing again on the north coast 13 weeks after hip resurfacing procedure done by Professor Bill Walter. I custom ordered the surfboard I’m riding whilst still on a cane during my rehabilitation. Shaper just looked at me at the time..like really? Footage is a bit rough … Continue reading →
Full Story Here Surfing after hip resurfacing. Professor Bill Walter. from greg staveley on Vimeo.
Continue reading →December 23, 2014 I’m 33 years old. I was an active mountaineer and runner through most of the 2000s but developed severe chronic deep aching in both of my hips (right-side much worse) in late 2008 and was diagnosed with FAI (cam) -caused osteoarthritis. I ended up having bilateral hip … Continue reading →
5 Year Anniversary November 3, 2020 5 years for me today I had a right hand side BHR with Dr Ronan Treacy. General life, I don’t even think about the hip. Haven’t for a long time. I sometimes notice the smaller Range of Movement on that side when doing things … Continue reading →
Today (March 15, 2016) is the 10th anniversary of my BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device by Smith and Nephew) surgery. My BHR is still going strong with no problems at all. It feels just like my other unoperated hip – normal. I traveled to Dr. De Smet in Belgium in … Continue reading →