My name is Dennis Roth. I am 66 years old and was an active mountain biker and skier; did black diamond runs and jumps! However, severe arthritis (especially the left hip) eventually prevented me from riding my bike. When I saw the pre-surgical videos made at the Gait Lab at … Continue reading →
In the Winter of 2009, my left hip failed on a trail run. I spent the next 6 months trying to figure out what was wrong. After going through several rounds of Seattle doctors, I found Dr. Pritchett. He told me I needed to have my hip replaced. I started … Continue reading →
Read Sean’s Full Story Here February 7, 2016 I have been a less frequent visitor to this site – mostly because my hip is no longer a problem and I am busy enjoying life! I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross back in February of 2011. My story … Continue reading →
December 08, 2015 My husband had his surgery done by Dr. Barba. Everything went great and Dr. Barba was amazing. He spoke with us prior to the surgery and then after. He allowed me as much time as I needed with questions and insecurities after the procedure. The … Continue reading →
Read Toby’s Full Story Here January 31, 2016 My fantastic HR was six years old yesterday. I celebrated with a 20k bike ride followed by a 2k swim – rainy day so I’m off to Hampstead Heath for one hour mixed walk/ run. Time of year again to thank Pat … Continue reading →
February 12, 2015 I’m 2 weeks post bilateral resurfacing and recovery is going very well. I had both sides done, anterior approach, so my only sleeping position is on my back. I hate sleeping on my back, but I’m getting used to it now. I generally wake up about every … Continue reading →
UPDATE January 16, 2016 Coming up on 3yrs for me and I am still very active in competing in triathlons, racquetball! Never had a problem in recovery and there is no way I could stay this active without my BHR! I have sent numerous people Dr. Brook’s way and they … Continue reading →
Read Full Article Here …The former NBA star underwent a resurfacing of his right hip on Dec. 21 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, an injury he attributed to the “55,000 minutes” he played in a storied 19-year career. “I feel great,” Kidd said. “Everything went well … Continue reading →
June 18, 2013 out of surgery for 3 hours. All went well, pain is managble so far. Was a 2 1/2 hour operation as there was a lot more wrong then good June 22, 2013 I would have checked in sooner. Been figuring out which position is best in the … Continue reading →
I had the same experience meeting with other surgeons in Pittsburgh that [many had]. They did not do hip resurfacing. Some had strong opinions against it, but none of them had ever performed it. I evaluated everything and went with Plakseychuk. Because my surgery was so recent, I don’t have … Continue reading →
Read complete Mastertrack Article Here Read Arnie’s 2012 Hip Resurfacing Story With Dr. Su Here M55 Arnie Pollinger of Holliston, Massachusetts, is a rare bird — he runs roads and sprints. Recently, he wrote me: “I realize my running and jumping might not be noteworthy except for the fact that … Continue reading →
January 7, 2016 I had my left hip resurfaced on January 4, 2016 by Dr Lombardi of Morristown, NJ. I had my right one done 4 years prior by a different surgeon. Would you believe me if I told you that I was walking around the entire hospital,alone, with crutches … Continue reading →
I had bilateral BHR performed by Dr. Keggi at CJRI/St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT this summer (L:June 10, R:July 22) and would be glad to answer questions. http://www.orthonewengland.com/services/hip/hip-resurfacing/ I actually started the process with Dr. Brooks but, when my insurance would not cover Cleveland Clinic out of network … Continue reading →
I had bilateral BHRs performed by Dr. Keggi at CJRI/St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT this summer (L:June 10, 2015 R:July 22, 2015) by the anterior approach… …Other than a very minor wound healing issue, I’ve had no complications to speak of — Dr. Keggi did say that I was … Continue reading →
Several years ago (2011) I required my second hip operation (first in 2004). Living in mainland China I decided to have the consultation & surgery performed in Hong Kong. After some searching & some awful consultations I finally, & luckily, got recommended to Jason Brockwell. I wont go into the … Continue reading →