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 →
“I’ve been remiss in not visiting this website often enough & passing on my experiences to others regarding the Hong Kong options! … I would recommend him without hesitation for his fine care, advice & skills…” Read more of George’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brockwell here: George’s Hip Resurfacing with … Continue reading →
December 7, 2013 I make myself home in the bilateral section of this wonderful site. May I introduce myself: German, female, 56, living in China since 2006. Hobbies: painting and riding motorbikes to the beautiful countryside of China. Otherwise I am not sportive; retired architect. My count down to surgery … Continue reading →
2nd Anniversary is today! Life is great! No problems, no restrictions, no funny feelings anywhere…..nothing. I do what I want to do without thinking if I can do it. In 4 weeks we fly to South Africa to make a motorbike ride on the famous Gardenroad. Three years ago, that … Continue reading →
May 25, 2015 This is my first post and I am scheduled for bilateral hip resurfacing by Dr. Bose in July this year. I am nervous as hell as I have never spent time in hospital let alone an operation of such calibre. I am scared of the general anaesthetic … Continue reading →
Update May 27, 2017 I’m sharing my story because I know that there are others who are experimenting with what it is possible to accomplish physically with resurfaced hips. I have been a life long runner, although the only official race I ran was the Marine Corp Marathon in 1987 … Continue reading →
December 30, 2015 It is 11 months since I joined the site, which was invaluable pre op, and likewise even today at 8 months post op. Thanks to Pat and all the contributors, excellent work all! It’s just over 8 months since my op, and as posted previously things are … Continue reading →
January 3, 2012 I had horrific heterotropic ossification from a prior surgery that practically froze my hip in place. This in turned caused the need for further surgery an hip resurfacing. My hip resurfacing was on 06/06/2011 by Dr. Su. To prevent further complications with heterotropic ossification I had to … Continue reading →
As of June, 2014, I am on the road back to full activity, including I believe basketball within the next six or eight weeks – no reason to push it. I’ll be 57 shortly and my BHR will be 4 years old by Christmas. I have no concerns whatsoever that … Continue reading →
December 29, 2015 7-1/2 years on left and 3 years on right and still going strong. I cannot emphasize enough that it takes continued exercise, stretching and conditioning to keep your new (or old) hips going strong. Add a few pounds and go through a lazy spell and I will … Continue reading →
December 25, 2015 Gave myself a christmas treat and went for my first post op ride.Just over three months since my BHR,and feeling good so got hold of some troy Lee padded shorts and did a 23km hilly road ride on my MTB.It was my old after work quick training … Continue reading →