Juan Carlos Bermejo Sanchez Hip Resurfacing 2023
Sharing Juan Sanchez hip resurfacing story from 2023
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Paul Gardiner Hip Resurfacing 2022
February 16, 2023 Three months on with my LH Bi laterial Birmingham.Been progressing well, doing heaps of indoor cycling. Went out in the weekend and did 55km on a tough gravel ride and post the ride I feel like I’ve gone backwards with recovery and a bit sore. Doctor said my hip … Continue reading →
3 Year Update Mary Ellen Loranger Hip Resurfacing Dr. Mont 2020
Mary Ellen Loranger original story here https://surfacehippy.info/3-year-update-mary-ellen-loranger-hip-resurfacing-dr-mont-2020/ May 24, 2023 See the scar??? This came up on my FB memories and thought I’d share!! Last year at this time I did a Figure Competition at the age of 53- my surgery was in 2020!! This required me squatting and deadlifting … Continue reading →
Dan’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2011 – 2022
Dan posted a very detailed story about his first hip resurfacing in 2011at – https://fullmetalhip.wordpress.com/ August 13, 2011 The report is everything is going great. The surgeon reiterated that the surgery was perfect. We looked at the x-ray and the acetabular cup is at about 39 degree angle. He said … Continue reading →
Dan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2023
March 30, 2023 HUGE thank you to Pat and all the posters who share their stories, videos, blogs, posts and whatnot. I wouldn’t have had hip resurfacing without this site or the advice. After a three year battle with OA of the left hip and PHD level research on THR … Continue reading →
Nancy M’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Werst 2008
April 22, 2023 I had my BHR in 2008 in Boulder CO. My orthopedic had only done 4 before me. Dr Michael Werst. I am 63 yrs old and still active.
Continue reading →Tom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2022
January 28, 2022 I’m an active 57 year old male. snowboard, running (until ~2 years ago, but hope to again), bike… am getting my hip resurfaced with Dr gross in 3 weeks. dreams of marathoning and ironman again, and am fully committed to the resurface. Nothing you didn’t know, but … Continue reading →
Matt Davey’s Bilateral Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing by Prof Piers Yates 2021
I’m 36, have double ceramic resurfacing, by Prof Piers Yates – in Perth, Western Australia. Two years out right hip One year out left hip So far so good 🤞🏼 Hoping to return to sport very soon, I do CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting and enjoy playing football. Strength and Range of … Continue reading →
JMS’s Hip Resurfacing by Dr Ugo Ihekweazu 2022
Update 11 months post hip resurfacing surgery with Dr. Ihekweazu (trained by Dr. Su) in Houston, TX. I had no choice but to stay in Texas for my surgery because of insurance and Dr. Ihekweazu seemed like the best choice and the consultation went great. It was definitely a tough … Continue reading →
Diana Osborne’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2023
Day 5 post surgery in Knokke. Better by the day! Grateful to Dr. De Smet, his team, the amazing PT Jana and fortunate to have met some awesome hip buddies. Continue reading →
Mat Smith’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2021-2023
About 7 weeks ago (1/18/2023) I had my 2nd (left) hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross. It went great, and I’m recovering well. I had my first (right) hip done on 6/16/2021. This is 6 months after surgery showing me playing soccer for the first time after surgery. Continue reading →
5 Year Update Donny’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2018
Donny’s Full Story Here https://surfacehippy.info/donnys-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-brooks-2018/ February 26, 2023 It hit me today that today is my 5-year anniversary of having my left hip resurfaced with Dr. Peter Brooks at the Cleveland Clinic. It’s been a wonderful 5 years. At this point, I think very little about my hip. I’m as … Continue reading →
Mary Ellen Loranger’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2020
May 24, 2023 See the scar??? This came up on my FB memories and thought I’d share!! Last year at this time I did a Figure Competition at the age of 53- my surgery was in 2020!! This required me squatting and deadlifting and lunging and using the leg press … Continue reading →
Peggi’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Mackenzie 2022
February 17, 2023 I had bilateral Polymotion hip resurfacing with Dr. Jim MacKenzie in Calgary on Nov 15, 2022. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was the first Polymotion resurfacing in North America, and Dr. McMinn was in the operating room to observe!! I am 48 years … Continue reading →
Patricia Walter’s Introduction to Hip Resurfacing
Patricia Walter owner of the Surface Hippy Website discusses hip resurfacing in general and her BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing she received in 2006 from Dr. De Smet in Belgium Continue reading →
DAC VAN’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2022
January 3, 2023 I wanted to wait until six months or so post–op before posting on this excellent website: I will post in this section, as well as the rehab section: please forgive any redundancies. Background: 53-year-old male, in decent shape with no other health issues, avid marathon and trail … Continue reading →
20 Year Anniversary Jeff Dullum Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Smet 2002
20 years ago this week, I received my pair of Chromium Cobalt BHR metal hip implants from Dr. Koen de Smet in Ghent, Belgium. I am so lucky, confident and inspired about my hips that I trained at Ten Kicks gym this week where my daughter fights and coaches…and celebrated … Continue reading →