Kay Glynn Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross 2013
Published on Oct 11, 2013 Right hip resurfacing done by Dr. Thomas Gross. Walking and a couple exercises were all that were allowed up until 6 weeks.
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2 Year Update Juno’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2013
September 24, 2015 I just wanted to check in and show my recent yoga photo. I’ve come so far in the past two years and most can’t believe I am a bilateral hip patient. I recently completed my 200 hour yoga teacher certification. My ROM and flexibility is really great … Continue reading →
Brian Rader Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Poole 2007
Before my bilateral resurfacing surgery on Oct 9, I posted to this website several times w/ questions and concerns. Many folks here took the time to respond and I was even able to speak with several people that had undergone bilateral resurfacing. All of this information was very, very helpful for someone, such as myself,… Continue reading →
Spencer Roberts RBHR Dr. Rogerson 2008
RBHR Dr. Rogerson June 26,2008 About Spencer: I’ve done triathlons for the past 20 years. I had a bicycle crash about 20 yrs ago which started my OA on my right hip. I had to stop running about 4 yrs ago and decided to get RBHR this year, 2008. I had my pedal stoke analyzed… Continue reading →
Lynn Beyler Recovery and Life at Six Weeks after Surgery
Life at Six Weeks Other Posts by Lynn This Is What It Means To Be Healed June In Belgium – My Second BHR What It Is Like Having Surgery In Belgium Life At Home 6 Weeks After My First BHR Surgery The only words to describe me are, JUST PLAIN HAPPY! This is life, this… Continue reading →
Joyce Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2004
LHR Dr. Gross 2004 June 18, 2006 The Amazing Body Hi, Folks. I’m just sitting here reading all the recent posts; I’m still very interested in everyone’s story. It’s been 2.5 years since my surgery (with Dr. Gross) and I’m moving better than ever. But such wasn’t always the case. For a full year before… Continue reading →
Dr. Tony Karmell Hip Story with Dr. Kaushal Malhan at Wockhardt Hospitals 2006
Dr. Malhan 2006 My name is Dr. Tony Karmell from Tempa Bay, Florida I went to Dr Kaushal Malhan at Wockhardt Hospitals in India last year for a Hip Resurfacing Surgery. This hospital I can bet is better than any best hospital in US in terms of the clinical skills and the technology they have,… Continue reading →
Lizzy’s Allergic Reaction to BHR and Revision at 2 years post op
From: Elizabeth Wajnberg To: Carol Thwaite Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 9:46 PM Carol, I have a surgery date with our good doctor (De Smet) on December 18, not to resurface my other hip, unfortunately, but to extract the resurf I have because I am allergic to the metal! This past summer, my leg swelled,… Continue reading →
Gary Breckenridge with Dr. Bala 2006
Dr. Bala in India 2006 Dear Dr. Bala, I apologize for seeming to have neglected or ignored you. I have begun this missive on several occasions, only to stumble over my own limitations. I know I promised you a recommendation you might be able to use on your web site. You have my permission to… Continue reading →
Eric Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Jan 12 and May 4, 2010 Dr. Smit
Jan 12 and May 4, 2010 Dr. Smit Updated 5/21/2010 I am currently in the hospital one day after having a BHR on my left hip. Three months ago I had the same procedure on my right hip. Hopefully I am now on my way to recovering some of the life I have lost. Less… Continue reading →
Jim Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmitt 2010
LBHR 6/11/2010 RBHR 8/13/2010 Dr. Schmitt June 6, 2010I’m about to do my LBHR with Dr. Philip Schmitt in metro Detroit. He’s done about 700 BHRs so far, and according to his office he’s got a great success rate – only 6 failures/revisions. I apparently was born with femoracetabular impingement & have arthritis (10y+ at… Continue reading →
Andrew’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Palmer of Minnesota 2010
BHR Dr. Palmer November 2010 I’m at 3 weeks to the day and my current situation is not much different than it was 1 week post op. I was in the Hospital a total of 24 hours. I was off pain killers after 5 days and off ibuprofen after one week (Therefore I began driving… Continue reading →
Tony’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Su 2010
BHR Dr. Su February 4, 2010 January 15, 2010 I "retired" from running in 2008 and then "retired" from cycling in 2009. I’m having surgery 2/4/10 by Dr. Su at the Hosp for Special Surgery in NY. I’m 56 as well and was very active and fit until 2008 (ran 40-50m/week). I chose a very… Continue reading →
Richard Shipman hip resurfacing RBHR Dr. Masonis May 17, 2010
RBHR Dr. Masonis May 17, 2010 I start this story of my hip resurfacing from the hospital room the day after my surgery. The road to this point was longer and more difficult than I had initially envisioned, and I felt that others might benefit from some of my experiences, as I have benefited from… Continue reading →
Paula’s Revision ASR to THR 2010
2010 ALVAL, PSEUDOTUMOUR, HYPERSENSITIVITY … WHATEVER YOU CALL IT, IT’S A REVISION TO THR Having visited this site numerous times over the last few years, I thought it was time that I shared my experience with other past and future hip patients. I have recently undergone revision of my ASR to a THR because of… Continue reading →
Anders 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 stationary bike for about 1/2… Continue reading →
Al S. Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kerr 2010
BHR Dr. Kerr 2010 I’m 47 years old and had BHR on October 12, 2010 – Dr. Darren Kerr in Saint John, NB, Canada. I returned to work today (October 25, 2010) – but I’m a lawyer so I am used to sitting on my butt all day anyway! I’ve been very fortunate with pain… Continue reading →
Rick Albanese Hip Resurfacing Dr. Abraham 2010
LBHR Dr. Abraham Nov. 17, 2010 I am now 44, but had my left hip resurfaced on 11/17/10. I was 43 at the time. My doctor was J. David Abraham with Northeast Orthopedics. The operation was done at St. Peters Hospital in Albany, NY. I was home the next day, in fact I spent less… Continue reading →