Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Stories
Karen Mitchell Right Biomet April 2, 2008 Dr. Gross
Right Biomet Uncemented April 2, 2008 Dr. Gross May 11, 2010 I am now over 2 years post-op on the right hip (resurfacing/uncemented)surgery from Dr. Gross (my hero), and life is grand! NO MORE 20+ years of PAIN NO MORE post-op CLUNKING sensation FLEXIBILITY is like night and day (I have even been doing Yoga)… Continue reading →
Marilyn Cave RBHR April 21, 2008 Dr. Evans
RBHR April 21, 2008 Dr. Evans I am 48 years old and had my right hip resurfaced on 4/21/08. Prior to surgery, my right leg was about 1.5 inches shorter than my left and quite a bit smaller from lack of use. My back and most everything else hurt from the way I walked and… Continue reading →
Lisa Left Uncemented Biomet Dr. Gross 2008
Larry Schmidt Finishes Ironman 5 Months Post Op on Sept. 7, 2008
Al’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
John Crews Uncemented Biomet Dr. Gross 2008
Left Uncemented Biomet Dr. Gross June 16, 2008 My experience with hip resurfacing surgery, performed by Dr. Thomas Gross. John Crews skiing at 6 months post op I am a 56 year old male, who has been a professional athlete for the past 38 years. I have been a top instructor in Sun Valley, ID… Continue reading →
Dave Krenz Durom HR Dr. Greidanus 2008
Mitch McClure hip resurfacing Dr. Berend 2008
LBHR Jan. 16, 2008 Dr. Berend Background My name is Mitch McClure, I am 44 years old. I had my left hip resurfaced on Jan. 16th at New Albany Surgical Hospital by Dr. Keith Berend. My activity is distance running, which I still did up until about May of last year. I ran in… Continue reading →
Annie’s hip resurfacing story with Dr. McGrath 2008
Ross Alber LBHR Nov. 11, 2008 Dr. Hozack
Fred Wood RBHR August 4, 2008 Dr. Ure
Updated 9/22/09 I am a 61 year old man with an 18 year old mind. I have been playing recreational soccer 2x a week, year around, for the past 15 years. About 4 years ago I decided to go with a personal trainer so that I could remain competitive in this sport as long as… Continue reading →
Deb Podany Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmidt 2008
BHR Dr. Schmitt June 2008 I had my hip resurfaced Monday morning on June 16th by Dr. Schmitt in Commerce, Michigan. I had been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and had been in constant pain (5-6 on a standard pain scale of 1-10) for months before my surgery. I developed pain in my leg more than… Continue reading →
Cherrie Sabin’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ure 2008
Dr. Ure January 30, 2008 First, I would like to say how grateful I am for Pat Walter and Vicky Marlow for maintaining the website that led me to hip resurfacing and Dr. Ure in Mt. Shasta, California. My journey began by surfing the internet for any information that would help me better understand what… Continue reading →
Elaine BHR Dr. Lopez January 22, 2008
Peg RBHR March 20, 2008 Dr. Rogerson
Raul Garcia LBHR Feb. 5, 2008 Dr. Keusis
LBHR Feb. 5, 2008 Dr. Keusis Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself to the group and am glad that there is a website dedicated to us. My name is Raul Garcia I had my left hip resurfaced on Feb 5th, 2008 at Alexian Bros. Medical center in Elk Grove, IL . My surgeon… Continue reading →
Christine’s Bi-lateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Vail 2008
Bi-lateral Nov. 25, 2008 Dr. Vail Updated 10/25/2010 I had a bi-lateral hip resurfacing November 25, 2008 with Dr. Tom Vail at UCSF in San Francisco. As a 60 year old energetic and athletic woman who loves hiking, sports and kayaking, I wanted to regain my life. For the last 6-8 years I have been… Continue reading →