Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Stories

Discover real patient stories and experiences with hip resurfacing surgery. Learn about recovery journeys and successful returns to active lifestyles.

Denise Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2008

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RBHR   Dr. Rogerson   2/14/08 Read Denise’s Full Blog about her Hip Resurfacing- http://www.denisemalloy.com/journal/month/february-2008 Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 11:46PM After all the hoopla, travel and what seemed like waiting longer than a full-term pregnancy, surgery is over. I am officially a Bionic Woman. I was scheduled first up at 7:30 on Valentine’s Day, what a… Continue reading →

John Voinovich Biomet Uncemented Feb. 27, 2008 Dr. Gross

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Biomet Uncemented    Feb. 27, 2008   Dr. Gross John Voinovich March 23, 2008 52 Surgery Date: Feb. 27,2008 Biomet / uncemented Team: Dr. Tom Gross; Lee Webb; Nancy Smith; and Physical Terrorist “Killer” Carter from Providence Hospital in Columbia Brief History: Clinically diagnosed in dire need of a THR in March of 2001. Stopped running… Continue reading →

Steve Goulet Cormet Dr. Kreuzer 12/10/2008

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Cormet  Dr. Kreuzer  12/10/2008   Greetings from Houston, Texas! On December 10, 2008 I had a Cormet Hip Resurfacing prosthesis using the direct anterior approach performed by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer.  The anterior direct approach (also known as "Smith Peteresen") is relatively rare in the U.S. as many surgeons have not yet been trained with this… Continue reading →

Ray’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Sittiporn 2008

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ASR Dr. Sittiporn  2008  July 28. 2008 Hi, firstly congratulations and many thanks for the excellent website and fantastic information. It was really helpful. I am now 3 months on from a resurfacing to my left hip using an ASR device. The orthopedic surgeon was Dr Sittiporn from Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok Thailand. He tells… Continue reading →

Marla Jacobson hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2006 at Surface Hippy

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The Big Event by  Marla Jacobson 2006 Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross Other Information by Marla Research & Decision Making Preparations The Big Event Coming Home and Surviving at Home 1. Rent a car you’ll be comfortable driving in.  We flew into Charlotte, SC, and Columbia is about 90 minutes away.  I had a hard… Continue reading →

Geoff RBHR Dr. Gilbert 2007

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Dr. Gilbert successfully completed my BHR procedure on Monday October 29 at California Pacific Medical Center (PCMC) in San Francisco; I was his 80th BHR patient. He said my bone stock was strong, there were no complications and the follow-up xrays confirmed that the device was implemented perfectly. He said the osteoarthritis that was indicated… Continue reading →

Andrew Liptak Bilat with Dr.Sheinkop 2006 Hip Resurfacing Story

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Bi Lat  BHRs  July and September 2006   Dr. Sheinkop February 05, 2007 I am a clinical R.N. at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Mitchell Sheinkop did bilateral hip resurfacings 2 months apart for me this past July and Sept. I have rehabbed very well and expect to return to my previous position this… Continue reading →

Amy Thunhorst Left Hip – 2005 Right Hip Resurfacing 2006 Dr. Stachniw

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Left Hip 2005     Right  Hip  2006     Dr. Stachniw Lt Hip resurfacing 2005 and Rt Hip resurfacing 2006 by Dr. Myron Stachniw My name is Amy Thunhorst. I am now 48 yrs old and had severe arthritis in both my hips for several years. Unless you’ve experienced the pain associated with arthritis, it’s hard to… Continue reading →