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Cathy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmidt 2008

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 10, 2017
LBHR Dr. Schmitt  May 8, 2008 May 7, 2008Tomorrow, May 8th is my big day for a RBHR with Dr. Schmitt at Huron Valley Hospital. I’m a little nervous but looking forward to being more active again, as I’m sure all of us are. I biked 25 miles a couple days ago knowing that it… Continue reading →

Brian – About being Skinny and having a BHR 6/28/08 Dr. John Lannin

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 10, 2017
I’m a very skinny person. My body fat is in the less than 2% range, so hard to measure exactly. I know many people envy such a condition but it is just the way I was born. For the benefit of other thin people anticipating a BHR, I’d like you to know there are potential… Continue reading →

Ray’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Sittiporn 2008

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 11, 2017

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 →

Jerome Camiola Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Balasubramanian 2007

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 9, 2017
BHR August 9, 2007  Dr. Balasubramanian August 21, 2007 I write this testimonial in the hope that it may help others, who have Osteo Arthritis of the hip, to choose the best treatment. I am a 53 year old native New Yorker. For the last 5 years I have had increasing pain in my right… Continue reading →

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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 10, 2017
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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 10, 2017
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 →

Michael Montgomery Ironman 6 months post op BHR

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterSeptember 7, 2018
LBHR April 2007 Updated 12/21/2011 I finished Ironman 6 months after getting my BHR   At 32 I got the crushing news that my left hip had advanced AVN. I had wrestled from the age of 13 until I was 28 including coaching a high school team. I moved to triathlon to find something new,… Continue reading →

Bob Russell Infection and Revision from BHR to THR

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterDecember 12, 2015

Infection and Revision from BHR to THR Updated 12/20/2011 I just wanted to log my experience getting a hip resurfacing.  I’ll try to give facts and not opinions but it may be hard. 01.  Researched resurfacing starting in 2006.  Stumbled on your site or at least your Yahoo group. 02.  Decided on a resurfacing in… Continue reading →

Dan Right C+ Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmalzried 2002

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 8, 2017

Right C+ Dr. Schmalzried  2002 Hi Hippies… Haven’t visited in a while but wishing all the best. I maintain an interest in keeping the data flow for those w/ an interest in resurfacing so…Tomorrow will mark six years post op for me and all is well. I maintain my primary passion for surfing and cannot… Continue reading →

Linda Bilat 3/8/06 & 10/25/06 Dr. Gross

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 9, 2017
Bilat  3/8/06  & 10/25/06  Dr. Gross I just started running again in May, about 18 months from my second resurfacing surgery. I tried running in February, but had some soreness in my left hip. My PT video tapped me running, and then played it back in slow motion. It was very clear to see that… Continue reading →

Shelly Perlmutter Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterDecember 12, 2015
September 6, 2006 Dr. Gross The Active Surface Hippy I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross on 9/6/06. You will have no problem climbing up or going down trails. The hip works as a normal one would. If you are thinking about it. and you want to enjoy life again, GO FOR IT..… Continue reading →

Bob’s 6 year anniversary of hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 10, 2017
Biomet  Dr. Gross January 2006 With all the news lately about the metal on metal being bad, etc I though I would check in again. I am now 6 years, 2 months post op. Still the best decision I ever made and pain free unless I overdo the soft tissue. I have Biomet Magnum 60mm… Continue reading →

Andrew Liptak Bilat with Dr.Sheinkop 2006 Hip Resurfacing Story

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 11, 2017

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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 10, 2017
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 →

Keith Lebreton Hip Resurfacing Story from Australia

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 10, 2017

Dr. Michael Anderson St. John of God hospital Perth, Western Australia My Hospital Experience My hospital experience. pt 1 I went in at 3pm the night before and my first impression of the grounds was it looked more like a luxury resort, waterfalls, lakes, lush gardens and manicured lawns. I was taken up to my… Continue reading →

Dwight Pargee Infection of Hip Resurfacing and Revision

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterMarch 28, 2022
Dwight Pargee March 22, 2009 My saga So I’m sitting here with an iv in my arm, getting my daily dose of antibiotics and reflecting back over the last two years, thought I’d share my story. The good news is I won’t be buying any new shoes for the next couple of months, actually that’s… Continue reading →

Jim in SC Hip Resurfacing Failures Can Happen

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 14, 2017
I am sorry to report that my 5 years and 8 months hip resurfacing has failed. The cap ( mfg. Corwin) on the femoral head has worked partially loose…..moving slightly. The pain is pretty bad and Dr. Gross is scheduling me for THR using the big ball metal socket (Corwin) that remains well attached. Corwin… Continue reading →

Martha Kennedy Hip Resurfacing Story Dr. Ure 2007

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2015 by Patricia WalterAugust 9, 2017

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