Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Stories
Laura R’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2010
Laura R. was finally able to cross off a goal on her bucket list. Following a right hip resurfacing there was finally no pain holding her back! “I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Rogerson in July 2010. Last fall, October 2014, I hiked with my husband from the … Continue reading →
Gary A’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2015
Gary traveled from Vancouver WA. to have his hip resurfaced by the best. He couldn’t be happier with his decision! "Gary here; day 1 on the road. 11 mile ride 7 weeks post surgery and felt great!" Continue reading →
Steve S’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2014
Steve spoke with several of our previous BHR patients before undergoing the procedure himself in October 2014. Now 10 months following his surgery, he would love to pay it forward and speak with any prospective BHR patients that have questions about the procedure or our innovative HipHab rehab process. "It’s … Continue reading →
Jim E’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2014
Jim was told at age 43 that total hip replacement was his only option for pain relief and motion improvement. Luckily he found out about Dr. Rogerson and Birmingham hip resurfacing. Six months following his BHR Jim is back playing hockey, waterskiing, running and playing golf without any pain! “I … Continue reading →
Robert C’s Hip resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2014
Robert Ripons Hip resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2014 Robert was sick of sitting on the side lines due to his hip pain – following his right BHR in September, 2014 he has been skiing, surfing, skateboarding, downhill mountain biking, and stand up paddleboarding all pain free! I apologize for not … Continue reading →
7 Year Update Luann’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Sparling 2010
Read Luann’s Full Story Here I am the ex jockey and cutter/reined cowhorse rider that has a right hip resurfaced with Dr Sparling in Vancouver, WA (Wright C+) 7 years ago at age 45 (petite female). I am still doing great, no complications and can pretty much do whatever I … Continue reading →
Bill’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Marwin 2015
Bill’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Marwin 2015 Thank you for all of the info you post on your site. I read the updates fairly regularly, and it is a great wealth of knowledge. I am now just past the 5 week mark on my right hip resurfacing, and I am … Continue reading →
R A Gram’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Lammens 2015
RA Gram’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Lammens 2015 I just officially joined this website today (two weeks post-op for Birmingham Hip Rresurfacing), although I browsed the site for the 18 months or so prior to surgery to understand what BHR was all about (versus total hip), what expectations should be, … Continue reading →
Karl’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2015
I have now had the operation from Dr De Smet for my hips. Pretty courageous move to achieve. Interesting he used the Conserve plus device in the end in which I thought he would. He is not biased in any way just what he thinks works best. My surgery was … Continue reading →
Patrick’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2012
Patrick’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2012 DoB 13 Sep 39, Right Hip Resurface, no cement, steel/molybdenum on 17 Oct 12. By Dr Gross, Columbia, SC, Age when operated on = 73. Current age 75. Back to full range of activity – running, bicycling, skiing, etc. Developed osteoarthritis, hip … Continue reading →
Monica H’s Hip Resurfacing with Prof Girard 2015
I am a 62 year old female Triathlete…well I was, until arthritis of my left hip stopped me running about 2 years ago. I struggled on with anti-inflammatories and an infiltration, and had to content myself with just the swimming and cycling. But even walking became difficult and I had … Continue reading →
Dick F’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Brooks 2013
Published on Feb 2, 2016 Here is a training pattern I put together for the new Century Versys VS Bob. Published on Feb 24, 2015 Two weeks before my 40th birthday I was diagnosed with severe arthritis in both of my hips. The apparent cause of my arthritis was femoroacetabular … Continue reading →
Linnetts’s Revision Story 2015
Linnett’s Revision Story and Suggestions 2015 You may remember I wrote some years ago with the problems I had firstly with the BHR (the usual pseudo tumours that are so common with this implant) and then problems with the revised hip. Fast forward a few years, an infection was diagnosed … Continue reading →
Sif’s Revision to THR due to AVN Dr. De Smet 2009
In the summer from 2005 I went to Belgium for resurfacing from my right hip by Koen de Smet. I was born with hip dysplasia and had a pelvic osteotomy 30 years ago. The last few years I had a lot of pain and couldn’t walk more than 50 meters … Continue reading →
G’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Amstutz 2011
December 8, 2016 Update I have been away from the site for 5 plus years… It’s like I never left…Then the resistance to HR was very evident by the THR community.I had had a very bad bone on bone for years, my wife of 50+ years (great years) was in … Continue reading →
Sharon’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2010
Sharon’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2010 I was helped 4 years ago with Vicky Marlow and Surface Hippy. Because of the fantastic support and information I had a BHR on my left hip at Birmingham by Mr Treacy. when I was 55. I have been pain free and very … Continue reading →
Lisa E’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2007/2013
Lisa E’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2007/2013 Lisa underwent her left BHR in 2007 and her right BHR in 2013. “With both hips resurfaced, I am so happy to be mobile and active again!” Patient Lisa E. has returned to her dancing days following bilateral BHR’s. Her range … Continue reading →