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 →
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 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 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 →
Lyn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2012 September 3, 2012 I’m 5 days post op now and feeling remarkably well. I feel much better than I thought would. I want to thank everybody for thoughts and encouragement . I dont want to get ahead of myself . I need to … Continue reading →
Lycra’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2012 September 13, 2012 Just had my second day of physio after resurfacing in Birmingham with Mr Treacy 48 hours ago. I discussed swelling with physio and she echoed the comment from above that it can come and go and is usually an indication … Continue reading →
February 14, 2018 Update I had my right hip done in 2005 at 53 years old by Dr. Mont using a Wright C+ so I’m at the 12 1/2 year mark. No problems, no concerns, no looking back. Interesting reading some of the responses – I had a very easy … Continue reading →
Luz’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2014 January 12, 2014 Just had HRS on LHASA with Dr. Gross on 1-6-14. January 20, 2012 I’m a 51 year old female who has been super active and fit since my teen years. I have played tennis, but had to give it up, … Continue reading →
Tom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2014 February 17, 2014 I’m 4 weeks before my scheduled Surgery. I’ve read a lot of post of leg length discrepancy post- surgery but none prior to. My hip pain started 5 years ago, but it was a sudden change in length 3 years … Continue reading →
Larry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Hickman 2011 June 22, 2011 I had RBHR the day before yesterday with Dr. Joshua Hickman in Bountiful, UT. I was up and walking the afternoon of surgery and discharged the next day after I convinced the PT that I was stable on crutches. I … Continue reading →
Shabbis’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2014 October 20, 2014 I am a 41 year old male with FAI and HOA in both hips. I was diagnosed in 2012 and was told by a local ortho here in Portland that I would need a THR in both hips and to … Continue reading →
Lori’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2011 I was 36 when I was diagnosed with OA. It was quite an emotional process for me. The first ortho suggested that I modify my life and take pain pills. He suggested no impact sports, so no hiking, walking, stairs and to try … Continue reading →
Laurie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008 September 20, 2008 My Hip Resurfacing Tips about surgery with Dr. Gross Flying: I’m not sure if you are flying or driving. I flew from Charlotte to Phoenix with no issues one day after I was released. I had someone traveling with me, … Continue reading →
Lkalok’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pressman 2011 March 12, 2011 I recently had my second BHR on my left hip on Feb. 28, 2011 by Dr. Ari Pressman (Southwestern PA). I am 12 days post op and feeling great! My only problem is that I developed a large hematoma … Continue reading →
Liz’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Witt 2007 August 6, 2007 I am just about 3 weeks post op from a hip resurface where they did a little extra, and so I have a plate and 2 screws as well as the resurface. My surgeon removed a bit of bone to … Continue reading →
January 6, 2015 I had my RBHR done yesterday morning by Dr Pritchett. Yesterday was really encouraging for me. Post-op pain was easily managed and boredom had me begging for a PT by late afternoon and I got my wish granted around 6 pm. Got some exercises done and did … Continue reading →
Barbara’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2010 August 29, 2010 I’m 10 days post op and have a bit of the blues today. My surgery with Dr. Su at HSS went very well and I was thrilled that I woke to the resurfacing and had not ended up with the … Continue reading →
Roy A’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2013 Three years ago I had the Biomet hip resurfacing done by Dr. Gross. This website was instrumental in choosing to have this procedure done and to select Dr. Gross as the surgeon. I contacted a member of surface hippy and he provided … Continue reading →