Vince’s Original Story: https://surfacehippy.info/vince-obsitniks-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-brooks-2012/ I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Brooks on January 18, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic and recently had my 10 year checkup on August 12, 2022. The left hip was perfect on the xray and, for the last 10 years I have had no … Continue reading →
Beautiful email from Amy to Pat Walter about the Surface Hippy.info website Hey there! I’m sure you get this all the time but your website was a complete lifesaver for me when it came to finding out more about resurfacing. Of course my doctors had only giving me the option … Continue reading →
I had my second BHR procedure at the Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Peter Brooks on May 16, 2022, right hip. I was 74 1/2 years old at the time. My first BHR procedure was at the Cleveland Clinic in early February of 2010, left hip, when I was 62 years … Continue reading →
Dr. Brooks paper published in the Journal of Arthroplasty detailing his 10 year results of hip resurfacing on April 22, 2022. Males are 99%, females 91%This is all comers, (age, pre-op diagnosis, size including those that are no longer available), and includes my personal learning curve. Strong evidence for BHR in … Continue reading →
Peter is 61 years old and is doing a squat with 315 pounds. He had hip resurfacing in both hips by Dr. Domb of Chicago.
Continue reading →August 3, 2021 MY HIP RESURFACING JOURNEY I am scheduled for right hip resurfacing on Aug 18 w/ Dr. Gross in Columbia. So I thought I’d start documenting my journey through this now. I am a 59 yr old male an in relatively decent shape. I have been doing crossfit … Continue reading →
I’m 67 and had a bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet in May 2021. Now doing ‘Aerial sports again and walking correctly. Dr. De Smet is a major Star!
Continue reading →Double hip re surface for me – Dr. Gross – 2005 also! Best decision I ever made. Thanks for all the info you helped me collect from your website.
Continue reading →November 7, 2021 60 YO Male. Severe osteoarthritis of the right hip. I have been ” impacted ” for the past 10 months. It ranged from very painful to nothing, depending on the day. I was fine with daily activities for the most part but could not do anything rigorous. … Continue reading →
Nov 22, 2022 I’m a 40 yr old male who lives overseas in indonesia I run a surf camp with my wife and Kid. I guess I wore my left hip out surfing too much not enough recovery. I have been in crazy OA pain last few years. It had … Continue reading →
6 Year Update October 20, 2022 Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent! 4 Year update March 25, 2020 I started this thread about 4 years … Continue reading →
March 11, 2012 I’m happy to say everything went over and beyond my expectations. I just got back and woke up in the middle of the night, so I thought I’d check in with you guys to let you know. I have plenty of information to give, which I will … Continue reading →
August 20, 2021 I am a 62 year old male. I have been very active all my life. My main physical activity is long distance cycling both on the road and on the trails here in Northeast Ohio during March to November. During November to March I hike in a … Continue reading →
November 23, 2021 Sean’s Original Story Here I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross about 10 years ago. It’s still going strong. I never liked running, and would sometimes run up to 5 miles at a time for exercise. After my hip resurfacing surgery I began experiencing a … Continue reading →
February 16, 2022 I Am A Runner (Again).My 3.5 month checkup was today. My bones have fully grown into my implants – they are part of me now. The PA was very satisfied with the X-rays and range of motion, and said ROM and strength will continue to recover.He said … Continue reading →
November 16, 2021 – David’s original story here About a week ago, my right BHR hip resurfacing celebrated its 22nd anniversary. Still behaving impeccably (and putting my knees to shame). Left BHR hip resurfacing managed a mere eight years earlier in the year. Managing a couple of tennis matches each … Continue reading →
November 8, 2021 – Jim’s Original Story Here It’s been a great 10 years! Thank you Pat, for all the important information that you make available on this site. Thank you to Dr Scott Marwin, who I found on this site. He performed the bilateral surgery for me back when … Continue reading →
Both hips done 12 years ago. Just finished 9 day, 100+ mile XC ski vacation at Lake Tahoe CA. Amazing trails and no issue with my hips, my wife complains I am faster with “ball bearing hips”. Enjoying the pain free fun outside.
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