May 20. 2010 Recovering from a May 10th 2010 surgery. Going well I guess… more pain than I expected but getting better. I’m 51 and was injured 10+ years ago that caused the arthritis. I was playing (with major pain) up until about a year ago, but finally had to … Continue reading →
John Marken Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2007 December 28, 2010 I’ve taken quite a few tumbles post resurfacing surgery almost 3 years now. I took a pretty good slider 4 months post surgery biking probably 20mhp on the replaced side. Hip hurt, shoulder hurt, hand bloody and I was … Continue reading →
John D’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2012 February 3, 2012 I’m sitting here in the hospital at Boulder Community Hospital, 2 days post op from my BHR resurfacing with Dr. Rector. Couldn’t believe how well it went. Dr. Rector told me he got the device inserted perfectly. Just what … Continue reading →
John D’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2011 May 8, 2011 Dr. Rector did my left side 10 days ago, and my right side in January. Both of mine have gone perfectly. It’s been a very positive experience with Boulder Community as well. I’m 48 and in good health … Continue reading →
John’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Pritchett 2008 May 2, 2012 Going on 4 years post BHR right side and I still get bone pain when walking too far on hard surfaces on that side. Yet I can put hiking boots and a pack on do 16 miles on mountain trails and … Continue reading →
John W’s Hip Resurfacing Revision Story 2009 Hip Resurfacing Story December 11, 2009 I’m 1 week post op and my doc does not want me to walk too much. He is focused more on range of motion issues so I’m doing a lot of stretching (easy stretching not like hard … Continue reading →
John P’s Hip Resurfacing Revision to THR Dr. Nicholson 2008 Revision Story January 9, 2010 I had a problem 16 weeks after my resurfacing with a femoral fracture. I was absolutely devastated at that time and I had to have a revision to a metal on metal THR. I am … Continue reading →
John G’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Amstutz 2008 June 18, 2013 I had Conserve+ Total Hip Resurfacing done on my left hip in August 2008, age 59. Wrestled through college since then played tennis, weekly soccer league plus practices/running and down hill skiing, until the osteo arthritis in the left … Continue reading →
John’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008 December 7, 2008 Happy to be on the other side of the resurfacing surgery. Experience with Dr. Gross was excellent, small hospital catered to hip patients, food was, well hospital food, but not too bad. Tips to those that follow: 1) Stay at … Continue reading →
John’s Hip Resurfacing 2008 April 25, 2013 I haven’t been back here in years but decided to check in today. I had one hip done in 06 and the other done in 07. I waited way too long to have them done. The surgery/recovery is nowhere near as bad as … Continue reading →
Joe’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Lamont 2011 March 17, 2011 I am scheduled for a BHR at NYU hospital for joint disease on March 25th. My Doctor is Justin Lamont. I am experiencing typical anxiety about the actual operation but am even more anxious about whether I should be doing … Continue reading →
Shane’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2011 I’m scheduled for a bi-lat in Feb. with Dr. Gross in S. Carolina, and I’ll be flying in from Arizona. When I began to research all of this it looked like Dr.Gross was the man. His cementless implants seem to be on … Continue reading →
JMS’s Hip Resurfacing Revision 2011 March 10, 2011 I have recently had a revision of my BHR to a THR because of high ion levels, even though I had no pain, nor any evidence of pseudotumor. My only symptom was a slipping or clunking sensation deep in the joint. My … Continue reading →
Jill’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2009 October 6, 2010 I had my right hip resurfaced in June 2009. I have scuba dived for many years, and enjoyed my first post-surgical dive last month. I had no problems while diving, (though some struggle to get back into the boat!) I … Continue reading →
June’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Engh 2010 I had a left BHR on November 11, 2010 with Dr. Andy Engh. I was 48 (almost 49) years old at the time. I am a small boned female and I was bone on bone arthritis with AVN and several cysts, including one large … Continue reading →
Jeff’s THR Revision after Hip Resurfacing 2011 September 17, 2007 I got my hip resurfaced Tuesday Sept 11th, by Dr. Crovetti in Las Vegas. I am recovering at home, but still need to take at least one narcotic every 5-6 hours. I am planning a web site dictating my whole … Continue reading →
Judy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2009 August 24, 2009 I leave for Boulder tomorrow for surgery with Dr. Rector on Wed., Aug. 26th. I thought I would be nervous but I’m still excited. I am just really looking forward to walking without pain. I imagine the nervousness will set … Continue reading →
Jira’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2010 I received a Right Conserve+ 17 days ago from Dr. De Smet of Belgium. We got home to Canada 6 days ago and today I had my first exercise session in our local pool. The therapists were blown away by how mobile … Continue reading →