December 27, 2011 In March 2006 I had a Birmingham hip in the Plymouth Nuffield Hospital. I moved to France in July 2006. I am 59. During the summer of 2011 it became obvious to me I would need the other hip doing. My initial thoughts were that I wanted … Continue reading →
August 2008 Problem hips….not me I’m only 38 OK, so where do I begin? I’m pretty average really, I’m a family man, I play a little sport, mostly golf and a bit of cycling and walk my two dogs regularly. My weight is only slightly more than it should be … Continue reading →
I’m from the UK 47 yrs old and I’m going to have my hip resurfaced in 4 weeks time. I have been a runner for 10 years and was just starting to get my times down when I found out about the arthritis 4 years ago. I managed to keep … Continue reading →
I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in both hips at age 33. I am now 41. Pain got to the point I could no longer golf midway through last season (2008). Golf is one of my favorite activities. I gave up running completely over 2 year ago. Running was a passion … Continue reading →
February 23, 2011 I had suffered with pain in my right hip for a couple of years. It came and went and was a nuisance more than anything else. The pain would come on for a week or two and was EXTREMELY SEVERE. The pain was not related to movement … Continue reading →
November 30, 2009 My right hip was resurfaced with the Birmingham appliance/method; I am scheduled for the left hip in 5 weeks (12.29). I was “suffering” with hip issues for several years; but just counted it as normal pain from running and tennis; and racquetball before that. I was an … Continue reading →
July 4, 2010 I had my right hip resurfaced in February 09. Perhaps looking back I was a bit hasty to get back jumping but I did my first skydive 9 weeks after the op. Ive done about 50 or so jumps since then. I also cycle quite a bit … Continue reading →
My surgery was at St. Joes in Colorado by Drs. Gargaro and Swenson. So far, so good. I’ll be throwing on diving gear in a couple weeks. August 4, 2012 I hit one year on June 9th 2012, and my hip is performing beautifully. I have some stiffness in the … Continue reading →
May 9, 2008 I am 34 year old male and just had my hip resurfaced in Hattiesbug, MS. I am 2 days post-op and already feel better. My doctor is Richard Conn and he used the Cormet Hip Device. I cant say enough about how wonderful he and his staff … Continue reading →
Just wanted to thank the organizers of this discussion group and contribute my own success story. After 3 years of increasingly excruciating left-hip pain (after years of basketball, running and skiing, not to mention a family predilection of osteoarthritis), I finally got the diagnosis. I’m glad I waited as long … Continue reading →
November 8, 2010 Bilateral BHR surgery was performed by Dr Scott Marwin at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases on 9/28/10. 61 year old male 6’1 220# good physical condition. Required 2 units of Blood due to blood loss and resulting low blood count. Incisions were 10-12″ 38/44 staples Transferred to … Continue reading →
January 26, 2011 First of all, thanks to Pat for putting this site together and to all who post here. I found this site to be extremely helpful and comforting as I went through my journey. I fully intended to post earlier and then with my progress but I became … Continue reading →
August 21, 2011 I am 37 and I am scheduled to have my left hip resurfaced (Conserve Plus) in 3 days. I just wanted to thank Pat and all of the Hip Talk members. This website and discussion forum has been invaluable. Like many of you, I received conflicting views … Continue reading →
March 29, 2010 I had the BHR put in my right hip on 3/23. I am 41 year old male, and a competitive cyclist. Dr. was Creg Carpenter out of Chelsea, MI. The incision is 8 inches long, and he went in from the side (latererly). S&N device. I was … Continue reading →
June 24, 2009 I had hip resurfacing June 4 by Dr. Andrew Carter in Newport News, Virginia, using the direct anterior approach. I was his tenth resurfacing patient even though he has been doing thps with this approach for many years. No muscles are cut. they are only retracted with … Continue reading →
December 7, 2008 On 11/18, I had the RBHR. After the numbness wore off, I realized the biggest pain was inside my leg about 8 inches long between my knee and groin. It seemed something had been strained or torn during the surgery. This has decreased greatly, but, for the … Continue reading →
Left for surgery at 7:30 am – forecast of snow had us on the road earlier just in case. Uneventful ride to Newton-Wellesley however. Arrived at N-W at about 9:30 checked in for the surgery, and waited till about 10am for the first papers to sign, then was taken to … Continue reading →
October 24, 2007 I live in Jupiter Florida and had my resurfacing done by Dr. Vince Fowble, who I found on thanks to your web page. I have also had discussions with Paul who posts occasionally onto this site who also had resurfacing done by Dr. Fowble. I can personally … Continue reading →