April 22, 2011 I waited a full 12 months to get this surgery ( I live in Canada, free medical care but longer wait times ). In that wait period, I lost considerable muscle in my left leg, developed a horrible limp due to an impingment and walked incorrectly for … Continue reading →
March 7, 2009 I had my left hip resurfaced in August of 2007. My right resurfaced in November of 2007. I enjoyed amazing pain relief and had a good summer and fall of 2008. In October of 2008, I had some foot surgery on my left foot which required the … Continue reading →
January 16, 2009, I had a left birmingham hip resurface done by Ronan Treacy in June 2006. I have had no problems, no complications and very little pain/discomfort. I lead a fairly active life, hiking the moors and fields with my working gundogs as well as running around a show … Continue reading →
October 19, 2007 So, I am 2 1/2 weeks out from my hip resurfacing with Mr. Treacy in Birmingham, UK. The plane flight back to Colorado was easy on my hip but just very draining overall. This was my second hip surgery on my right hip, prior to the BHR … Continue reading →
Read Danny’s Hip Resurfacing Story Part 2 here January 24, 2011 I’m 28 and was diagnosed with degenerative labral tearing and OA in my left hip in august last year. I had an arthroscopy by Mr. Conroy in October, after the op he informed me that my joint was in … Continue reading →
July 13, 2011 I have just had my hip done and just found this site. I was at first referred to my local hospital by my gp. They said they would fit me with a ceramic total job and would have to stop skiing as well as curtail my other … Continue reading →
Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn November 2010 Birmingham surgeon the hero as Iron Mike gets metal hip For more information contact the McMinn Center – Mr Derek McMinn MD FRCS Hip Resurfacing Birmingham UK 13th January 2012 He has twice been Mr Universe and has played the tough guy in … Continue reading →
Dec. 7, 2014, Yesterday was my third Hippy Birthday and despite my sabotage. All is going well. I had my right BHR on 6th December 2011. Everything went extremely well (in fact a bit too well) I pushed myself too hard too soon. About 7 weeks after surgery I decided … Continue reading →
Had both mine done on Dec 6, 2011 by Mr. McMinn in Birmingham. He and his staff were superb, felt was in the best possible hands. The weekend before I was crying with the pain in bed, bent over when walking in agony. The hospital was excellent. When I came … Continue reading →
Mark Edwards – World’s First BHR Patient – Right BHR (July 1997) First Ever BHR Patient Mr. McMinn’s first BHR patient Mark Edwards came for his 15 year follow-up consultation in 2012. He regularly swims and skis commenting, “I’m delighted that my hip resurfacing has allowed me to lead an … Continue reading →
My name is David Roya. I am a 69 year old fitness fanatic and have been for over 50 years as well as eating only healthy organic food. Never take any medicine and of course never drink or smoke. Never even had a cup of coffee in my life. I … Continue reading →
I am having surgery Friday Dec 2nd by Dr. Su on my right hip. I am a 45 year old male traveling from Indianapolis because I am lucky enough to be a candidate to have surgery from Dr Su. I am. 4th Dan black belt in TKD and avid Golfer … Continue reading →
Surgery is scheduled with Dr. Su in NYC for April 9. I guess I will be the first to attempt competetive sprinting after HR. Likely I expect it will be at least a year after that before I can begin sprint training. I am an avid runner. Having resurfacing in … Continue reading →
I’m three and a half weeks postop for my LBHR. I will meet with my doctor on Oct 14th, and then we will decide the date for my right side. He had said early on that he wanted to do them three months apart. I was not a candidate to … Continue reading →
BG’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Su 2009 I had my RBHR with Dr. Su September 11, 2009 and commented to him the day after about how little pain I now had compared to the previous 3 years. The epidural catheter won’t be removed for a couple of days which allows you … Continue reading →
November 14, 2011 I am relatively new to the board and will have a RBHR in one month. The surgeon I have seen is very experienced in BHR’s. Fortunately my bone density for a 56 year old female is good. However I am 5’4′. When the doctor briefly looked at … Continue reading →
July 29, 2011 Had my consult with Dr. Su on 7/20 and all went well. Found him to be extremely intelligent, likable, approachable and compassionate. Thanks to you all he said I had surely done my research in asking the right questions and voicing my concerns. All pointed to me … Continue reading →
August 18, 2008 I’ve been suffering with my right hip since last year (the last 6 months have been in terrible pain). My left one is isn’t as bad but getting there (lately it’s been very painful). Was all set for resurfacing (bilateral) but just recently found out that I … Continue reading →