Category Archives: THR and Revision Stories
8 Year Anniversary Mike’s THR by Mr. Treacy 2012
Note by Patricia Walter – unfortunately,not everyone can have a hip resurfacing, but life can still be active and pain free with a large ball, ceramic THR like Mike received. Just stopping by to say I passed the 8 year mark a few weeks back. I couldn’t have HR due … Continue reading →
5 Year Update Mikes THR with Mr. Treacy 2012
August 14, 2017 – I passed 5 years with my THR last week and it’s flown by. I have no issues at all and like many here, it’s been life changing surgery for me. I couldn’t have HR due to to a slipped femoral epiphysis age 14 and was struggling … Continue reading →
Lynne’s THR with Dr. Beaule 2016
May 27, 2016 Met with my surgeon 2 days ago with a bunch of questions for him. I asked him why I was no longer a candidate for resurfacing & it’s because the bone quality is no longer there. Makes sense now when he said that he didn’t want to … Continue reading →
Two4One’s Revision Story from Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2014
March 18, 2014 I have intractable pain 26 ½ months later after my bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacing implants at all times, albeit minimally less than before my hip replacements. My hip implants feel like they painfully slip out of place when I walk half a block, and they hurt when … Continue reading →
Two4One 2 Years after my BHR Revisions I’m HEALED!!
Read Two4One’s Full Story Here September 15, 2016 – First, I want to correct that I had my last ceramic and titanium bilateral hip revisions (to a failed bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) completed in November 2014 – not Nov 2105. Secondly, after an almost 2 year recovery, I can most … Continue reading →
Lisae’s THR 2008
May 14, 2008 I wanted to reply to this topic as my experience illustrates the Pat’s point. I had avn in my left hip; when I started to consult surgeons I was told that I was not a candidate for resurfacing as the femur head had collapsed. I would have … Continue reading →
Tim Bratten’s 4 1/2 Year THR Update
Read Tim’s Full Story Here I’m 4-and-a-half years out on my revision to THR (a la De Smet) and going strong. I would also say that the two year mark was an important dividing line in my recovery from THR surgery. After that point I never had to worry again … Continue reading →
Mike’s 4 Year THR Anniversary with Mr. Treacy 2012
August 22, 2019 Just passed the 7 year date of my ceramic/ Poly THR total hip replacement . What a life changer it’s been, I’ve gone from being in near permanent arthritic pain at 50 to a completely pain free life. Happy days. I went back to see Mr Treacy … Continue reading →
Melissa’s BHR Revision to THR by Dr. Ball 2011
Melissa’s Original BHR Story http://surfacehippy.info/melissa-martin-bhr-revison-dr-ball-2011/ The last two years have brought increasing groin pain, instability, and popping/clunking on a regular basis. Two months before my 4th anniversary I became so alarmed at the consistent instability that I obtained x-rays and cobalt and chromium blood tests. Patient advocate, Vicky Marlow, had … Continue reading →
Tim Bratten’s Revision Surgery with Dr. De Smet 2012
November 9, 2015 I am coming up on 4 years post revision to a THR done by Koen De Smet and this is not necessarily the horror that everyone here paints it out to be. I regularly jog, hike, backpack, rock climb and boulder and my revision to THR works … Continue reading →
Lizzy’s Allergic Reaction to BHR and Revision at 2 years post op
From: Elizabeth Wajnberg To: Carol Thwaite Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 9:46 PM Carol, I have a surgery date with our good doctor (De Smet) on December 18, not to resurface my other hip, unfortunately, but to extract the resurf I have because I am allergic to the metal! This past summer, my leg swelled,… Continue reading →
Paula’s Revision ASR to THR 2010
2010 ALVAL, PSEUDOTUMOUR, HYPERSENSITIVITY … WHATEVER YOU CALL IT, IT’S A REVISION TO THR Having visited this site numerous times over the last few years, I thought it was time that I shared my experience with other past and future hip patients. I have recently undergone revision of my ASR to a THR because of… Continue reading →
Flame’s Revision of BHR to THR 2010
Flame’s Revision BHR to THR 2010 Updated 4/16/2010 Early on (after resurf Dec’05) I experienced a lot of clicks pops etc and so had others, so whenever I mentioned it to Dr.. Ure and got x-rays which were just simple straight on AP x-rays he said it all looked fine no problems, but it didn’t… Continue reading →
Ted Wilson RASR Jan 05 Dr. Antoniou THR MOM May 07
RASR Jan 05 Antoniou (Montreal) R THR MOM May 07 Greidanus (Vancouver) Link http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/surfacehippy/message/112906 Hello Everybody, Just an update with good news. I saw Dr. Greidanus for my 2 month follow up. He declared that I now have no restrictions allowing for a return to cross trainers, stairmasters, bicycles, and even tennis. I was referred… Continue reading →
Jane’s BHR Revision to a THR Failed BHR & Surgeon Experience
Failed BHR & Surgeon Experience Failed BHR & surgeon experience August 02, 2008 I am 18 months post LBHR and I am posting today with the hope that I can spare anyone contemplating the resurfacing procedure the consequences of choosing a surgeon with insufficient experience. I chose a surgeon who had only recently trained in… Continue reading →
Anne’s BHR Revision by Prof. Richardson 2011
Updated 10/11/2012 Anne BHR Revision to Ceramic THR by Prof Richardson 2011 Went to Doctor’s yesterday and he said I will need a new hip shortly. I’ve been having a lot of pain with the hip re-surface. Not been able to lift my leg upwards without lot of discomfort. This has been going on for… Continue reading →
John’s Revision of BHR to THR
January 9, 2000 Hi Pat, I hope that you are well. I just thought I would email you personally with information for your file and research that has sadly led to me having a revision from BHR to THR. The reason was due to malpositioning of the acetabular cup and femoral component by my surgeon.… Continue reading →