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What is Hip Resurfacing?

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 2, 2024 by Patricia WalterJuly 21, 2024

There are currently two basic surgery options available for hip replacement –   Hip Resurfacing or Total Hip Replacement. Hip Resurfacing is bone conserving and allows a patient to return to an active life with no restrictions. Hip Resurfacing is often used for young male athletes who want to return to the sports they love.

A total hip replacement, THR, has been the gold standard for many years. THR is major surgery that can result

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JointMedica Presents Dr. Gross, Dr. MacKinzie and Mr. McMin Discussing Hip Resurfacing 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on May 6, 2025 by Patricia WalterMay 6, 2025

This year, JointMedica invited four global hip resurfacing key opinion leaders to discuss their take on hip resurfacing at the ISTA 2023 Hip Resurfacing Breakfast Symposium (Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel) in November 2023.

Based in Worcester UK, Jointmedica Ltd is innovative company producing cutting-edge technology to assist surgeon care and, most importantly, patient satisfaction. Visit http://www.jointmedica.com to know more details.

Dr. Thomas P. Gross discusses – Hip Resurfacing: A Hip Preservation Arthroplasty (vs.

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Alan Stewart’s 5 Year Anniversary Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 26, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 26, 2025

April 23, 2025 – 5 Year Anniversary of my Bilateral Hip Resurfacing

I recently celebrated the five year anniversary (2019) of having both my hips resurfaced by Dr. Gross in Columbia, SC. I’ve been very happy with the results. I’ve been running half marathons and did Bicycle Ride Across Georgia last summer with no issues.

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ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Surgeons

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 10, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 11, 2025

ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Surgeons

Australia

Prof. William (Bill) L. Walter
MBBS (Syd), FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA, PhD (surgery)
***1200 Hip Resurfacings to date***
250 ReCerf to date***
Kolling Building
10 Westbourne Street
Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards NSW 2065
Phone: +61 0(2) 9160 6662 (Aust)
Email: lmcdonald@billwalter.com.au
Website: http://billwalter.com.au

Australia

Prof Patrick Weinrauch
***1000+ Hip Resurfacings to date
MBBS (Qld) MEng PhD DiMM FRACS FAOrthA
Brisbane Hip Clinic
141 Warry Street
Fortitude

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Professor Walter Interview

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 9, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 26, 2025
Professor Bill Walter hip resurfacing surgeon from Australia

Prof. William (Bill) L. Walter MBBS (Syd), FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA, PhD (surgery)
***1200 Hip Resurfacings to date
***250 ReCerf Hip Resurfacings
MBBS (Syd), FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA, PhD (surgery)
Kolling Building, 10 Westbourne Street
Royal North Shore Hospital,
St Leonards NSW 2065
Phone: +61 0(2) 9160 6662 (Aust)
Email: lmcdonald@billwalter.com.au
Website: http://billwalter.com.au/

Biography: Prof Bill Walter

Bill Walter, Orthopaedic Surgeon, is the Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatic Surgery at the University of Sydney.  He supervises PhD

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Polymotion IDE Study Locations

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 2, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 2, 2025

We are excited to announce the recent launch of our IDE Study for the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing Device.

The IDE study aims to evaluate the safety and clinical effectiveness of the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System. 

​There are currently nine sites in the USA and one international site in Bermuda participating. Click the Contact Site link at each site to contact your preferred location.

 

1  Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health

Tampa, Florida, United States  33613

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Sveva’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2024

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 12, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 13, 2025

Ceramic on Ceramic Resurfacing in Belgium. 2024 (ReCerf)
5’4” / 51y living in the US

Thank you to all those who helped me along the way. Thank you Pat for this site!

My first symptoms began in 2002 (28y) when I tore my Labrum and fell to the floor in a martial arts class. I could not put any weight on it for 3 weeks. It was excruciating. Like a sprained/twisted ankle – at the

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Polymotion Trial Surgeons and Centers in US

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 10, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 4, 2025

This list from: ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT06792539, Sponsor JointMedica Inc.  Information provided by JointMedica Inc. (Responsible Party)
Last Update Posted February, 26, 2025

1 – Florida Locations – Tampa, Florida, United States, 33613
Recruiting
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Contact: Eric Border
813-979-0440  eric.border@orlandohealth.com
Principal Investigator: Stephen Raterman, MD

2 – Illinois Locations – Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612
Not yet recruiting
Rush University Medical Center
Contact: Anne DeBenedetti
312-432-2468   Anne.DeBenedetti@rushortho.com
Principal Investigator: Craig Della Valle, … Read the rest

ReCerf Two Year Study Results

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 7, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 7, 2025

Two-Year Results of Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing in an
International Multicenter Cohort

David Lin, MBBS a, Joshua Xu, MD a,*, Patrick Weinrauch, MBBS b,
David A. Young, MBBS c, Koen De Smet, MD d, Andrew Manktelow, MBBS e,
Paul E. Beaule, MD f, William L. Walter, MBBS a,g

Read Full Study Here: https://surfacehippy.info/recerf-info/2024-Two-Year-Results-Ceramic-on-Ceramic-Hip-Resurfacing.pdf

ABSTRACT

Background: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) is a bone-conserving alternative to total hip arthro
plasty. We present the 2-year clinical and radiographic

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Dr. De Smet Interview

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 7, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 7, 2025

Dr. De Smet of Belgium Hip Resurfacing Surgeon

Free Email Consultation
Dr. Koen De Smet
6500 Hip Resurfacings to date ***
320 ReCerf COC Hip Resurfacings to date***

14,000 Hip Replacements to date***

Dr. De Smet’s Email: dr.desmet@heup.be

AMC
Anca Medical Centre
Xavier De Cocklaan 68.1
9831 St.Martens Latem (Deurle)
Belgium
+32 9 2525903

ANCA Clinic
Via Barnaba Oriani 32/30b
00197 Rome, IT
+39 06 6889 2472
Valle Giulia Roma Italy
https://ancaclinic.com/

AZ Zeno
Campus Knokke-Heist
Kalvekeetdijk 260
8300 Knokke-Heist
CI Knokke +32 … Read the rest

US Clinical Trials for Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System Started

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 27, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 29, 2025

Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System Compared to Total Hip Arthroplasty (PHR)  – Read Full Study Information Here:   https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06792539?term=polymotion&rank=1

ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT06792539

Sponsor JointMedica Inc.  Information provided by JointMedica Inc. (Responsible Party)

Last Update Posted 2025-02-26

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System compared to total hip arthroplasty, for adults who require … Read the rest

KEMH Takes Part In Hip Replacement Innovation

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 19, 2025 by Patricia WalterFebruary 19, 2025

February 17, 2025    https://bernews.com/2025/02/kemh-pioneers-hip-replacement-innovation/

King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is participating in an FDA clinical study for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing implant, making it the first overseas center to contribute to this groundbreaking research.

A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is part of a US Food and Drug Administration [FDA] clinical study to bring a new orthopaedic implant to the United States. The Polymotion Hip Resurfacing [PHRTM] is a new hip replacement device that

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JointMedica Polymotion Device Discussion at Hip Resurfacing Symposium October 2024

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 19, 2025 by Patricia WalterFebruary 19, 2025

A Hip Resurfacing Symposium was help held back on October 2024 in Chicago. An hour long video of the session if available  featuring Dr. Craig Della Valle, Dr. Tom Gross and Dr. Scott Marwin, with  Dr. Sharat Kusuma moderating the discussion.

https://vimeo.com/1047765496/9161bdf826

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Hip Resurfacing – A Patient’s Perspective on Long-Term Success

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 31, 2025 by Patricia WalterMay 5, 2025

** March 15, 2025 will be my 19 year Anniversary ** of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. During these years, I’ve carefully tracked hip resurfacing outcomes and patient experiences. What I find most encouraging is that 73% of hip resurfacing patients can run within 5 years after surgery, while only 32% of traditional hip replacement patients achieve this milestone.

Jeff Dullum 20 year anniv
Jeff Dullum 20 year anniversary

H1 Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing. Professor Cob Patient 3 years post op
H1 Ceramic

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Understanding Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 31, 2025 by Patricia WalterFebruary 11, 2025

Many patients don’t know there are two main choices when looking at hip surgery – Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement (THR). I’ve spent years studying both procedures and helping patients understand their options through the Surface Hippy website.

Hip resurfacing saves most of your natural bone. The surgeon only removes the damaged surface of your femoral head (the ball of your hip) and covers it with a metal cap. THR takes a different approach … Read the rest

Selecting Your Hip Resurfacing Surgeon – A Patient’s Guide

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 31, 2025 by Patricia WalterFebruary 3, 2025

After 20 years of experience with hip resurfacing since starting the website in 2005 and talking to thousands of patients, I personally feel that selecting the right surgeon is the MOST IMPORTANT decision you’ll make for your hip resurfacing surgery. Studies show that a surgeon needs at least 100 procedures to become truly experienced. The really experienced surgeons have done 7000 to 10,000 or more hip resurfacings – that’s a huge difference in experience levels.

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Update on ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Device by Jeramy Latham 12/15/2024

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 15, 2025 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

Finally some good news about the ReCerf ceramic on ceramic resurfacing. MatOrtho hosted a meeting on December 13 to present the latest news on ReCerf. It now has approval for use in Australia, and we were told that the UK should get it in May. The results up to 6 years in over 1200 patients are excellent with a 1.4% failure rate. In this video I will tell you about what we discussed at the

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Visitor’s Guide to Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 2, 2025 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

Surface Hippy has a very large number of pages about many aspects of hip resurfacing. The first time visitor might  be a little overwhelmed and wonder where to start learning about hip resurfacing. You might want to visit the pages listed below before exploring the rest of the website. Also the hip resurfacing FAQ pages provide many answers to questions.

  • What is hip resurfacing?

  • What are the advantages of hip resurfacing?

  • Positive Outcomes with Hip

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The Biomet Recap Magnum is No Longer Available

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 7, 2024 by Patricia WalterDecember 7, 2024

Posted on Dr. Gross’s Website and previously used by Dr. Gross

11/22/2024

Alternatives for hip resurfacing

The era of the Biomet Recap/Magnum has come to an end. Zimmer has stopped manufacturing this implant. After nearly 20 years of using this implant for hip resurfacing and posting the best long-term durability outcomes for any type of hip surgery, I will have to change. To continue performing hip resurfacing for all patients is becoming more challenging because … Read the rest

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