Chuck McBee’s BMHR with Mr. McMinn 2013
Chuck McBee is a sports coach from the United States. He travelled to the UK to see Mr McMinn and underwent Birmingham Mid Head Resection (BMHR) surgery on his left hip.
Chuck continues to lead an active life thanks to his hip replacement: going to the gym, playing golf and coaching football and softball.
For more information on Derek McMinn and the Birmingham Mid Head Resection (BMHR), please … Read the rest
Dr. Kerstin Palm’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2004
Uploaded on Apr 14, 2008
Dr Kerstin Palm talks about her bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) performed by Mr McMinn in 1999 and 2004. Kerstin is a dental surgeon and a seven-time Olympic foil fencer from Stockholm, Sweden. She maintains an active life participating in many fencing competitions.
You can read Kerstin’s story on our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/kerstin…
Dr Kerstin Palm is a Dental Surgeon … Read the rest
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: NAVID KHARRAZI
(RT BHR 4/19/07)
“We went to Dr. Rogerson’s website and found out he had done about 100 Birmingham Hip Resurfacings at that time,” Navid said. “He was trained on the Birmingham Hip and had even written some articles, which gave me a lot of confidence in him.”
Now, whether it’s walking or riding, Navid does it all exceptionally well. Since his win at the U.S. Nationals, Navid has also placed … Read the rest
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: MICHAEL DEAN
(R BHR 10/11/10, L BHR 10/31/13)
Hip Resurfacing…Before and After
Before Surgery:
-Little sleep…sometimes as little as 45 minutes at a time
-Constant limp
-Vicodin
-Could NOT start bike race
-Bike riding hurt
-Could not run
-Constant back pain and continuous chiropractic appointments
After Surgery:
-Sleep!
-No limp
-No pain medication
-Can now start a race bike and ride motorcross
-No hip pain and no back pain
-Feel like I … Read the rest
Ashley Selman’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Vail 2013
Uploaded on Jul 22, 2013
Ashley Selman — part drill sergeant, part cheerleader — met every grunt and bead of sweat in her training studio with encouragement.
“Good job!” she yelled. “Great form!”
Selman, whose successful career as a fitness trainer developed from her love of sports, was finishing up her last day at work before a scheduled hip replacement surgery.
At the age of 43, she … Read the rest
7 Year Update
I am the ex jockey and cutter/reined cowhorse rider that has a right hip resurfaced with Dr Sparling in Vancouver, WA (Wright C+) 7 years ago at age 45 (petite female). I am still doing great, no complications and can pretty much do whatever I want pain free. I don’t even think about my hip anymore.
Just wanted to update. I feel very fortunate and grateful to our modern medicine and your … Read the rest
Carl Fletcher 14 Year Anniversary of BHR with Mr. McMinn in 1998
Published on Oct 4, 2012
In 1998 Carl Fletcher received a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Mr Derek McMinn. Over the last 13 years Carl has lead a busy and active lifestyle. Since his operation to combat hip arthritis Carl has taken up a number of sports including paragliding.
Carl talks about his experience with the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) and how it has … Read the rest
May 21, 2008 I had a hip resurfacing done on May 8th by Dr. Andrew Yun at St. Johns in Santa Monica. Now that the swelling in my leg is down I feel much better. Today might be the first day without painkillers for me!
Thanks to all for the info and encouraging words here, this sight has been very helpful.
After I get the second one done and fully recover I plan to hike … Read the rest
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 and completed a 72 mile ride last month. The wierd thing is though that I find I cannot run. After about 2 miles I have … Read the rest
In January of 2010, at age 38, I had the difficult decision of what to do about an ailing right hip that had been diagnosed as moving toward advanced osteoarthritis. I first experienced pain in the joint at the age of 26 when my regular doctor told that I should restrict my physical activity (i.e., stop running) and that I would likely need a hip replacement within 6-8 years. That just didn’t really seem like … Read the rest
