Jeremy’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2017
July 21, 2018 – Back on the Mats, my hip resurfacing story
July 21, 2018 – Back on the Mats, my hip resurfacing story
Big Show’s Original Story Here
According to The Big Show, who opted for a hip resurfacing over a full out replacement to preserve the possibility of returning the ring, he is faster now, has better range of motion, and has more to give in the squared circle.
“Right now, [my] quality of life is really good. There’s no stiffness. My range of motion is ridiculous.” Big Show said, “I’m not done in the ring yet. … Read the rest
January 11, 2017 – Just passed six years myself, nothing to report!
Gary is a martial arts enthusiast and instructor.
Scuba diving, tai chi, road biking, and downhill skiing are all activities that he is back out enjoying pain-free.
“Since undertaking my hip resurfacing surgery, I have participated in more than 200 scuba dives in all kinds of conditions and locations, and attained a PADI Divemaster rating through extensive training and testing.
I have ridden my road bicycle thousands of miles, … Read the rest
Full Story available Here
ANTHONY Mundine has flown to England for emergency hip surgery in a last ditch bid to save his boxing career and fight old rival Danny Green.
Mundine arrived in the UK on Wednesday night for an appointment with Birmingham-based Dr Derek McMinn, a world leader in hip resurfacing, an alternative to a hip replacement.
“I’ve been fighting on one leg for six or seven years,” Mundine…
…Mundine says he is paying … Read the rest
September 24, 2015
I just wanted to check in and show my recent yoga photo. I’ve come so far in the past two years and most can’t believe I am a bilateral hip patient. I recently completed my 200 hour yoga teacher certification. My ROM and flexibility is really great and is getting better every day. I see constant improvement!! In this photo I am hopeful one day the hands will grasp the foot….just need … Read the rest
My surgery date with Dr. Amstutz was 8/29/06.
I had been in considerable pain for four years
before the surgery, but thought it was do to
spinal stenosis. I saw Dr. Amstutz after Kaiser
diagnosed my right hip to be bone on bone
osteoarthritis and would need a replacement and
of course, to wait as long as possible. I met
Calvin Jung , an Amstutz bilateral through a
mutual friend and the hip resurfacing seemed … Read the rest
Published on Feb 2, 2016 Here is a training pattern I put together for the new Century Versys VS Bob.
Published on Feb 24, 2015
Two weeks before my 40th birthday I was diagnosed with severe arthritis in both of my hips. The apparent cause of my arthritis was femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) coupled with almost 30 years of martial arts training. At the time I knew about the limitations of traditional hip replacements, especially for … Read the rest
Eric B. wanted to return to power lifting and Brazilian Jiujitsu post-op and knew total hip replacement was not the best option for him
Six months following his left BHR he was back in the gym performing “clean and jerks” with good form. He has returned to Brazilian Jiujitsu at Twisted Fitness as well!
“Dr. Rogerson raises the bar for physicians and surgeons. As a RN I’d be happy to work with the likes of … Read the rest
John Kalnay’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2009
John Kalnay is the gold medal weight lifter at Pan Am games, 5 years following his left BHR done at age 47.
James Training January 27, 2008
Dear Ms. Walter,
I just found your website. Great work!!
I had bilateral hip resurfacing Nov 22, 2004 by Dr. Schmalzried. I would like to submit a recent picture of me doing front splits to demonstrate the possibilities.
I have been training in Martial Arts for 32 years, been a long distance runner and currently race/ride in road bike competition.
I am always happy to speak to anyone interested in … Read the rest
My name is Fabian Cuenca, Spanish, and I had surgery on both hips 1 year ago. I was a kickboxing champion and Guiness World Record holder.
My first surgery left hip was when I was 44 years. It was on 28 November 2008. Dr. Paul Cendrero did my surgery at the Hospital of Mostoles (Madrid-Spain).
The second surgery on my right hip was 31 July 2009. Dr. Paul Cendrero again did my surgery and it … Read the rest
I had the Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure performed on my right hip by C. Anderson Engh, Jr., M.D. on June 3, 2008 at Mt. Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. On August 1, 2009, 14 months after my surgery, I performed a 507 pound deadlift at the NASA (Natural Athletes Strength Association) World Cup Power Sports Championship in Oklahoma City. This lift was a NASA Power Sports world record in the 60+ age group of the … Read the rest
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: SETH HOFF
(L BHR 2/19/07, R BHR 8/20/09)
“I hope all is well with you. All is great with me, did a yoga teacher course last fall, and continue to work in opera, fitness/swimming.
Here’s a new photo from this past Spring doing a yoga pose called “crane”.
March 10, 2011
I am a kajukenbo practitioner and have learned that I need to get my hip resurfaced. At first I was all for re-leaving all this pain but after talking to the doctor and several people I have my doubts. First my doctor tells me that there will be limitations in my movement. For example, I would not be able to lift my knee past my hip or even do a high chamber … Read the rest
Edith Crowther’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Walter 2002
September 12, 2013
Just visited my surgeon for an 11 yr check up and to see what the right hip is doing. It was grumbling 3 yrs ago.
Well very good news – .the BHR looks like the day it was put in and the right hip has virtually halted deteriorating .He did a blood test for metal ions and I will have to wait for a … Read the rest