Read Jeff’s Full Story Here April 16, 2014 – I am 3 1/2 years post surgery. I had my left hip done. I took the first six months off for recovery. Started training in May 2011 and did my first competition in March 2012. I am a black belt in … Continue reading →
Read Paul’s Full Story Here April 4, 2016 – Its about a tad over 8 months now and I am walking between 7 to 10 km a day, I feel that its the right distance for me. I find that if I have a lazy weekend (2 to 4 days), … Continue reading →
Read Tri Hard Allen’s Full Story Here October 26, 2016 – Tomorrow will be my 1 year anniversary of my right BHR with Ronan Treacy Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the decision to have this procedure. I only discovered this site after the op and had some good fortune … Continue reading →
Read Jim’s full story here Update: October 6, 2016 : My retirement has been awesome thanks to these hips. If it wasn’t for HR, I’d be sitting, probably in a wheelchair, watching TV all day. Instead my wife and I travel all over, mostly to short distance triathlons. Hawaii, California, … Continue reading →
Read Dan’s Full Story Here October 6, 2016 – 5 years yesterday on my left BHR, doing extremely well. No issues with the implants, walk 20-25 miles/week motivated by keeping weight off to extend hip life, which has improved overall health measurably. Walk at just under 4mph consistently on hilly … Continue reading →
Read Boomer’s Full Story Here October 1, 2016 Update Last Saturday I was able to climb to the summit of Mt Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado at 14,439 feet. I have been working up to this challenge for about a year, but had failed in my two previous attempts. … Continue reading →
Read Blinky’s Full Story Here October 5, 2016 – I will offer my eleven month report: Running. Two 5ks under my belt now. The second was a little faster, averaging 10:55mm. Subjectively, it felt much better, whether due to better pacing or just being further along I can’t say. No … Continue reading →
October 3, 2016 – I just completed my 3rd Half marathon down now to 6 minute K’s with still some issues but getting there for an younger old fella it is great. I feel sorta normal. I have lost the pain when stopping after the 2 hours now as it … Continue reading →
Read Jake’s Full Story Here October 3, 2016 – I just wanted to give an update as I have just completed a Spartan Beast two weeks ago. It was 16+ miles in Killington, Vermont, 30 obstacles, and 7000 ft vertical. Tons of up and down and very hard on the … Continue reading →
Read Jim’s Full Story Here This passed Saturday ( 9/27/2016), I ran the Berkeley Trail Half-Marathon in California. It was brutal, it was beautiful. 5800 ft of climbing and descending. The pounding on the downhills left my whole body very sore, but mostly in my quads. My glutes were worn … Continue reading →
Dr. James Pritchett (Seattle Wa) resurfaced both of my hips and I am once again able to enjoy my normal activities like skiing, hiking (even backpacking) and horseback riding without hip pain. I had my left hip done in 2006 when the resurfacing procedure was relatively new in the US. … Continue reading →
September 22, 2016 Just thought I’d let you all know that I took part in and won gold in a judo competition on Saturday in the -100kg bracket. Both hips fine and still going strong. Read Danny’s complete hip resurfacing story below: Danny’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2011 – … Continue reading →
Edwin P. Su, MD January 29 · The Kidd is back coaching, after hip resurfacing in December! http://www.foxsports.com/…/nba-jason-kidd-returns-as-bucks-… Jason Kidd returns as Milwaukee Bucks top Orlando Magic 107-100 Coach Jason Kidd returned after missing more than a month because of hip surgery, and Milwaukee won its fourth straight home game. … Continue reading →
Edwin P. Su, MD April 5 · Unbelievable physicality and stresses upon a reconstructed joint…Should give the everyday athlete confidence that a resurfaced hip can withstand activity!! http://www.sbnation.com/…/wrestlemania-32-results-undertake… WrestleMania 32 results: Undertaker pins Shane McMahon after Hell in a Cell match Shane McMahon put his body through literal hell, but … Continue reading →
Edwin P. Su, MD July 2 · Tiago, at 4 months postop from resurfacing, is on an accelerated rehab program. Working hard to return to the NBA next season! -0:32 220 Views
Continue reading →Edwin P. Su, MD July 29 · Congrats to DJ, elite ultramarathoner, who just completed the Badwater 135, at 1 year postop. 135 miles in 35 hours — incredible!! He is truly “Back in the Game”!
Continue reading →Edwin P. Su, MD 14 hrs · Hip resurfacing gets Olympic Gold! Congratulations to Artur Akhmakthuzin for winning a gold medal in Rio for the Men’s Team Foil fencing competition! First ever olympian with a hip resurfacing! https://www.rt.com/spo…/355738-russia-men-team-fencing-gold/ Russian men’s foil fencing team beats France to win Rio gold The … Continue reading →
At the anniversary checkup for my BHR surgery I mentioned that I was planning on doing the Triple Bypass bike ride this year. Throughout the many miles of training leading up to the ride, and during the ride itself, I didn’t have a single problem with my new hip. I … Continue reading →