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John Kalnay’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2009

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 11, 2014 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

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.  

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Denise’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kelly 2012

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 30, 2014 by Patricia WalterFebruary 23, 2019

Denise’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kelly 2012 December 25, 2011 I have chosen Dr Cynthia Kelly with Colorado Limb Consultants.  We had a great consultation with her, her confidence in the procedure, experience with the whole hip AND BHR, as well as her demeanor went a long way to solidify … Continue reading →

Ivan Dekovic 14 Year Anniversary Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Amstutz 2000

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 30, 2014 by Patricia WalterOctober 22, 2017

Ivan Dekovic 14 Year Anniversary Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Amstutz 2000 I’m feeling so happy that today I reached my 14th Anniversary. I never though that I would reach that number. At the time of my surgery (I was 54 years old), I would have been pleased if my surface … Continue reading →

Jim Ryall’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2000/2003

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 23, 2014 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

Jim Ryall’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2000/2003 Published on Mar 21, 2012 Jim Ryall continues to live a busy and active live. The intrepid walker sets out to climb Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, almost ten years after having bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) with Mr McMinn in 2000 and … Continue reading →

Jeff Wiegand’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 23, 2014 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

Jeff Wiegand’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2006 LBHR Dr. Su 9/26/2006 Feb 2013 still going strong. No problems with my hip. 100%. More than six years post-op. Thank you Dr. Edwin Su at Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan! Jeff Wiegand and his daughter Rebecca, with dog Lulu, in … Continue reading →

Mark Machlachlan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2011

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 15, 2014 by Patricia WalterOctober 24, 2017

Mark Machlachlan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2011 POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: MARK MACHLACHLAN (LT BHR 10/20/11) “Hey Dr Rogerson!  Hope everything is well up in Madison! Things are good here.  I have been limiting my running to only 6 miles per week and my “bad” hip seems to be holding. I’ve … Continue reading →

Patricia Duke’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 3, 2014 by Patricia WalterOctober 22, 2017

Patricia Duke’s Hip surfacing with Dr. Gross 2006 I began having some groin pain in the summer of 2004. An avid gardener and horseback rider, aches or pains weren’t uncommon and I didn’t pay too much attention to it. In the fall, I went on a two week trip and … Continue reading →

Dave Eddy Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 27, 2014 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

Dave Eddy Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999 This archive footage shows badminton player Dave Eddy in action on the court. Dave has represented England over fifty times, winning a World Championship in the process and has bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) which were both performed by Mr McMinn … Continue reading →

Colin Gittins Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 26, 2014 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

Colin Gittins Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2006 Colin Gittins describes his experience of having a bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) operation. The keen football player is now back on the football field twice a week and also enjoys regular games of squash and circuit training. His procedure was … Continue reading →

Brian Beech’s BHMR with Mr. McMinn 2009

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 26, 2014 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

Brian Beech’s BHMR with Mr. McMinn 2009 Brian Beech talks of how his hip resurfacing operation ‘transformed’ his life. The active sportsman is now back playing squash and other high impact sports like football and tennis. Brian had a Birmingham Mid Head Resection (BMHR) in 2009, performed by Mr McMinn. … Continue reading →

Phil Roberts Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2000/2011

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 26, 2014 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

Phil Roberts Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2000/2011 Phil Roberts reflects on ten years with a right Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR), on the eve of having a left BHR, both with Mr McMinn. The ex-Manchester City youth footballer is now a chartered accountant but still regularly plays both 5-a-side … Continue reading →

Michael Ponberth Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Mr. McMinn 2001/2002

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 26, 2014 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

Michael Ponberth Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Mr. McMinn 2001/2002 Michael Ponberth underwent bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) in 2001 and 2002. In 2010, Michael had a left Birmingham Knee Replacement (BKR) and continues to play golf twice a week following surgery. All three operations were performed by Mr McMinn. You can … Continue reading →

Chuck McBee’s BMHR with Mr. McMinn 2013

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 26, 2014 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

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: … Continue reading →

Gordon Strachan’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2013

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 26, 2014 by Patricia WalterJune 12, 2024

Gordon Strachan’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2013 Hip Resurfacing Football Manager Gordon Strachan Talks About His BHR With Derek McMinn 2013 Published on Sep 12, 2013 Gordon Strachan is a professional international football manager and former Premier League footballer, appearing for the likes of Manchester United, Leeds United and … Continue reading →

Floyd Landis Hip Resurfacing 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 22, 2014 by Patricia WalterOctober 22, 2017

January 22, 2009 Floyd Landis is coming back to cycling, and says his sport will be better for it. Landis’ feel-good story came to halt when he was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France victory following a doping scandal and protracted fight in courts around the world. He said … Continue reading →

Jim Roxburgh Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmalzried 2004

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 22, 2014 by Patricia WalterAugust 31, 2018

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 … Continue reading →

Shelly Perlmutter Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2006

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 22, 2014 by Patricia WalterOctober 24, 2017

I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross on 9/6/06. You will have no problem climbing up or going down trails. The hip works as a normal one would. If you are thinking about it. and you want to enjoy life again, GO FOR IT.. February 16, 2008 This … Continue reading →

Michael Montgomery’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Mabry 2007

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 22, 2014 by Patricia WalterSeptember 7, 2018

Updated 12/21/2011 12/16/2011 Update BHR is still going strong, I am now up to 3 post op Ironman finishes, 6 half Ironman’s, Leadville MTB this past summer and with a metal hip RAN a 42 min 10k (which is about a 6:30 mile pace) and a 1:41 half marathon!! And … Continue reading →

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