Arrojos Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2012 April 9, 2012 Hello from Arrojos hospital bed! Did indeed have it done today. Dr. Su told me this morning, the worst that could happen due to my past week is that I’d feel lousy. I told him I am already going to … Continue reading →
June 24, 2011 45 and scheduled for resurfacing in September (although I am only doing one hip at a time)!! I was recently diagnosed with OA in both hips. it sounds like I have a little more pain than you. my OA has caused me to give up a lot … Continue reading →
Stephen Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Callander 2012 I’m 58, super active, and live in the Lake Tahoe area. Among other activities I’ve run for 35 years and that, combined with other activities and some suspect genes (thanks Mom) led to the deterioration of my hip. I got the OA diagnosis … Continue reading →
Eric’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010 Thanks to Dr. Sharat Kusuma’s skillful use of the Birmingham hip resurfacing technology, I’ve gone from needing a cane to walk to being able to play soccer daily as much as 4 hours and chase 4 grandkids…with no pain whatsoever…oh, and I’m 60. … Continue reading →
Jcwikla’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr.Kusuma 2013 I have been an avid biker for many years. In the latter part of 2009 I began getting pain in the left hip area. It was moderately annoying during biking and quite severe while walking. My primary care MD ordered radiographs and I was … Continue reading →
November 10, 2008 I’m 47 and had Bi-lat surgery with Dr. Ball at UCSD went picture perfect (according to the Dr.) I just walked with a walker of course, thru the front door of my home Yes home on day 3 post op. I just want everyone that is having … Continue reading →
9 Year Anniversary 2019 I figured I’d check the hips as well, for my (almost) nine year anniversary. The hips looked great, had blood work done for Cobalt (I guess they just track that now in that office), it came back at 1.0 with both hips. So the progression has … Continue reading →
November 10, 2008 I just got my hip resurfaced Monday, 7 days ago. I guess I didn’t know 100% of what to expect, but I did have some ideas, wish I found this website before I went in instead of after, but am very glad I found this site, its … Continue reading →
Bob C’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2005/2008 Bob C. L Biomet (cemented) Dr. Gross July 11, 2005 R Biomet (uncemented) Dr. Gross July 9, 2008 I can’t tell you how indebted I feel to Dr. Gross, Ms. Webb, and Midlands Orthopedics for restoring my active lifestyle. I … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
Doug Hendee Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2012 Published on Jul 26, 2012 Doug Hendee was highly active—playing lacrosse, running triathlons and leading exercise classes. But arthritis threatened to take away all the things he loved.
Continue reading →Peter Bell’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2008 peter-hip-resurfacing-mr-mcminn-2008 Peter Bell maintains his busy and active life thanks to a hip resurfacing operation in 2008. Since the procedure, the keen runner completed the Everest marathon in 2011. Peter had a left Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) operation undertaken by Mr … Continue reading →
Hello my name is Jerry Wood. I’m 49 and I had the BHR resurfacing on the left side by Dr Philip Thomas Schmitt on May 23, 2011. It’s working great as you can see in the videos below. Training squats with 705 lbs and deadlifts for reps. As sick as … Continue reading →
I was a marathoner with 6 years between my last long run and hip resurfacing for protrusio acetabulum with Dr. Koen De Smet in Gent, Belgium. I have to admit that my fanatical pursuit of hip resurfacing was initially driven by a desire to run again. De Smet’s advice — … Continue reading →
April 25 was my one year anniversary of hip resurfacing. I am 58 and have always been active and involved in sports. For many years I ran 2 to 3 times per week (just one to two miles). I also play baseball in some tournaments during the summer. Its not … Continue reading →
Read Richard’s Complete Hip Resurfacing story by clicking here It was historic because, as far as I know, it was the first time in the United States that two recipients of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure have ever played against each other. Both … Continue reading →
Gary at 7 months post op 7 month update… From: gary@e-coach.com December 12, 2007 ..on a cold and windy December morning, i was thinking the following on the way home from my first race back on the bike: 1) BHR Dr Bose: 4/12/07 2) Return home from resurfacing in india, … Continue reading →
Dirk Van Dyke Bilateral DePuy ASR 02/08 03/08 Dr. Ball 7 Year Anniversary – Update I just celebrated my 7 yr anniversary with resurfaced hips. I was a “staged” bilateral, with the 2 sides done 5 weeks apart, the 2nd one on March 31, 7 yrs ago. I long ago … Continue reading →