Category Archives: Athletes Hip Resurfacing Stories

Kevin Hunter Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross 2020/2021

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February 1, 2022

1st hip – June 2020. September 2020 returned to caddying (5-7miles of walking/jogging) 2nd hip – April 2021. August 2021 – Returned to caddying. November 2021 – Started playing pickleball for first time and move as well as Iprior to any hip issues. Total flexibility and strength is probably not where it was, but not noticeable for my desired activities, golf, biking, walking/running, pickleball, and keeping up with grandkids. I’m very grateful … Read the rest

Paul Bridgewater’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2020

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October 3, 2021

I just ran my first post surgery race – 10K road race in Minster OH. Hit a 37:58 at a 6:08 pace. 85th percentile in Age Grade which is National level and close to International (90th), which I was before OA kicked in. Hip continues to improve regarding soreness. I splashed out on Nike Alpha Fly Zooms. Great cushion and nice spring return, really reduces pounding. It has been a long … Read the rest

Pete M’s Hip Resurfacing 2015

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November 18, 2021 7 Year Update Left BHR and 4.5 Year Update Right THR

My turn to announce another anniversary – 7 years of BHR left hip, and 4.5 years ceramic THR right hip.
No hip problems as such, although I always feel the BHR side around the scar and there is an occasional clunk. I also have a little more range of movement from the ceramic hip but not a problem when climbing, biking … Read the rest

Nadine Soffer 20 Year Update Hip Resurfacing Dr Schmalzreid 2001

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Patricia, thank you so much for your excellent website.

I joined surfacehippy over 20 years ago when gathering info about my hip surgery. I had my hip resurfaced at JRI by Dr Schmalzreid , I was 50 Years old .

Now, almost 20 years later I’m still going strong . Hikes and challenging walks everyday, strength training and cycling.… Read the rest

Jason Hip Resurfacings Dr. Bose 2016 – Dr. Huff 2021

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Hi Patricia – we talked a while back after I highlighted my first BHR (Dr Bose) in 2016 for GearJunkie website.

Since then I have returned to competition at a high level in adventure racing and been featured in two pretty cool films/TV shows.

https://vimeo.com/415795433 “With Spirit” a film that chronicles the birth of our twins and a return to race in the Patagonian Expedition Race. Having my hip fail in the 2016 race (when … Read the rest

Blaine Griffiths Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2020

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Blaine’s first squat lifting 95 pounds

Started to have hip pain about 4 years ago progressing to a point that I was in constant pain, limping and limited function. Went to see a number of orthopedic surgeons who specialized in hip arthroscopy but unfortunately the diagnosis was the same …. Advanced arthritis requiring a new hip. A friend who is an a orthopedic surgeon ( Dr. Michael Groover) advised me to consider a Birmingham hip … Read the rest

Brian the Bionic Boxer’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Anwar 2020

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Hello! My name is Brian Bruns, I’m a 29 year old professional kickboxer out of Riverside California and I’m a recipient of bilateral hip resurfacing. I wanted to write this out to discuss my experience with the surgery and help anyone else who is thinking about the surgery for themselves who have a similar story to mine. When I was researching the surgery there were a few older videos talking about it but none of … Read the rest

10 Year Anniversary for Steve’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2011 with Dr. Gross

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Greetings to Surface Hippies and soon to be Surface Hippies!

Today marks the 10 year anniversary of my bi-lateral hip resurfacing surgery. January 10 and 12, 2011. My resurfaced hips are doing very well and they allow me to be very active and live a healthy life. I am an avid hiker and backpacker even at 65 years old.

I am forever grateful for this amazing procedure and technology. It’s still hard to believe I … Read the rest