POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: MARC V.
(R BHR 7/3/06, L BHR 2/17/11)
Pre-Surgery:
I am so excited about getting my surgery done. I can’t walk, sit or sleep without pain. I had no idea that by age 38 I would be unable to do the active things that I enjoy. Downhill Snow Skiing was my favorite in the winter months. In the summer I enjoyed biking, hiking and water skiing. None of these activities are a … Read the rest
POST-OP PATIENT TESTIMONIAL: BILL H. (R BHR 3/31/08)
Prior to my surgery in March of 2008, I had been extremely involved, together with my family, performing on the Rockford Ski Broncs Water Ski Show Team, including barefooting, doubles, trios, and multiple pyramids up to four high. In addition, I remained very active exercising and running over the past 20 years, including 17 marathons.
In the fall of 2007, I was 53 years old and I … Read the rest
May 20. 2010
Recovering from a May 10th 2010 surgery. Going well I guess… more pain than I expected but getting better.
I’m 51 and was injured 10+ years ago that caused the arthritis. I was playing (with major pain) up until about a year ago, but finally had to stop.
I think I’ll be going to outpatient PT soon and was wondering if any of you had any special exercises or stretches you did … Read the rest
Published on Mar 27, 2013
Alpine Skiing with a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR)
Colin Tucker reflects on his bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) performed by Mr McMinn in 2003 and 2008. The keen sportsman competes in alpine skiing competitions around the world and is in happy to be leading an active life.
You can read Colin’s story on our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/colin-t…
Professional Alpine Skier Colin Tucker was devastated by the gut-wrenching thought of his … Read the rest
Skiing with Birmingham Hip Resurfacings and Birmingham Knee Replacement
Published on Apr 23, 2013
Giles Village had a Birmingham Knee Replacement to add to his previous bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings, all performed by Mr McMinn. Giles was back in action to enjoy the skiing season.
To read Giles’ personal blog, please visit our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/blog/?p…
Solicitor Giles story from surgery to slopes in six months…
Having already had bilateral BHRs I could ski and … Read the rest
No regrets – live life while you can!!!
In 2009 I was 34 and running about 20-30 miles per week and surfing every chance I had, but something wasn’t right. It was taking more and more miles on the road to get my stride warmed up and pace going and when I surfed I was feeling more and more stiff; since I worked behind a desk during the day I just attributed these symptoms to … Read the rest
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 of things that I enjoyed the most … running, snowboarding, surfing … I have slowly had to give these up “over time”. sitting and sleeping … Read the rest
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 in September, had to stop running in November, and scheduled surgery for March 27, 2012, at the end of the ski season. That way I … Read the rest
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 surgery soon or the near future my bone on bone pain is completely gone as soon as I woke up from surgery, and let me … Read the rest
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 wonderful. I am writing this to let you all know what experiences I had in my first 7 days, and perhaps others can relate or … Read the rest
October 19, 2007 So, I am 2 1/2 weeks out from my hip resurfacing with Mr. Treacy in Birmingham, UK. The plane flight back to Colorado was easy on my hip but just very draining overall. This was my second hip surgery on my right hip, prior to the BHR I had surgery for labral tears, microfracture and the rebuilding of my ligementum teres, which was a stabilizing ligament between the femoral head and the … Read the rest
Mark Edwards – World’s First BHR Patient – Right BHR (July 1997)
First Ever BHR Patient
Mr. McMinn’s first BHR patient Mark Edwards came for his 15 year follow-up consultation in 2012. He regularly swims and skis commenting, “I’m delighted that my hip resurfacing has allowed me to lead an active lifestyle. There seems to be no deterioration in hip function 15 years on.”
View Video here http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/mark-edwards-first-birmingham-hip-resurfacing.html
Great news for hip resurfacing.
I’m a bilateral Birmingham, having done my first hip (right) on July 1, 2008, and my second (left) just two weeks ago, on September 30, 2008. After my first surgery I experienced some blurring of vision post op, and my excellent surgeon (Dr. James Pritchett, Seattle) told me that it sometimes happens but they aren’t sure exactly why – some combination of the drugs plus the surgery itself. First hip it went away in less … Read the rest
Update May 24, 2016
I have taught and coached high level skiing for 46 years, the past 8 years on my resurfaced hip. Dr Gross encouraged me to ski on it, and I started skiing at six months post surgery. I have heard of people rarely having trouble with THRs when skiing; dislocations, femoral fractures. I have many friends including instructors, ski patrollers, and students who ski with THRs, and they are advised to stay … Read the rest
August 4, 2008 I am on day 11. I had the BHR done by Dr Brooks at the Cleveland Clinic. Today is the first day I feel somewhat human. My pain has been in the front of the thigh with a lot of cramping type pain in the leg. I am only allowed to put 75% of my weight on the leg for 6 weeks after the surgery. I was surprised to hear you say … Read the rest