Category Archives: Articles by Patricia Walter
19 Year Anniversary of Patricia Walter’s BHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
March 15, 2025 was the 19 year anniversary of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. It has always worked well and continues to be perfect. Continue reading →
Hip Resurfacing – A Patient’s Perspective on Long-Term Success
** March 15, 2025 will be my 19 year Anniversary ** of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. During these years, I’ve carefully tracked hip resurfacing outcomes and patient experiences. What I find most encouraging is that 73% of hip resurfacing patients … Continue reading →
Understanding Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement
Many patients don’t know there are two main choices when looking at hip surgery – Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement (THR). I’ve spent years studying both procedures and helping patients understand their options through the Surface Hippy website. Hip resurfacing saves most of your natural bone. The surgeon only … Continue reading →
Selecting a Hip Resurfacing Surgeon by Patricia Walter
Updated 7/9/2015 Selection of a surgeon is a personal choice. It is a choice that makes you feel confident that your surgery will go well, that your surgeon has a good bedside manner and you can ask questions anytime you need answers. When buying real estate the old saying about what is important is "Location,… Continue reading →
Patricia’s 15th Anniversary Video Transcript
Celebrating 15 Years of Hip Resurfacing: Pat Walter’s JourneyToday marks a significant milestone for Pat Walter as she celebrates her 15th anniversary of hip resurfacing surgery. In 2006, she underwent a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) procedure performed by Dr. De Smet in Belgium. Her life-changing experience not only improved her … Continue reading →
Pat’s Corner – Articles by Patricia Walter
Owner and Webmaster of Surface Hippy Updated 8/15/2013 I often have people write to me personally for advice and information. I have been researching hip resurfacing for about four years. I had my hip resurfaced March 15, 2006 with Dr. De Smet of Belgium. I have formed many opinions along the way. They are only… Continue reading →
Pat’s Corner – Everyone Recovers At A Different Rate
Pat’s Corner -Thoughts from Patricia Walter Everyone Recovers at a Different Rate Surgery experiences and recovery rates will be different for each person having a hip resurfacing. Many of us were very fortunate to have good experiences in the hospital and have fairly quick recoveries. I guess we are the Rabbits. There are people that… Continue reading →
Questions to Ask Your Hip Resurfacing Surgeon
Will you perform my hip resurfacing personally or have an assistant do the surgery? How many resurfacings have you done? (not observed or assisted with or including hemi-resurfacings) Where did you train? How many complications have you had? How many resurfacing failures with revision to THR have you had? How… Continue reading →
About The Surface Hippy Website
Hip Resurfacing is very near and dear to my heart and left hip. I believe it is a wonderful alternative to a total hip replacement, if you are a suitable candidate. People with painful hips want to begin living an active life again without pain. They don’t want restrictions to … Continue reading →
Who is the Perfect Hip Resurfacing Candidate by Patricia Walter
Article by Patricia Walter after attending the 2nd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course Oct. 2008 in LA Updated 11/4/08 According to the registries and medical studies, the perfect hip resurfacing candidate is a male patient under 55 that is active, has good bone density and has a large femur neck. Of course, I am not a… Continue reading →
Why Do I Maintain the Surface Hippy Website?
Thoughts about Hip Resurfacing and Surface Hippy Website 6/15/08 Why Do I Maintain the Surface Hippy Website? Hip Resurfacing is very near and dear to my heart – and left hip. I believe it is a wonderful option to a THR, total hip replacement, if you are a suitable candidate. People with painful hips want… Continue reading →
Patricia Walter’s Introduction to Hip Resurfacing
Patricia Walter owner of the Surface Hippy Website discusses hip resurfacing in general and her BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing she received in 2006 from Dr. De Smet in Belgium Continue reading →
Pat’s Corner – Why I Chose a Hip Resurfacing
Why I Chose a Hip Resurfacing Instead of a Total Hip Replacement BHR vs THR My hip hurt, my body hurt and I needed a new hip. I had fought hip pain for almost ten years because I just did not want "half my leg bone cut off" to get a new hip replacement. It… Continue reading →
Pat’s Corner – How Can I Help Support the Surface Hippy Website?
How Can I Help Support the Surface Hippy Website? There are many ways to help support Hip Resurfacing and the Surface Hippy Website. You can send your own personal hip resurfacing stories and photos to Pat at pwalter@surfacehippy.info New people always like to read about other hippies personal stories. The stories tell people what they… Continue reading →
Doctor Video Interviews by Patricia Walter
Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P1 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P2 Doctor Interviews Hip Resurfacing Videos Patient Post Op Videos Athletes Videos Surgery Videos Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter Page 1 Page 2 of Doctor Interviews Dr. Su Interview by Patricia Walter Aug. 3, 2013 from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo. Dr. Su is… Continue reading →
High Metal Ions, Pseudotumors, Metalosis & ALVAL
Article by Patricia Walter and Hip Resurfacing Surgeon Patients and prospective patients are always concerned about the complications that could occur after a hip resurfacing surgery. The typical problems include femur neck fractures, dislocations, loose acetabular cups, improperly positioned acetabular cups, high metal ions, infections, pseudotumors, ALVAL and metalosis. There has been a… Continue reading →
I Want a Hip Resurfacing But am Concerned About the Negative Response in the Medical Community
A new member of the Hip Talk Discussion Group is considering hip resurfacing, but very concerned about the negative press and the medical communities not supporting hip resurfacing. Patricia Walter, owner of the Surface Hippy Website, responded to his concerns about hip resurfacing in the following article: Hip Resurfacing is … Continue reading →