Category Archives: Revision & Complications
5 Year Update Mikes THR with Mr. Treacy 2012
August 14, 2017 – I passed 5 years with my THR last week and it’s flown by. I have no issues at all and like many here, it’s been life changing surgery for me. I couldn’t have HR due to to a slipped femoral epiphysis age 14 and was struggling … Continue reading →
Two4One’s Revision Story from Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2014
March 18, 2014 I have intractable pain 26 ½ months later after my bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacing implants at all times, albeit minimally less than before my hip replacements. My hip implants feel like they painfully slip out of place when I walk half a block, and they hurt when … Continue reading →
Two4One 2 Years after my BHR Revisions I’m HEALED!!
Read Two4One’s Full Story Here September 15, 2016 – First, I want to correct that I had my last ceramic and titanium bilateral hip revisions (to a failed bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) completed in November 2014 – not Nov 2105. Secondly, after an almost 2 year recovery, I can most … Continue reading →
Mike’s 4 Year THR Anniversary with Mr. Treacy 2012
August 22, 2019 Just passed the 7 year date of my ceramic/ Poly THR total hip replacement . What a life changer it’s been, I’ve gone from being in near permanent arthritic pain at 50 to a completely pain free life. Happy days. I went back to see Mr Treacy … Continue reading →
Melissa’s BHR Revision to THR by Dr. Ball 2011
Melissa’s Original BHR Story http://surfacehippy.info/melissa-martin-bhr-revison-dr-ball-2011/ The last two years have brought increasing groin pain, instability, and popping/clunking on a regular basis. Two months before my 4th anniversary I became so alarmed at the consistent instability that I obtained x-rays and cobalt and chromium blood tests. Patient advocate, Vicky Marlow, had … Continue reading →
Lizzy’s Allergic Reaction to BHR and Revision at 2 years post op
From: Elizabeth Wajnberg To: Carol Thwaite Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 9:46 PM Carol, I have a surgery date with our good doctor (De Smet) on December 18, not to resurface my other hip, unfortunately, but to extract the resurf I have because I am allergic to the metal! This past summer, my leg swelled,… Continue reading →
Paula’s Revision ASR to THR 2010
2010 ALVAL, PSEUDOTUMOUR, HYPERSENSITIVITY … WHATEVER YOU CALL IT, IT’S A REVISION TO THR Having visited this site numerous times over the last few years, I thought it was time that I shared my experience with other past and future hip patients. I have recently undergone revision of my ASR to a THR because of… Continue reading →
Flame’s Revision of BHR to THR 2010
Flame’s Revision BHR to THR 2010 Updated 4/16/2010 Early on (after resurf Dec’05) I experienced a lot of clicks pops etc and so had others, so whenever I mentioned it to Dr.. Ure and got x-rays which were just simple straight on AP x-rays he said it all looked fine no problems, but it didn’t… Continue reading →
Ted Wilson RASR Jan 05 Dr. Antoniou THR MOM May 07
RASR Jan 05 Antoniou (Montreal) R THR MOM May 07 Greidanus (Vancouver) Link http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/surfacehippy/message/112906 Hello Everybody, Just an update with good news. I saw Dr. Greidanus for my 2 month follow up. He declared that I now have no restrictions allowing for a return to cross trainers, stairmasters, bicycles, and even tennis. I was referred… Continue reading →
Jane’s BHR Revision to a THR Failed BHR & Surgeon Experience
Failed BHR & Surgeon Experience Failed BHR & surgeon experience August 02, 2008 I am 18 months post LBHR and I am posting today with the hope that I can spare anyone contemplating the resurfacing procedure the consequences of choosing a surgeon with insufficient experience. I chose a surgeon who had only recently trained in… Continue reading →
Anne’s BHR Revision by Prof. Richardson 2011
Updated 10/11/2012 Anne BHR Revision to Ceramic THR by Prof Richardson 2011 Went to Doctor’s yesterday and he said I will need a new hip shortly. I’ve been having a lot of pain with the hip re-surface. Not been able to lift my leg upwards without lot of discomfort. This has been going on for… Continue reading →
John’s Revision of BHR to THR
January 9, 2000 Hi Pat, I hope that you are well. I just thought I would email you personally with information for your file and research that has sadly led to me having a revision from BHR to THR. The reason was due to malpositioning of the acetabular cup and femoral component by my surgeon.… Continue reading →
Meg’s Allergic Reaction to BHR and Revision at 2 years post op
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:30 PM Metal allergy – an OS writes While metal allergies are indeed rare, they can be (or have the effect of being) all too real….. My wife is 31 yrs old and had her right hip resurfaced 2 years ago by Dr. De Smet (she originally broke her hip… Continue reading →
Peg – My Partial Dislocation – Am still in Shock!
Updated 4/30/09 Was standing on my good leg, operated leg was at about a 90 degree angle while I put some cream on my knee. Probably bent forward and flexed my hip a bit, the operated side knee rotated in and I started to fall. Tried to push with the operated leg to right myself,… Continue reading →
Dwight Pargee Infection of Hip Resurfacing and Revision
Dwight Pargee March 22, 2009 My saga So I’m sitting here with an iv in my arm, getting my daily dose of antibiotics and reflecting back over the last two years, thought I’d share my story. The good news is I won’t be buying any new shoes for the next couple of months, actually that’s… Continue reading →
Jim in SC Hip Resurfacing Failures Can Happen
I am sorry to report that my 5 years and 8 months hip resurfacing has failed. The cap ( mfg. Corwin) on the femoral head has worked partially loose…..moving slightly. The pain is pretty bad and Dr. Gross is scheduling me for THR using the big ball metal socket (Corwin) that remains well attached. Corwin… Continue reading →
Bill’s Revision to THR due to AVN by Dr. De Smet 2010
Revision to THR due to AVN Dr. De Smet 2010 Updated 3/15/2010 March 14, 2010I’m just out of Jan Palfijn Hospital in Gent after THR revision surgery on Friday. I promise to write everyone individually in the coming days, but here’s the story. First of all the Belgian people in general and the staff of… Continue reading →