Linnett’s Revision Story and Suggestions 2015 You may remember I wrote some years ago with the problems I had firstly with the BHR (the usual pseudo tumours that are so common with this implant) and then problems with the revised hip. Fast forward a few years, an infection was diagnosed … Continue reading →
In the summer from 2005 I went to Belgium for resurfacing from my right hip by Koen de Smet. I was born with hip dysplasia and had a pelvic osteotomy 30 years ago. The last few years I had a lot of pain and couldn’t walk more than 50 meters … Continue reading →
M S’s Unsuccessful BHR by Dr. Justin Klimisch and Revision to THR by Mr. McMinn 2011 Approximately 4 years ago I underwent a BHR procedure by Dr. Justin Klimisch which resulted in a disastrous outcome: I sustained significant nerve damage during the procedure to my femoral nerve (lost all function … Continue reading →
Sarah’s BHR revision 2014 October 4, 2013 I am the proud owner of a BHR (2007 Mr John O’Hara) to my left hip and a Duron (2011Aled Evans) to my right. I was 39 for my fist HR following an osteotomy the year before which didn’t deliver the anticipated … Continue reading →
Kathryn’s Revision to THR by Dr. Su 2009 April 19, 2009 I had two hip resurfacings – one on each side – within 5 months of each other in 2007. Surgery was at Columbia in NYC with Dr. Macaulay. Used Birmingham device in both. From the beginning, I had the … Continue reading →
Juliet’s Revision of BHR 2002 April 26, 2011 I had a hip resurfacing (Birmingham Hip) on 5/10/02 (left hip). I was 50 years old. Very fit, a keen skier, tall and slim. I had done my research and decided that resurfacing was definitely for me, but the first consultant I … Continue reading →
John W’s Hip Resurfacing Revision Story 2009 Hip Resurfacing Story December 11, 2009 I’m 1 week post op and my doc does not want me to walk too much. He is focused more on range of motion issues so I’m doing a lot of stretching (easy stretching not like hard … Continue reading →
John P’s Hip Resurfacing Revision to THR Dr. Nicholson 2008 Revision Story January 9, 2010 I had a problem 16 weeks after my resurfacing with a femoral fracture. I was absolutely devastated at that time and I had to have a revision to a metal on metal THR. I am … Continue reading →
JMS’s Hip Resurfacing Revision 2011 March 10, 2011 I have recently had a revision of my BHR to a THR because of high ion levels, even though I had no pain, nor any evidence of pseudotumor. My only symptom was a slipping or clunking sensation deep in the joint. My … Continue reading →
Jeff’s THR Revision after Hip Resurfacing 2011 September 17, 2007 I got my hip resurfaced Tuesday Sept 11th, by Dr. Crovetti in Las Vegas. I am recovering at home, but still need to take at least one narcotic every 5-6 hours. I am planning a web site dictating my whole … Continue reading →
Jen’s Hip Resurfacing Revision 2005 I had resurfacing done on my right hip with the Wright Conserve Plus in 2004. It lasted about a year before one of the screws snapped and it had to be converted to a THR. Unfortunately, that device didn’t work for me – but its … Continue reading →
Jeff Goodall’s Hip Resurfacing and Revision 2004 December 18, 2011 I had hip resurfacing on my right hip in late 2004. Everything seemed fine for about two years then I continued to have considerable clunking. I went to Physio and he was concerned enough to send me back to surgeon. … Continue reading →
Donna’s Tooth Infection in 2012 after Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su in 2008 I had both my hips resurfaced 9/2008 Dr. Su. Been feeling wonderful, exercising every day – pool and spinning. This past April 2012, I had a cracked tooth under a cap. I had some pain but nothing … Continue reading →
Joan Lindh’s BHR Revision to THR by Mr. McMinn 2010 Published on Mar 27, 2013 Joan Lindh had a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) operation in 1999. Around ten years later, she underwent revision surgery in which her BHR was revised to a Total Hip Replacement (THR). Joan maintains that the … Continue reading →
Triplet Mom’s Revision 2013 I had a LBHR on April 16, 2009, 4 months after having a bilateral knee replacements. My hip was a lot worse than my knees, but I needed to be able to walk to rehab the hip, so Dr Rafael Klug (Kaiser) and I decided that … Continue reading →
N. Smith’s Hip Resurfacing Revision Due to Heterotopic Ossification 2012 October 06, 2012 I’m a 54 yr old male and had a resurfacing over 18 months ago and it has been a nightmare from day one – been unable to lift my leg, walk without a stick or do almost … Continue reading →
Dr. Daniel Snyder seemed genuinely sorry for what happened in the course of my hip resurfacing surgery May 5, 2010, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Mass. That makes two of us. I sought surgery to fix an arthritic right hip which made me limp and seemed to aggravate an otherwise unrelated … Continue reading →