What is Hip Resurfacing?

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There are currently two basic surgery options available for hip replacement –   Hip Resurfacing or Total Hip Replacement. Hip Resurfacing is bone conserving and allows a patient to return to an active life with no restrictions. Hip Resurfacing is often used for young male athletes who want to return to the sports they love.

A total hip replacement, THR, has been the gold standard for many years. THR is major surgery that can result in a long post-op recovery and often limits your activities depending on the type of hip device that is used. 

Hip Resurfacing Device vs Total Hip Replacement Device
Hip Resurfacing, top right, vs THR Device. Hip Resurfacing has a smaller stem and and requires less bone removal

Hip Resurfacing vs Total Hip Replacement
Bone Conserving hip resurfacing vs THR

bhr thr What is Hip Resurfacing?
Femur bone remains in tact

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New alternatives to Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing by JointMedica 2020

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Hip Resurfacing remains an excellent procedure. Prof McMinn and Mr Ronan Treacy’s previous design the BIRMINGHAM HIP™ Resurfacing (BHR™) (1) proudly demonstrates an ODEP 13A* rating in the UK. (2)

​Restrictions in size range and gender application in many countries relating to Metal on Metal Hip Resurfacing, limit the use of these implants to males, and component sizes from
48 to 62mm only.

JointMedica and others, are exploring alternative materials to Metal on Metal for use in Hip Resurfacings. 

A CGI image of JointMedicas unique monoblock polyethylene Hip Resurfacing design (PHR™), developed with the support of Innovate UK. (3)

ointMedicas unique monoblock polyethylene Hip Resurfacing design

Encouraging results with modern polyethylene supports JointMedica’s hypothesis that Highly Cross-linked
Polyethylene could offer advantages over hard on hard articulations in the longer term (4).

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14 Year Anniversary Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing by Dr. De Smet 2006

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March 15 is my 14 year anniversary of my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing by Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006.

Patricia Walter and Dr. De Smet in Belgium 2006

I made a decision to have a hip resurfacing with Dr. De  Smet in Belgium in 2006.  I talked with many of his previous patients on several discussion groups. His patients were very supportive and helpful in making my decision.  I did not have health insurance at the time and did not want a total hip replacement at age 61.  I was active and wanted to remain active. Local surgeons only offered me old fashioned THRs which would drastically restrict my activities.

Dr.  De Smet was available via email for discussion and to answer questions, as he still is today.  US doctors do not

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Master Vittorio Cera’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Calistri 2019

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Left Hip resurfacing surgery the 27th of August 2019

5 months to come to train Vovinam and sports
Thanks to Dr. Alessandro Calistri

VOVINAM VIET VO DAO

Vietnamese martial art – Vietnamese martial art

In Milan: http://www.vovinamilano.it – ​​Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VoDuongGorla

In Italy: http://www.vovinamvietvodao.it – ​​Follow us on Facebook: http: //www.facebook.com/VovinamVietVo …

VOVINAM VIET VO DAO Vietnamese Martial Art founded in the 1938 in Hanoi city by Grandmaster Nguyen Loc

Vietnamese Martial Art founded in 1938 in Ha Noi in Vietnam by the Grand Master Nguyen Loc.

In Italy you can contact the a.s.d. Vovinam Viet Vo Dao Italia, the only association recognized by the WVVF, World Vovinam Federation based in Vietnam

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Jim Thyne ‘s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Meek 2019

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September 21, 2019

I have been a long distance runner for almost 3 Decades. I took up the discipline seriously when I was in my early 30s. I peaked at the age of 47, PB Half Marathons in 1.15 (75 mins at the age of 47). I continued to train, race in half and full Marathons until right hip pain in 2017 restricted my performance however, I continued to train and race. I average 50 to 60 mile per week and race at least once a month. I can manage a sub 1.39 1/2 Marathon but not for much longer due to the severe arthritic right hip. I managed to, eventually, be accepted for a resurfacing (after having refused twice the offer of total hip) … Read the rest

Steve’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019

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1 Year Update March 6, 2020

Thursday (3/4/2020) was my 1 year mark on the 2nd side of bi-lateral !  Good stuff.  Just wish I did it sooner !

Steve’s Original Story

January 5, 2019

The day finally came and went. Probably a few years to long. All I can say is that’s a tight ship he runs there. Fantastic group of people all the way down the line. We did the outpatient route which I think is pretty common for Gross these days.

Walked in 6 am , did some prep work for 30 minutes and it was lights out till I opened my eyes in the recovery room! Ate a little lunch and got going with PT with Teri ( big NY Ranger … Read the rest

Donny’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2018

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March 7, 2020 Two Year Anniversary

It’s been a while since I’ve visited this forum. Happy to report that I now spend very little time thinking about my hip. Last week I had my 2 year checkup for a left hip resurfacing I had done with Dr. Peter Brookes of the Cleveland Clinic. X-Rays looked good. I wasn’t expecting any problems as the hip has felt wonderful. No pain. Lot’s of flexibility. Very stable. I’ve resumed a normal life being as active as I want to be. I’m back to playing golf, and have been able to run with my son as he trains for his track season. I am very happy with my decision and am grateful for the skill of my surgeon that … Read the rest

19 Year Old Jon Figley’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2019

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I had the hip resurfacing procedure with Dr. Su in June of 2019 at the age of 19. I was injured at my home when I was 10 years old, I slipped and did the splits. At the time I thought I injured my groin, however it never got better. Within a month or so I was diagnosed with necrosis of the hip, and began my journey.

I was treated at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore as they have a well-regarded Perthes treatment center. Since I was so young, and Perthes causes the same thing I was treated as a Perthes patient, and at 10 had an external fixator put in place in order to distract the hip and allow the femoral head to heal. Unfortunately … Read the rest

10 Year Anniversary of Toby’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Cobb 2010

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Delighted to have comfortably reached my 10 year mark couple of days ago.

Sorry that I don’t often check in but just want as always to thank Pat and others who were incredibly helpful and supportive well over a decade ago.

Thanks from over the pond.

Toby’s full story is available here:  https://surfacehippy.info/tobys-hip-resurfacing-with-professor-cobb-2010/

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17 Year Update for Jeffrey Mark Dullum’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2003

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17 Year Anniversary of my hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet in 2003 in Belgium.

Today I celebrate! On this day 17 years ago, I was in a hospital in Ghent, Belgium receiving two brand new chromium cobalt (metal) hips.

At the time, I could barely walk and was hunched over in pain (see pic 2: the day before surgery in Ghent) I could not stand up straight.

In the 10 years prior, US doctors did their best and persuaded me to have traditional hip replacements. However, I would not be able to ever run again and the traditional hip replacements would only last approximately ten years. I was young, so I refused and waited for a miracle. I wanted to run again.

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Dr. Latham Video About Hip Resurfacing 2019

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Here is an updated version of my video on hip resurfacing. Since the last one, Andy Murray has undergone surgery and he’s had a very successful seaon winning two titles! There’s a new film about him and his hip resurfacing being premiered on amazon Prime on November 29 which I am sure will be of great interest to tennis and hip resurfacing fans! This contains views of live hip resurfacing surgery.
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