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Hip Resurfacing General Questions
	Hip Resurfacing Topics General questions about hip resurfacing - support, information and help	26756 Posts 2893 Topics	Last post by Joe_CA in Re: Dr Gross Activity Re... on Yesterday at 09:18:08 PM
	Hip Resurfacing Still an Excellent Option Despite negative media against hip resurfacing, experienced surgeons, national registires and mecial studies show postivie outcomes.	135 Posts 18 Topics	Last post by MyHipFuIsWeak in Re: Unsure About Having ... on July 11, 2018, 03:50:27 PM
	Polls about Hip Resurfacing Polls for patients to complete about their hip resurfacing experience	683 Posts 31 Topics	Last post by ScaredyKat in Re: General Anesthesia o... on May 31, 2018, 04:05:57 PM
	Hip Resurfacing Devices Questions and comments about different types of hip resurfacing devices	725 Posts 74 Topics	Last post by ro_bro in Re: Cross-linked poly / ... on October 07, 2018, 02:09:16 AM
	Traveling Abroad for Hip Resurfacing Questions about traveling abroad. Stories about people traveling overseas.	188 Posts 36 Topics	Last post by Shotohips in Traveling to Belgium/Dr.... on April 26, 2017, 12:05:12 PM
	Insurance Questions Questions and comments about insurance coverage for hip resurfacing	339 Posts 63 Topics	Last post by claudia in Re: Anyone need a Breg P... on December 05, 2017, 05:34:34 PM
	Photos - Surface Hippies, pets and environment Photos of surface hippies, their pets, their hobbies, their sports and other fun stuff.	189 Posts 20 Topics	Last post by blinky in Re: I Found a Kitten in ... on December 23, 2015, 01:51:53 PM


Personal Hip Resurfacing Stories
	Anniversary Stories Patient stories celebrating hip resurfacing anniversaries	171 Posts 31 Topics	Last post by ArthriticHip in Re: 10 years on one, 2 m... on October 18, 2018, 08:04:21 PM
	Hip Resurfacing Stories Personal stories about your hip resurfacing and your doctor	9358 Posts 673 Topics	Last post by gary2010 in Re: Left hip resurfaced ... on Yesterday at 02:39:52 PM
	Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Stories Stories about people with both hips resurfaced	2431 Posts 146 Topics	Last post by John C in Re: 7 month bilateral hi... on July 09, 2018, 03:36:48 PM


Normal Post Op Problems and Recovery Issues
	Recovery Issues Post Op Recovery Issues including problems and slow recoveries	5465 Posts 666 Topics	Last post by frigator in Re: Piriformis Stretch on October 11, 2018, 03:15:29 PM
	Physical Therapy PT after hip resurfacing. What special PT did you do. What helped? What hindered your recovery?	716 Posts 108 Topics	Last post by Quig in Re: physical therapy eva... on May 08, 2018, 08:27:50 PM
	Groin Pain Groin Pain and muscle issues after hip resurfacing	442 Posts 52 Topics	Last post by Coby Taylor in Re: Restricted movement ... on June 05, 2018, 11:57:48 PM
	Infection Problems Did you have a skin infeciton or infection around your new hip device?	72 Posts 13 Topics	Last post by NJDRE in Re: Skin Infection on June 27, 2015, 04:30:41 PM
	Leg Length Problems Is your leg shorter or longer after surgery? Did the problem resolve itself in time?	110 Posts 14 Topics	Last post by Zach in Re: Longer Leg needs hip... on April 14, 2016, 06:02:50 PM
	Swelling Swelling in the hip and or leg after surgery.	120 Posts 20 Topics	Last post by petemeads in Re: Swelling question on June 07, 2015, 02:41:21 PM
	Emotional Issues Are you depressed or upset after hip resurfacing surgery? Talk with other Surface Hippies and find moral support	304 Posts 17 Topics	Last post by ErikG in Re: Pre-Op Jitters on December 17, 2017, 04:52:04 AM
	Sex and Resurfacing Surface Hippies often wonder about when they can return to having sex and problems associated with becoming active again	71 Posts 10 Topics	Last post by Dave Like Festus in Re: New Page About Sugge... on July 14, 2014, 09:48:36 PM


Serious Post Op Problems and Revisions
	Hip Resurfacing Serious Problems Post Op Serious Problems	810 Posts 86 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Re: Pain after 13 years on June 29, 2018, 01:02:18 PM
	Blood Clots Did you have Blood Clots after your surgery? How was it treated?	40 Posts 10 Topics	Last post by hernanu in Re: Blood Clots @ 8 week... on August 17, 2014, 09:16:21 PM
	Dislocations Dislocations after hip resurfacing	45 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by horse doc in Re: Hip Dislocated 6 wee... on December 24, 2016, 02:36:58 PM
	Acetabular Cup Revisions & Problems Acetabular Cup Revisions, Loose Acetabular Cups and other Acetabular Cup Problems	120 Posts 19 Topics	Last post by 2down in Re: impingement problems... on September 25, 2018, 11:05:21 PM
	Metal Allergies Problems or revisions of a hip resurfacing due to deep metal allergies	104 Posts 10 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Re: NEW IMPLANT !!! on November 21, 2017, 01:32:49 PM
	High Metal Ions Revisions or problems due to high metal ions after hip resurfacing	343 Posts 34 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Re: Metal Ion Fear on October 15, 2017, 12:41:50 AM
	My Resurfacing Requires a THR Revision Some hip resurfacing patients have problems requiring a revision to a THR. This is a place to share your story and receive support for your revision.	164 Posts 22 Topics	Last post by blinky in Re: Pain In Buttocks 2 Y... on May 16, 2018, 11:56:48 PM


Medical Studies/Articles
	Hip Resurfacing Studies Studies about hip resurfacing and hip resurfacing devices	101 Posts 16 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Mid-term Results of Hip... on April 02, 2015, 10:56:33 PM
	Metal Ion Studies Studies and articles about metal ions	6 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by tcarroll in Metal Test results on December 23, 2016, 07:02:30 PM


Physical Therapy
	PT Post Op Surgery What PT did you do post op to help your resurfaced hip heal and get your body back into shape?	35 Posts 8 Topics	Last post by oldsoccerplayer in Recovery Protocols on November 04, 2015, 12:10:59 AM
	Good PT in my area Tell us about your PT - what they did and where they are located. Why were they so good?	24 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by avilax777 in pt in los angeles area on October 06, 2018, 01:23:56 PM


Doctor Information
	Doctor Information Hip resurfacing surgeon information and questions	1009 Posts 216 Topics	Last post by sstb in Experience with Dr Micha... on June 04, 2018, 12:44:16 AM
	Dr. Brooks Information about Dr. Brooks and patient stories	23 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by bobi1970 in Re: Birmingham Resurfaci... on February 19, 2018, 12:18:00 PM
	Dr. Bose Information about Dr. Bose and patient stories	52 Posts 7 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Dr. Bose Patient Stories on October 10, 2014, 08:55:52 PM
	Dr. De Smet Information about Dr. De Smet and patient stories	39 Posts 7 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Dr. De Smet and ANCA Hav... on September 21, 2016, 01:50:37 PM
	Dr. Gross Information about Dr. Gross and patient stories	175 Posts 21 Topics	Last post by blinky in Re: BILATERAL HIPS 12/13... on July 02, 2018, 12:25:30 PM
	Mr. McMinn Information about Mr. McMinn and patient stories	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Mr. McMinn Patient Stori... on October 10, 2014, 09:09:24 PM
	Dr. Pritchett Information about Dr. Pritchett and patient stories	80 Posts 9 Topics	Last post by avilax777 in Re: Canadian patient of ... on September 24, 2018, 12:39:18 AM
	Dr. Rogerson Information about Dr. Rogerson and patient stories	7 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by Dannywayoflife in Re: Hip Resurfacing: To ... on April 14, 2015, 08:57:06 PM
	Dr. Su Information about Dr. Su and patient stories	112 Posts 11 Topics	Last post by MattJersey in Re: Right hip resurfaced... on September 13, 2016, 06:15:35 PM
	Dr. Keggi - Anterior Approach	2 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Steve's Anterior Approac... on January 05, 2016, 08:23:42 PM


Athletes Corner
	General Discussion about Athletes Questions about participating in athletics, post op athletic activities and PT for athletes	608 Posts 65 Topics	Last post by John C in Re: Still not attempted ... on September 16, 2018, 04:15:37 AM
	Biking/Mountain Biking Share your stories about mountain biking after hip resurfacing	351 Posts 43 Topics	Last post by Gino_Tortellini in Re: How hard is mountain... on February 25, 2018, 03:49:40 PM
	Dancing Are you back to dancing? How long did it take to get back on the floor and dance?	12 Posts 4 Topics	Last post by Wytezz in Re: Ballroom Dancing com... on February 22, 2015, 01:09:07 PM
	Golfing Golfers - do you have questions about hip resurfacing and golfing. Are you an active golfer after hip resurfacing. Lets talk golf and hip resurfacing.	182 Posts 21 Topics	Last post by packman in Re: Which hip is harder ... on December 30, 2017, 03:16:44 AM
	Horseback Riders Are you a rider? How long did it take you to get back to riding?	96 Posts 10 Topics	Last post by LMS in Re: Riding the bigger ho... on June 04, 2018, 02:58:00 PM
	Martial Arts Martial Arts hip resurfacing athletes. Tell us how your trained Post Op and what you are doing now.	462 Posts 29 Topics	Last post by surratt in Re: (video) First day ba... on July 03, 2018, 12:51:24 AM
	Motorcyclists A special place for Surface Hippy Bikers	212 Posts 30 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Re: Over 6yrs riding on ... on October 17, 2018, 05:34:46 PM
	Mountaineering & Climbing Are you climbing after your hip resurfacing? Tell us about your activities and your post op PT to get back into shape.	81 Posts 15 Topics	Last post by phillwad in Re: bailey Range Olympic... on January 23, 2017, 09:49:33 PM
	Running, Ironman, Marathoner Are you running after your hip resurfacing? How did you train and what are you doing now?	1284 Posts 123 Topics	Last post by Paprika in Re: Ran Wine Country 1/2... on October 17, 2018, 06:03:19 PM
	Skating & Hockey Are you a skater or hockey player? How long did it take to get back on the ice after hip resurfacing	192 Posts 19 Topics	Last post by Puckeater in Re: ice Hockey Goalie Up... on August 01, 2016, 03:34:20 AM
	Sky Diving Hip Resurfacing Athletes - high in the skies	6 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Re: Skydiving on January 09, 2017, 11:26:25 PM
	Skiing and Snow Boarding Are you skiing or snow boarding after your hip resurfacing?	253 Posts 37 Topics	Last post by blinky in Re: First skiing on new ... on April 01, 2018, 12:54:58 PM
	Soccer Soccer player talk about this hip resurfacing and post op activities	133 Posts 11 Topics	Last post by Dfalca in Re: Bilateral BHRs still... on December 02, 2017, 06:00:38 PM
	Surfing & Water Sports Surface Hippies returning to or interested in Surfing and Water Sports	220 Posts 34 Topics	Last post by Quig in Re: Sit inside vs sit on... on May 15, 2018, 03:27:48 AM
	Tennis Players Are you back on the court? Playing singles or doubles? Tell us your story.	59 Posts 8 Topics	Last post by Saf57 in Re: Andy Murrays Hip Sle... on July 02, 2018, 03:01:01 PM
	Weight Lifting Are you a hip resurfacing weight lifter? Share your story with other athletes.	216 Posts 19 Topics	Last post by hernanu in Re: Training Strongman on May 12, 2017, 05:22:08 PM
	Yoga Yoga activities	18 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by lycraman in Re: Bikram Yoga on November 26, 2014, 12:07:36 AM


THR Total Hip Replacement Support
	THR Patients Total Hip Replacement Stories and Questions	852 Posts 47 Topics	Last post by LMS in Re: June 20th, 2016 THR on August 15, 2018, 04:25:37 AM
	Revision to THR from Resurfacing Patients requiring a revision of their Hip Resurfacings to a Total Hip Replacement	59 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Re: Absymal BHR Failure on November 08, 2017, 03:10:40 AM


Alternative Hip Treatments
	Intresting New Treatments There are many new treatments like stem cells and APIC Cell Free System. As we learn more, it is always interesting to share information.	61 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by John C in Re: New Treatments for H... on July 11, 2018, 05:33:50 AM


Doctor Chat Information
	Doctor Chat Information The Surface Hippy Chat Room features experineced hip resurfacing surgeons doing live chats with prospective patients. Transcripts of each chat are posted on the main website.	34 Posts 19 Topics	Last post by Pat Walter in Dr. Mont Video Chat May ... on May 05, 2018, 05:36:50 PM


Classifieds - Purchase, Trade & Donate
	Classifieds Do you have lightly used medical equipment you would like to sell, trade or donate? This is the place to get in touch with other Surface Hippies	22 Posts 10 Topics	Last post by claudia in New Breg Polarcare "Kodi... on August 01, 2018, 12:26:46 AM


Chat Section for non-hip talk
	Chat Area for non-hip related subjects Surface Hippies sometimes want to just chat with each other about topics other than Hip Resurfacing. This is an area where you can talk away about whatever you want - within reason! LOL	234 Posts 32 Topics	Last post by mcollins@kastlemortgage.c in Re: Shoulder Osteo Arthr... on March 07, 2018, 02:38:38 AM

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