Hip Resurfacing – A Patient’s Perspective on Long-Term Success

[Pat Walter]

Article by Patricia Walter about Hip Resurfacing- ** 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 can run within 5 years after surgery, while only 32% of traditional hip replacement patients achieve this milestone.   Read More Here:  https://surfacehippy.info/hip-resurfacing-a-patients-perspecctive-on-long-term-success/

[Alex]

Which studies are the 73% and 32% based on? The one linked does not mention this.

[MarvinB]

Happy Anniversary, Pat!  And thanks for all you do!

[Pat Walter]

Thank You MarvinB.  I appreciate that.   :)

[jamiecortlandt]

19 years - congratulations!  Thank you for administering this site.  I hope your hip is doing beautifully, meaning you never even think about it ... !