I had a BHR on November 8th. I started having increased pain 3 weeks post-op and at 4 weeks found out the neck of my femur was fractured. I didn't fall, and I was following post op protocol and rules, too. So,at 5 weeks post-op, on December 13th, I was converted to a total hip replacement. I was upset at first, but I'm now 5 weeks post-op, progressing well, and feel great. I have a large metal on metal prosthetic. The surgeon used the same cup and just replaced the femur side. I'm told that I can do anything I could have done with a BHR, except that running or high impact sports may reduce the lifespan of my prosthetic.
Good luck with your recovery...I hope the screws hold everything together so that you can keep your resurfacing. My only option was a THR...it was fractured through enough that the blood supply to the ball of my femur was compromised. I have no idea how or why it fractured, but I was told it only happens in 1% of cases! Apparently, it's more likely in women. I'm tall, but not a big-boned person. I was also told by people here that it can also be caused by surgeon error. I am planning on sending my post-op x-rays to Drs. Bose and DeSmet to see if they can shed any light on why it may have happened.
Renee