Anterior, Lateral and Posterior Approach to Surgery by Talking with Docs – Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening

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Talking With Docs Published on July 24, 2018 – Dr. Paul Zalzal and Dr. Brad Weening discuss different surgical approaches to hip replacement surgery. There has been a lot of interest in the anterior hip approach recently. This video compares anterior approach to lateral and posterior approaches.

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Do NOT use the Video for medical emergencies. If you have a medical emergency, call a physician or qualified healthcare provider, or CALL 911 immediately. Under no circumstances should you attempt self-treatment based on anything you have seen or read on the … Read the rest

Brian Flanagan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Whately 2018

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March 4, 2018

I first met Dr Chris Whately more that 1 year ago. He directly mentioned that I could be a good candidate for Hip Resurfacing. He is from Canada. He took a lot of time to explain everything.

I’ve seen him last week and he explained that he is comfortable with both technics : total hip replacement or hip resurfacing. For my case, he said that I am a good candidate for hip resurfacing : male, young and in good shape.

I can’t remember the name of the device he uses (not BHR), but this is the … Read the rest

Runner’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2017

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June 18, 2018

I am a runner and had my Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett August 2017. Since then I have run 5 10k’s Our running club has a 10k series that my wife and I participate in. I have noticed that I have pretty much steadily improved my time by a consistent 2 minutes each race, they are all chipped timed. it’s getting easier and I hurt less after each one. it’s Kind of weird,  but all of a sudden lately,  I discovered  I can run as much as I like and it doesn’t hurt, at all.

I limped … Read the rest

Christina’s 2 Year Update for Hip Resurfacing with Dr Su 2016 at age 27

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I just thought I’d share with everyone that I am 2-years out from my hip-resurfacing with Dr. Su and I am still thrilled with the results. I am an athletic woman of average height and build. I was 27 years old at the time of surgery.

My journey since operation: I spent a very long time trying to get my strength back, which was lost not during the surgery, but during the injury. Limping around, having issues with stairs, and putting all pressure into my quads caused a lot of muscle loss in my hamstrings and glutes. It took me … Read the rest

Harvey Austin Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2016

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On Sunday, June 4th, I accomplished a goal that I’ve been preparing for over a year. I successfully completed my first Tough Mudder. I have been physically, mentally and spiritually transformed in the last 12+ months. From not even being able to simply run…to now after my hip resurfacing leaping, jumping, running and climbing PAIN FREE !

Thankful to friends and family who have encouraged and applauded my hip resurfacing through it all! Your energy sustained me.

I had my right hip resurfacing in February of 2016 by Dr. Brooks and his team at the Cleveland Clinic. It was one … Read the rest

Dr. Buechel and Dr. Pritchett Discuss Hip Resurfacing 2018

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Published on Aug 7, 2018 –  Surgeons prefer Hip Resurfacing rather than THR for their own hip replacement

Hip Resurfacing is difficult. It requires a higher degree of surgical precision, art and talent. Hip resurfacing produces a higher level of functional outcome. Most surgeons do not offer hip resurfacing but they when it is their hip that needs surgery they are more open to the procedure. Polyethylene should be used. Two experienced hip resurfacing surgeons discusses hip resurfacing and what it takes to make it all work out.

Hip Resurfacing Surgeon information and interviews about hip resurfacing are also available.… Read the rest

Dr. Pritchett Discusses Hip Resurfacing and Follow Up of 270 Patients

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Published on Aug 7, 2018

James Pritchett MD discusses the preference his patients have for hip resurfacing compared to hip replacement. No metal on metal implants were included and the follow-up averaged 11 years and up to 26 years. A polyethylene acetabular component with a ceramic or ceramic coated femoral implant was used. 270 patients. This was a statistically valid independent, blinded, paired bilateral study. More than 85% of patients with a well functioning hip replacement preferred their hip resurfacing side because of better function, feel and performance. The risks and survivorship of hip resurfacing compared to hip replacement was … Read the rest

David’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2018

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Back to playing Hockey after Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett.

I was 48 when I received the very surprising diagnosis of arthritis in my left hip. My pain wasn’t that bad at the time so I really didn’t think it was as bad as they said. The first words I heard after my initial X-Ray were “You need a Total Hip Replacement! I was stunned. I thought I had a strained tendon or a torn labrum, arthritis wasn’t even on my radar. One Dr. rated the damage an 8 out of 10! I was in denial and didn’t want to … Read the rest

10 Month Update David Brewer’s H1 Ceramic Hip Resurfacing by Professor Cobb 2017

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David’s Full Hip Resurfacing Story Available Here

Apologies for not updating for a while – absolutely NOT an indication of problems. On the contrary, I have been busy with rehab and training.

I am 10 months postop today. Surgery by Prof Cobb at Charing Cross hospital, London. Device H1 all ceramic clinical trial – NHS.

Last Sunday I raced the Triathlon England National Aquathlon championship – 750m open water swim (non-wetsuit mass start), 5k run. I was towards the back of the field (it was fast and furious) but I finished it and loved it! Extremely pleased with 22:43 for … Read the rest

10 Year and 2 Month Update John C’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008

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Last week was the 10 year anniversary on my left hip, and this week I hit the 2 month mark on the right.
All the old timers on here have heard my story too many times, so they can feel free to skip this, but for any newbies on the site, here is my story.

I am a sports instructor year round, teaching high level skiing all day every day all winter, and teaching windsurfing during the summers, with lots of surfing and tennis thrown in. Dr Gross said at the time that … Read the rest

Dr. Völker Hip Resurfacing Patient Story 2015

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The Before and After Effects of a Hip Resurfacing Operation:

For more than 2 years I suffered severe pain in my right hip, which arose from a common arthrosis. The pain was so intense that I had to completely forget about undertaking any form of sport, which in turn made me very depressed. I had been a passionate sports person, playing tennis all my life and occasionally other sports like squash, jogging and skiing. In the end walking a short distance was a struggle, even with the assistance of a cane purchased in the hope that it would help relieve … Read the rest

Surface Hippy Website Now Protected with SSL Encryption HTTPS

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The Surface Hippy Website about hip resurfacing is now protected with SSC Encryption or https. This means when you visit the website encrypted with SSL, your browser will form a connection with the webserver, look at the SSL certificate, and then bind together your browser and the server. This binding connection is secure so that no one besides you and the website you’re submitting the information to can see or access what you type into your browser.

This connection happens instantly, and in fact many suggest is now faster than connecting to an unsecure website. You simply have to visit … Read the rest

Hip Resurfacing Doctors

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*** – Hip Resurfacing Doctor experience provided by Doctor

Free Email Consultation is noted above Hip Resurfacing Doctor’s Name if available

Alabama

Jeffrey C. Davis, MD – Trained 2007 with Dr. Raterman
250 Hip Resurfacings to date***
Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
805 St. Vincent’s Drive, Suite 100
Birmingham AL 35205
Phone 205) 939-3699
Fax 205-581-7155
Email: Cathy.Tyler@andrewscenters.com
Jeffery C. Davis MD Website

California

Harlan Amstutz , MD
1300 Hip Resurfacings to date
Joint Replacement Institute at St. Vincent Medical Center
2200 West Third Street, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213 – 484-7600 phone
213-484-7670 fax
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I Want a Hip Resurfacing But am Concerned About the Negative Response in the Medical Community

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A new member of the Hip Talk Discussion Group is considering hip resurfacing, but very concerned about the negative press and the medical communities not supporting hip resurfacing.

Patricia Walter, owner of the Surface Hippy Website, responded to his concerns about hip resurfacing in the following article:

Hip Resurfacing is a very special method of replacing a hip. Ever since I began this website in 2005, hip resurfacing has never been widely accepted by the medical community. There might be several reasons for that. One is that hemi-resurfacing which only replaced the femoral portion of the device had very poor … Read the rest

Revision Hip Resurfacing Patients Have Better Outcomes Than THR Revision Patients

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June 1, 2018 – BARCELONA, Spain – Total surface replacement may still be a viable hip arthroplasty option in young, active patients based on how well it fared in a study when it was revised to total hip replacement vs. primary THR that was revised to THR, according to a presenter at the EFORT Annual Congress…

…“Our study shows, therefore, that there is less blood loss, there’s a shorter length of stay and better function in patients undergoing revision of resurfacing as opposed to revision of a standard stemmed prosthesis,” Kent said… Read the rest