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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. Metal on metal hip replacement device by Smith & Nephew

Doctor Video Interviews by Patricia Walter

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Dr. Gross discusses the advantages of uncemented hip resurfacing 2012

Dr. Gross discusses the advantages of uncemented hip resurfacing. He discusses the outcome of over 2000 uncemented hip resurfacing cases he has personally performed. Long term data up to 5 years is discussed.

Dr. Gross discusses choosing a hip resurfacing surgeon 2012

Dr. Gross discusses the importance of choosing an experienced hip resurfacing surgeon for perspective patients.. He explains why the expienced surgeons have better

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Dr. Brooks Relocates to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach Florida

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Dr. Brooks has moved to Florida. He has relocated to the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach Florida. He took time off this summer to move and get settled in.

So it will be a beautiful location to have a surgery and recover.  He still does free email consultations.

As he said “It’s beautiful here. Palm trees, beaches, nice people.”

 

Dr. Brooks of the Cleveland Clinic Hip Resurfacing Surgeon

Free Email Consultation
Peter Brooks MD, FRCS(C) – BHR trained McMinn 2006,

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British Hip Society Podcast-Birmingham Hip Resurfacing-the whole story August 12, 2022

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British Hip Society Podcast

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: the whole story August 12, 2022

This Podcast features Vikas Khanduja, Mr. Callum McBryde, Professor Derek McMinn MD FRCS , Mr. Ronan Treacy,  and Roger Ashton – Technical Director of JointMedica

Original Podcast available here: https://britishhipsociety.com/podcasts/

British Hip Society Podcast 

The Podcast had a free download feature, so I made it into a video to help people see photos of the participants and the subject better.

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Gregory’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2010-2022

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I had my second BHR procedure at the Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Peter Brooks on May 16, 2022, right hip. I was 74 1/2 years old at the time.

My first BHR procedure was at the Cleveland Clinic in early February of 2010, left hip, when I was 62 years old.

All is going well with my recover after four weeks and I plan on return to running early in 2023. I believe in the … Read the rest

Puckeater’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016

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6 Year Update October 20, 2022

Thought I would post another followup. I am 56 now, had this surgery 6 years ago. Still playing hockey 2-3 times a week as a goalie. Best money I ever spent!

4 Year update March 25, 2020

I started this thread about 4 years back when I got my Bilateral resurfacing by Dr. Su. Thought I would post an update 4 years down the road. My hips could not … Read the rest

Zap’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2012

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March 11, 2012

I’m happy to say everything went over and beyond my expectations.  I just got back and woke up in the middle of the night, so I thought I’d check in with you guys to let you know.  I have plenty of information to give, which I will later.  What I will say now, is I walked in the hospital with a painful limp and started walking using a cane in 3 days … Read the rest

Tony’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2021

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August 20, 2021

I am a 62 year old male. I have been very active all my life. My main physical activity is long distance cycling both on the road and on the trails here in Northeast Ohio during March to November. During November to March I hike in a wooded area and hike 5-6 miles per day. I have been cycling since 1982 and a normal year of cycling mileage will range during a … Read the rest

22nd Year Update David’s Hip Resurfacing Mr. McMinn 1999

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November 16, 2021 – David’s original story here

About a week ago, my right BHR hip resurfacing celebrated its 22nd anniversary. Still behaving impeccably (and putting my knees to shame). Left BHR hip resurfacing managed a mere eight years earlier in the year.

Managing a couple of tennis matches each week.

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10 Year Update Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Marwin 2011

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November 8, 2021 – Jim’s Original Story Here

It’s been a great 10 years!

Thank you Pat, for all the important information that you make available on this site. Thank you to Dr Scott Marwin, who I found on this site. He performed the bilateral surgery for me back when same day bilaterals were a rarity. And thank you to all the physical therapists at NYU Langone Rusk rehab center for getting me ready for … Read the rest

GMED’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2020

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April 3, 2020

I’ve waited until now because I didn’t want to jump the gun. I’m very aware that things can go wrong. I’m over the moon with my new Hip resurfacing. All the information on this web site about searching for a good Surgeon to rehab have been a god send. I have nothing to add about rehab apart from echoing the point “don’t rush things”. Walking 1 mile a day is all you … Read the rest

Exactech Announces Shareholding Acquisition of JointMedica, Signaling Return of Hip Resurfacing

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January 24, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

GAINESVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Exactech, Inc., a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, announced the acquisition of a minority interest in JointMedica Limited, a U.K.-based orthopaedic device designer and manufacturer. The companies will collaborate to deliver the next generation of hip resurfacing to the global market with JointMedica’s primary product, the Polymotion® hip implant.

“Both Exactech and JointMedica fundamentally understand

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Wally’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2016

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I had my hip resurfaced in June 2016 by Dr. Schemitsch at age 46 and had an excellent experience.   (BHR – left hip only). Very professional and knows his stuff.  

Just wanted to share in case any other Canadians may come across this site.  My surgery was all covered by our Ontario health plan, and physical therapy as well.  We are fortunate enough to have these type of surgeries covered here.

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Dr. Brooks Hip Resurfacing Stories

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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 … Read the rest

What Equipment Will I Need At Home After Surgery by Patricia Walter

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What Equipment Will I Need At Home After Surgery?

Everyone has slightly different needs. There are some basic items almost everyone needs and then there are things that some people want and others just don’t need.

Must Haves:

Crutches  – Normally crutches are supplied by the hospital.  I used elbow crutches and they are much easier to use than normal under the arm crutches.  Overseas hospitals use elbow crutches while US hospital still normally use … Read the rest

David’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2013

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22 Year Update  November 17, 2021

About a week ago my right hip celebrated its 22nd anniversary. Still behaving impeccably (and putting my knees to shame). Left managed a mere eight earlier in the year.

Managing a couple of tennis matches each week.

Still very grateful for this terrific procedure and the surgeon’s skill.

 

20 Year Update

Mr McMinn replaced my right hip with a BHR twenty years ago (followed by another on the … Read the rest