Hockey player and avid hiker Bill T. hits the Ice and trails six months after his BHR. Bill underwent BHR at the exact right time; before his ailing hip had soured his passion for an active lifestyle. “Eleven months ago I was given the chance to have a BHR by … Continue reading →
Doug R Skiing After Hip Resurfacing 2013 from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo. I wanted to share what I believe to be a compelling story related to my BHR procedure. I received my new Birmingham hip 14 months ago from Dr. Brooks at Euclid Hospital (A Cleveland Clinic Hospital) after … Continue reading →
Update: November 15, 2019 – 8 Year Anniversary November 15 will be my 8th anniversary. I’ve got to thank Pat for this site that helped me with the decision. From the day I walked out of NYU Hospital for Joint Disease after bilateral surgery, it has been all just great! … Continue reading →
Jeff Gaynor’s Hip Resurfacing Mr. McMinn 2001 10 Year Anniversary 2/23/2012 Just finished having my x-rays checked by McMinn (his Centre, actually, Chandra did the review and he was part of the team that did my surgery). I had the original operation on August 1, 2001. This makes me one … Continue reading →
John Kalnay’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2009 John Kalnay is the gold medal weight lifter at Pan Am games, 5 years following his left BHR done at age 47.
Continue reading →Bryn’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2011 Personal Blog Here http://onehipdude.blogspot.com/ In March 2010 I found out that I simply had bi-lateral OA from a not-so-helpful Dr. that said nothing about impingement, femoracetabular impingement (FAI), potential treatment options,…eventhough he was looking at my x-rays during the exam. Sadly I … Continue reading →
Lucinda Tucker’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Barba 2006/2010 Nov 26, 2014 Hard to believe 8 years ago I had my first resurf and started resuming life as someone that was no longer crippled. Then 4 years later I need a resurf on my other hip. Since then it’s been … Continue reading →
Published on Oct 26, 2013 http://www.MidwestSportsMed.com “I feel like a new man after the surgery” – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing patient Joseph Merendino. As a police officer who needs to help people and has to be active through out the day, there is never a moment that he isn’t doing something … Continue reading →
Lyn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Poole 2009 August 15, 2009 I am female, 44 years old and three days away (and counting) from my left hip resurfacing. It has been long and painful 9 months leading up to this (including a broken and pinned collarbone from a bike accident 3 … Continue reading →
Kelly’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmalzried 2009 August 19, 2009 I had my left hip resurfaced on Monday July 27th with Dr. Schmalzried in Los Angeles. I was home from the hospital on Wednesday the 29th. The following Monday, August 4th I was able to be a wife to my husband again, … Continue reading →
Dr. Michael Colgan’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Gendt 2007 Everything was even better than I expected. On 20 November 2007 I received a superb hip replacement, using the latest prosthesis design, from Dr Frank de Gendt at St Rembert’s Hospital in Torhout. I had no problems whatsoever. St Rembert’s … Continue reading →
Jame’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. De Gendt 2007 I just had a bilateral resurfacing in Belgium Nov 15 and 22, through www.direct-healthcare.com at St Rembert in Torhout. To say that I’m pleased is an understatement. The level and quality of care was extraordinary. I was doctor and surgery adverse also … Continue reading →
Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resuracing with Dr. Engh 2007 I am four days post-op on my second BHR. My first was done on 12/18/07. Both surgeries were performed by Dr. Andy Engh and the very capable teams at Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic and the Inova Joint Replacement Center at Inova Mount Vernon … Continue reading →
Sandy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Engh 2010 On April 1st my left hip received the BHR from Dr. Andy Engh in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Engh had mentioned your website as a source of information for me during my Pre-Op visit. I have enjoyed reading about the experiences of others and … Continue reading →
Neil Richardson Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Engh 2008 I am a 44 year old former college/professional player. I began playing in the street at age 7 in my neighborhood outside of Washington DC, and kept at it until joining an apprenticeship program for the North American Soccer League … Continue reading →
I had the Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure performed on my right hip by C. Anderson Engh, Jr., M.D. on June 3, 2008 at Mt. Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. On August 1, 2009, 14 months after my surgery, I performed a 507 pound deadlift at the NASA (Natural Athletes Strength … Continue reading →
Jill Kranz’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2006 I had a left BHR on December 14, 2006. My surgery was performed by Dr. John Rogerson, at Meriter Hospital in Madison Wisconsin. One of the unique features of this procedure was the rehab. It is called “Hip Hab”. It’s a wonderful … Continue reading →
Dave’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2007 I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Rogerson on 12/6/07 and have the left scheduled for 2/18/08. I was thoroughly satisfied with Dr. Rogerson and his team from beginning to end. Dr. Rogerson is a great surgeon and a very nice man. … Continue reading →
