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 … Continue reading →
October 1, 2021 Every year since 2008 I’ve meant to post a “yea, another year with my hip” First time I’ve actually remembered. Anyway, hip was resurfaced Sept 22, 2008 by Dr Pritchett in Seattle. Have not had one iota of a problem since. And want to thank this Pat … Continue reading →
September 29, 2021 I wanted to update that things are still going great. As noted, I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Mont 15 years ago and my left 8 years ago. I seldom if ever think about them and continue to be as active and engaged as ever. … Continue reading →
Return to FAQ LIST Dr. De SmetThe clunking noises and clicking feeling in the first 6 months after surgery is a temporary decoaptation of both components. This means that the two big metal parts of the prosthesis come apart and come together again. Having a large diameter this gives no wear of the prosthesis…
Continue reading →Today, March 15, 2021, is my 15 year anniversary of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. My hip resurfacing is still great and I never had problems with it. I still believe hip resurfacing is a great alternative to a total hip … Continue reading →
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Updated 9/15/09 Dr. Michael A Mont 2600 Hip Resurfacings to date Center for Joint Preservation and Reconstruction Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone (410) 601-8500 Fax (410) 601-8501 Email: Rhondamont@aol.com Sinai Hospital Website Dr. Mont’s Medical Profile Transcripts of Dr. Mont Chats in the Surface Hippy Chat Room… Continue reading →
I had my right hip resurfaced (BHR) by Dr. Emil Schemitsch at University Hospital in London, Ontario on January 27, 2020. I’m a 53 year old, active male. I officiate high school basketball, play a lot of golf, and a bit of baseball. I started having issues with my right … Continue reading →
March 15 is my 14 year anniversary of my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing by Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. I made a decision to have a hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. I talked with many of his previous patients on several discussion groups. … Continue reading →
February 26, 2023 It hit me today that today is my 5-year anniversary of having my left hip resurfaced with Dr. Peter Brooks at the Cleveland Clinic. It’s been a wonderful 5 years. At this point, I think very little about my hip. I’m as physically active as I want … Continue reading →
Delighted to have comfortably reached my 10 year mark couple of days ago. Sorry that I don’t often check in but just want as always to thank Pat and others who were incredibly helpful and supportive well over a decade ago. Thanks from over the pond. Toby’s full story is … Continue reading →
Read Pete’s Original Story Here: http://surfacehippy.info/pete-m-s-hip-resurfacing-2015/ 5 years today November 19 with my Left BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing and 30 months with my Right THR total hip replacement. Both are doing well, although my Right leg had a problem with thigh pain over Xmas last year. Still managed to keep … Continue reading →
Read David’s Original Story Here: http://surfacehippy.info/david-hip-resurfacing-mr-mcminn-1999/ Mr McMinn replaced my right hip with a BHR twenty years ago (followed by another on the left over six years ago). It has felt exactly like a natural, healthy hip throughout all that time and I am still as active as I want … Continue reading →