Update – Kate’s Second Hip Resurfacing 2014 I am exactly two weeks post-op on my second BHR. The first was three years ago. I knew what I was getting into the second time around, and I resolved to “go with the flow” more than I had with the first. I … Continue reading →
Kevin of California Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Bose 2013 Surgery Date: April 11, 2013 Age: 51 years old Physician: Dr. Bose Hospital: Apollo Hospital, Chennai, India RECOMMENDATION – Words cannot adequately express what a life changing experience my hip resurface has been . I … Continue reading →
Mr. Box’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2012 September 19, 2012 My first day post op was great ( still had the epidural and constant extended relief pain pill ) My second day was alright, the epidural came out and PT began, ritualistically. I didn’t do so well. I … Continue reading →
Karen C’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitch 2009 December 11, 2009 I had my BHR with Dr. Schemitch on May 15 this year. I was on toe weight bearing for 6 weeks post-op which Dr. S explained was his cautious approach for reducing complications. I think this contributed to the muscle … Continue reading →
Jerry Higgins Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2013 Day Before Surgery I had a steak dinner for my last supper before surgery, along with 2 beers. Possibly against doctors orders, but oh well. I had to wake at 4 a.m. to go to the hospital so I didn’t sleep well … Continue reading →
Craig Revel Horwood’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Cobb 2013 Read Full Article Here Craig Revel Horwood was on stage last Christmas… …’I suddenly felt an enormously sharp pain in my right hip, which spread down to my knee and up to my back. I thought I had pulled a ligament … Continue reading →
Karen’s Hip Resurfacing with Prof. Nivbrant 2010 May 6, 2010 I had BHR on left side in June 08 at age 39. Around 5 months ago, start experience pain and aching. Went back to surgeon – had MRI, plain films, blood test etc. There appears to be no major damage … Continue reading →
Ka’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Woodnutt 2012 August 15, 2012 Had op last Thursday and am very glad to be home and recovering. August 16, 2012 One week on from surgery and so glad to be here. (Did have second thoughts waiting to go down to theatre but knew I … Continue reading →
Kal’s Hip Resurfacing by Mr. Treacy 2008 July 11, 2008 So, I left San Francisco on June 19 on upper class ticket with Virgin-Atlantic non-stop (10.5 hours) and arrived on June 20 in London. My girlfreind Debbie, her daughter and my daughter accompanied me and we stayed the weekend in … Continue reading →
March 10, 2011 I am a kajukenbo practitioner and have learned that I need to get my hip resurfaced. At first I was all for re-leaving all this pain but after talking to the doctor and several people I have my doubts. First my doctor tells me that there will … Continue reading →
M. Jones Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Hall 2009 August 22, 2009 I just had my left hip done last week, but in my pre-op PT apt. I asked about cycling and as my PT guy is an ex-road racer in Europe, he was VERY understanding. He reminded me that clipping … Continue reading →
K2’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2013 February 28, 2013 I am a Canadian and I chose to go to Dr Gross because from what I could tell it was going to be best for me . Two weeks post op and I have never been so happy with … Continue reading →
Jerry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2010 April 30, 2010 All the planning came together on 4/15/2010 at 1230 a.m. when I woke up in the PACU at HSS with a BHR on the right side done by Dr. Su and team. I am not a stranger to having surgery … Continue reading →
Pablo’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2013 February 04, 2013 I’m a 46 year old male, and will need a hip resurfacing this year. The arthritis in my case is apparently due to the combination of three factors: developmental dysplasia (mild I guess), femoroacetabular impingment (FAI) and joint hypermobility. … Continue reading →
Daniel Justin’s Hip Resurfacing 2011 February 19, 2011 It has been 5 weeks now since my left hip was resurfaced and I would like to pass along some encouragement about how it has progressed. I am 59 and a life long athlete (golf is my main sport) have played for … Continue reading →
Jr’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2010 August 31, 2010 I’m now seven weeks post-op and feel great. Last week my surgeon, Dr. Su, said that my recovery was "off the charts". I’m going to the gym and doing whatever I can to get back to the way I was … Continue reading →
Juliet’s Revision of BHR 2002 April 26, 2011 I had a hip resurfacing (Birmingham Hip) on 5/10/02 (left hip). I was 50 years old. Very fit, a keen skier, tall and slim. I had done my research and decided that resurfacing was definitely for me, but the first consultant I … Continue reading →
Jeff’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Dolan 2011 November 28, 2011 I had my surgery on 11/15 (LBHR) and it will be two weeks tomorrow. I see the surgeon on Tuesday (11/30) for my first post op visit. So far, everything has been going better than expected. I will be on crutches … Continue reading →