October 11, 2007 Dr. James Verner did my surgery. Not sure how many he’s done, but in the Detroit area, he’s one of the more experienced with BHR and I would HIGHLY recommend him!! I’m six weeks post-surgery today. I gave up any walking assistance (crutches/cane) after four weeks – … Continue reading →
January 17, 2012 Right now I feel a little bit of soreness near the incision, but they just turned on the ice unit, so I’m feeling relief already. When I say soreness, it’s very minor — maybe 2 out of 10. The very nice nurse told me they usually remove … Continue reading →
9 Year Anniversary 2019 I figured I’d check the hips as well, for my (almost) nine year anniversary. The hips looked great, had blood work done for Cobalt (I guess they just track that now in that office), it came back at 1.0 with both hips. So the progression has … Continue reading →
Hench’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Rector 2010 April 27, 2010 Today is two weeks post op. My procedure was done by Dr. Rector in Boulder, Colorado. If anyone is looking for a qualified doctor in the West, Dr. Rector is the person and Boulder Community hospital and staff were wonderful. My … Continue reading →
Heff’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Ball 2010 August 16, 2010 Had my BHR (right side) installed by DR. Scott Ball and his team at UCSD Med Center Thornton Hospital La Jolla California on 8-9-10.I made my decision to use Dr. Balll mainly through this website and friends and people I … Continue reading →
November 10, 2008 I just got my hip resurfaced Monday, 7 days ago. I guess I didn’t know 100% of what to expect, but I did have some ideas, wish I found this website before I went in instead of after, but am very glad I found this site, its … Continue reading →
Bob C’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2005/2008 Bob C. L Biomet (cemented) Dr. Gross July 11, 2005 R Biomet (uncemented) Dr. Gross July 9, 2008 I can’t tell you how indebted I feel to Dr. Gross, Ms. Webb, and Midlands Orthopedics for restoring my active lifestyle. I … Continue reading →
17 Days Post Op I had a successful resurfacing with Dr De Smet 17 days ago and am feeling very strong. While I was in Belgium my wound began to look red in a couple of places and I was put on anti-biotics for 8 days to prevent infection. There … Continue reading →
After having my left hip resurfaced in July 2007, for my recovery I focused on PT exercises, water walking and exercises, and swimming. I also gradually increased my regular walking. I went from two crutches to one crutch, to a cane, to nothing, then to one trekking pole for trails … Continue reading →
10 Year Update January 2018 I recently realized that my 10 year anniversary of my hip resurfacing is here! I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. De Smet in late 2007. About five years ago, I had my metals level checked and sent the results to Dr. De Smet…his … Continue reading →
My husband had an LBHR with DeSmet yesterday and all I can say is "WOW" Everything has exceeded our expectations. We arrived at the Villa Cento Passi on November 5th around noon. We were greeted by the Villa staff as if we had just arrived home. Our luggage was taken … Continue reading →
Hi Pat, Just wanted you to know I returned from being De Smetted this weekend — and he IS truly the best. The whole experience really was — dare I say,almost even "enjoyable" — and I am so grateful to have found you, your website, and all the helpful information … Continue reading →
Friday, June 01, 2007 3:01 PM Dear family: This is a report to my hippy friends and relatives, so just quit reading if there is more medical or Gent detail than you ever wanted to know. Goodness, I had forgotten how rotten one feels 2 days after surgery– sore, exhausted, … Continue reading →
Pauline Hopkins Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Mark Bloomfield 2003/2004 I have had 2 BHR’s. One done in May 2003 at the age of 58 by Mark Bloomfield. The 2nd one done in July 2004 at the age of 59 by Mark Bloomfield. They still feel good to date. Pauline Hopkins
Continue reading →Angus’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2003 and Dr. Kim 2013 Being a surgeon myself, I knew how important it was to find a doctor who had done hundreds of procedures with very few problems. I was fortunate to find Dr. Paul Kim right in my own backyard…well, almost; … Continue reading →
Matt Cook Bilateral 1/22/2012 LBHR 3/9/2012 RBHR Dr. Scott Ball matt-cook-bilatera-dr-ball-2012 Published on Oct 14, 2012 Doctor Scott Ball, Dustyn and Team perform my first of two hip resurfacing/replacement using the Birmingham Hip by Smith and Nephew. Fantastic experience with Doctor Ball and UCSD Thorton Hospital. I’m a 44 year … Continue reading →
Carl Fletcher 14 Year Anniversary of BHR with Mr. McMinn in 1998 Published on Oct 4, 2012 In 1998 Carl Fletcher received a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Mr Derek McMinn. Over the last 13 years Carl has lead a busy and active lifestyle. Since his operation to combat hip arthritis … Continue reading →
Marty Micek Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2012 Detroit Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeon Philip Schmidt specializes in the less invasive Brimingham Hip resurfacing procedure, which preserves the patients’ joints and has a faster recovery time.
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