My surgery was at St. Joes in Colorado by Drs. Gargaro and Swenson. So far, so good. I’ll be throwing on diving gear in a couple weeks. August 4, 2012 I hit one year on June 9th 2012, and my hip is performing beautifully. I have some stiffness in the … Continue reading →
May 9, 2008 I am 34 year old male and just had my hip resurfaced in Hattiesbug, MS. I am 2 days post-op and already feel better. My doctor is Richard Conn and he used the Cormet Hip Device. I cant say enough about how wonderful he and his staff … Continue reading →
Just wanted to thank the organizers of this discussion group and contribute my own success story. After 3 years of increasingly excruciating left-hip pain (after years of basketball, running and skiing, not to mention a family predilection of osteoarthritis), I finally got the diagnosis. I’m glad I waited as long … Continue reading →
November 8, 2010 Bilateral BHR surgery was performed by Dr Scott Marwin at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases on 9/28/10. 61 year old male 6’1 220# good physical condition. Required 2 units of Blood due to blood loss and resulting low blood count. Incisions were 10-12″ 38/44 staples Transferred to … Continue reading →
January 26, 2011 First of all, thanks to Pat for putting this site together and to all who post here. I found this site to be extremely helpful and comforting as I went through my journey. I fully intended to post earlier and then with my progress but I became … Continue reading →
August 21, 2011 I am 37 and I am scheduled to have my left hip resurfaced (Conserve Plus) in 3 days. I just wanted to thank Pat and all of the Hip Talk members. This website and discussion forum has been invaluable. Like many of you, I received conflicting views … Continue reading →
March 29, 2010 I had the BHR put in my right hip on 3/23. I am 41 year old male, and a competitive cyclist. Dr. was Creg Carpenter out of Chelsea, MI. The incision is 8 inches long, and he went in from the side (latererly). S&N device. I was … Continue reading →
June 24, 2009 I had hip resurfacing June 4 by Dr. Andrew Carter in Newport News, Virginia, using the direct anterior approach. I was his tenth resurfacing patient even though he has been doing thps with this approach for many years. No muscles are cut. they are only retracted with … Continue reading →
December 7, 2008 On 11/18, I had the RBHR. After the numbness wore off, I realized the biggest pain was inside my leg about 8 inches long between my knee and groin. It seemed something had been strained or torn during the surgery. This has decreased greatly, but, for the … Continue reading →
Left for surgery at 7:30 am – forecast of snow had us on the road earlier just in case. Uneventful ride to Newton-Wellesley however. Arrived at N-W at about 9:30 checked in for the surgery, and waited till about 10am for the first papers to sign, then was taken to … Continue reading →
October 24, 2007 I live in Jupiter Florida and had my resurfacing done by Dr. Vince Fowble, who I found on thanks to your web page. I have also had discussions with Paul who posts occasionally onto this site who also had resurfacing done by Dr. Fowble. I can personally … Continue reading →
November 4, 2007 I am 50 right now, but have been dealing with the hip pain for about 5 or 6 years. I’ve just had my 3rd Cortisone injection on Friday, 11/2, when I went to see Dr. Kuesis. My other ortho MD was right for THR and would not … Continue reading →
April 02, 2011 I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Kenneth Kress at Resurgens in Atlanta yesterday morning. Since I was able get around with a walker and do stairs, Dr. Kress gave me the option of going home that same evening. The majority of his total hip patients … Continue reading →
October 7, 2009 I had my surgery in the Bronovo Hospital in Den Haag, Netherlands on 2 October 2009. Components were Zimmer 56 mm Femoral Component into a 62 mm Acetabular component on my left hip, they look huge on the x-ray! Post surgery my Dr (Hr Steenmeyer) described what … Continue reading →
November 25, 2009 I had arthritis pain in my hip starting about 8 years ago. After a few years I thought I would try taking glucosamine and chondroitin. After a few weeks I noticed a significant improvement. I was able to live fairly comfortably for the next 4 years. However, … Continue reading →
May 5, 2008 I’m 38 and I have just had both hips resurfaced (I am 6 days post the second op, the first was done 13 days ago). I am worried that the flexion contractures I had pre-operatively will stay, as when I try to lie flat on my back, … Continue reading →
Updates January 11, 2017 Just passed six years myself, nothing to report! __________________________________________________ Original Story September 11, 2010 Background I am a 47 year old martial arts enthusiast and instructor. I was diagnosed with OA about 10 years ago; I now realize that this was due to femoro-acetabular impingement, and … Continue reading →
Saturday, December 22. 2007 I’m 52 yr old male New Zealander around 90kg and 178 cm tall who has kept active and in relatively good shape. For me the first indication of hip issues was the severe pain I felt after completing a half marathon run. From that point on … Continue reading →