Today (March 15, 2016) is the 10th anniversary of my BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device by Smith and Nephew) surgery. My BHR is still going strong with no problems at all. It feels just like my other unoperated hip – normal. I traveled to Dr. De Smet in Belgium in … Continue reading →
Melissa’s Original BHR Story http://surfacehippy.info/melissa-martin-bhr-revison-dr-ball-2011/ The last two years have brought increasing groin pain, instability, and popping/clunking on a regular basis. Two months before my 4th anniversary I became so alarmed at the consistent instability that I obtained x-rays and cobalt and chromium blood tests. Patient advocate, Vicky Marlow, had … Continue reading →
I had bilateral BHR performed by Dr. Keggi at CJRI/St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT this summer (L:June 10, R:July 22) and would be glad to answer questions. http://www.orthonewengland.com/services/hip/hip-resurfacing/ I actually started the process with Dr. Brooks but, when my insurance would not cover Cleveland Clinic out of network … Continue reading →
I had bilateral BHRs performed by Dr. Keggi at CJRI/St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT this summer (L:June 10, 2015 R:July 22, 2015) by the anterior approach… …Other than a very minor wound healing issue, I’ve had no complications to speak of — Dr. Keggi did say that I was … Continue reading →
December 30, 2015 It is 11 months since I joined the site, which was invaluable pre op, and likewise even today at 8 months post op. Thanks to Pat and all the contributors, excellent work all! It’s just over 8 months since my op, and as posted previously things are … Continue reading →
As of June, 2014, I am on the road back to full activity, including I believe basketball within the next six or eight weeks – no reason to push it. I’ll be 57 shortly and my BHR will be 4 years old by Christmas. I have no concerns whatsoever that … Continue reading →
May 2, 2015 My first three days post op were tough, and only after a horrendous vomiting session and a better nights sleep did I awake Friday feeling like everyone else! I tried walking, I tried sitting up, and it seemed any “upright” time would make me dizzy and sweaty. … Continue reading →
Uploaded on Jun 7, 2011 George Bogdanovich talks about how much pain he was in before his surgery. After three months he was pain free. Dr. Steven J. Merkow was enthusiastic and friendly. Dr. Steven J. Merkow genuinely cares about what he does. Continue reading →
Read Danny’s Hip Resurfacing Story, Part 1 Here February 12, 2015 Well I am now officially a bilat. The operation was not routein however. It took Mr Treacy 45 mins and there were some complications. I bled an awful lot in theatre and think there was a lot of Spurs … Continue reading →
In the hip, the round end of the femur (thigh bone) fits snugly into the pelvic socket acetabulum) and is cushioned by cartilage. When the joint is damaged, the resulting pain often is treated with medication. If that doesn’t help, hip resurfacing surgery may be an option for younger, more … Continue reading →
November 30, 2015 Celebrating the four year anniversary for my first BH. Life is good, and I have no limitations or problems with either of my hips. However, I still can’t dance, and I still have an allergic reaction to home improvement projects and yard work. These hips are really … Continue reading →
November 28, 2013 I’m 9 months post operation with Dr. Brooks. My hip is getting stronger everyday. As someone replied in another post, I place an inflatable ball against the wall and stand about 2 feet away with the ball between my backside and the wall. From there I squat … Continue reading →
November 11, 2013 I’m typing this from home. Surgery went great on Friday. That night I was on Percocet and oxycodone alternating every two hours. My pain was a 2 or 3 on a 10 scale. But, all that medicine caught up with me around 7:00 am. I sat on … Continue reading →
November 20, 2015 Stuart Gray – 12 months post-op from Dr Bose in Chennai. Just got back from surfing nice wee waves up the coast, skied hard out all winter. Got so much good information, inspiration from your website. Very big cheers. Continue reading →
Update April 12, 2015 Pamela Waugh I believe I’m the small female Dr. Brooks is referring to that had hip displasia with a tilted pelvis. It’s been 8 months since my surgery and I thank God everyday that I was a candidate for this surgery. I have absolutely no pain. … Continue reading →
Jamie A’s Testimonial about his right BHR 5/19/14 with Dr. Rogerson. Continue reading →