Tag Archives: Birmingham hip resurfacing
I Want a Hip Resurfacing But am Concerned About the Negative Response in the Medical Community
A new member of the Hip Talk Discussion Group is considering hip resurfacing, but very concerned about the negative press and the medical communities not supporting hip resurfacing. Patricia Walter, owner of the Surface Hippy Website, responded to his concerns about hip resurfacing in the following article: Hip Resurfacing is … Continue reading →
David’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2013
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 →
Jim K’s 13 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
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 →
Clarke’s 15 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008
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 →
15 Year Anniversary of BHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006
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 →
The Evolution of Contemporary Hip Resurfacing by Mike Tuke
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Dr. Mont Interview
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 →
14 Year Anniversary Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing by Dr. De Smet 2006
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 →
Donny’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2018
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 →
10 Year Anniversary of Toby’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Cobb 2010
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 →
5 Year Anniversary of Pete’s Hip Resurfacing
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 →
20 Year Update for David’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2013
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 →
11 Year Update Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2008
Read Steve’s Original Hip Resurfacing Story Here: http://surfacehippy.info/steve-lee-hip-resurfacing-dr-su-2008/ 11 year anniversary today with left BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. Happy with the device. I’ve been active skiing, racquetball, hunting and fishing. -1 month post op with right BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. The right hip is not as bad as … Continue reading →
10 Year Update Boomer’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2011-2012
Read Boomer’s Original Story Here: http://surfacehippy.info/boomer-hip-resurfacing-bhr-with-dr-rector-2011/ I am coming upon my 10 year bilateral anniversary of my hip resurfacing, so i needed to have my blood checked for metal toxicity.All was well. At 5 years my Cobalt level was at 7.1 and Chromium was at 4.8. Today my Cobalt level … Continue reading →
9 Year Anniversary Hernanu’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Snyder
9 Year Anniversary of My Hip Resurfacing Surgery with Dr. Snyder in 2010 Read Hernanu’s original story here: http://surfacehippy.info/hernan-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-dr-snyder-2010/ I figured I’d check the hips as well, for my (almost) nine year anniversary of my hip resurfacing. The hips looked great, had blood work done for Cobalt (I guess they … Continue reading →
Mark Merz’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schultz 2016
orthowisconsin Published on Apr 24, 2019 Mark discusses his bilateral hip resurfacing done several months apart in 2016 by Dr. Schultz at Ortho Wisconsin Continue reading →