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I Want a Hip Resurfacing But am Concerned About the Negative Response in the Medical Community

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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 a very special method of replacing a hip. Ever since I began this website in 2005, hip resurfacing has never been widely accepted by the … Read the rest

David’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2013

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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 and the surgeon’s skill.

 

20 Year Update

Mr McMinn replaced my right hip with a BHR twenty years ago (followed by another on the … Read the rest

Jim K’s 13 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008

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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 and this site, it was so much help in finding a surgeon and easing fears before surgery. All the success stories were invaluable.

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Clarke’s 15 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008

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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. I’m in the gym most days either doing 3 miles on the treadmill or 30 minutes on the bike. I continue with my abductor/adductor exercises … Read the rest

15 Year Anniversary of BHR Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2006

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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 replacement for the right candidate – normally younger people that are very active and want no restrictions. I started my website https://surfacehippy.info in 2005 to

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Mr. McMinn Hip Resurfacing Stories

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Dr. Mont Interview

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Dr. Michael A Mont Hip Resurfacings to date Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at Lenox Hill 130 East 77th Street 11th Floor New York, New York 10075

Dr. Michael A Mont
2600+ Hip Resurfacings to date
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at Lenox Hill
130 East 77th Street
11th Floor
New York, New York 10075
(212) 434-6880
Website
  Email: Mmont@Northwell.edu

Dr. Mont Live Chat Transcriptions Available Here:

Dr Mont Live Video Chat May 2, 2018

Dr. Mont Live Chat February 22, 2012

Dr. Mont Live Chat September 17, 2008

Dr. Mont Live Chat September 3, 2008

Dr. Mont Live Chat August

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14 Year Anniversary Patricia Walter’s Hip Resurfacing by Dr. De Smet 2006

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March 15 is my 14 year anniversary of my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing by Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006.

Patricia Walter and Dr. De Smet in Belgium 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. His patients were very supportive and helpful in making my decision.  I did not have health insurance at the time and did not want a

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Donny’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2018

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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 to be, mostly golf. Hip feels totally normal. No pain. No mobility or range of motion issues. Complete return to normal life. It’s been such … Read the rest

10 Year Anniversary of Toby’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Cobb 2010

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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 available here:  https://surfacehippy.info/tobys-hip-resurfacing-with-professor-cobb-2010/

More Professor Cobb Stories available here: https://surfacehippy.info/category/hip-resurfacing-stories/professor-cobb/… Read the rest

5 Year Anniversary of Pete’s Hip Resurfacing

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Read Pete’s Original Story Here: https://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 climbing and cycling but had to stop running for a couple of months. Since then have gone from strength to strength – long days in … Read the rest

20 Year Update for David’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2013

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Read David’s Original Story Here:  https://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 to be, including tennis a couple of times a week, cycling, motorcycling etc.

I regard myself as very fortunate that this surgery came along just … Read the rest

11 Year Update Steve’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2008

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Read Steve’s Original Hip Resurfacing Story Here:  https://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 the left hip was, but it is bone on bone and I know better so I’m proceeding with the hip surgery earlier. Looking forward to… Read the rest

10 Year Update Boomer’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2011-2012

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Read Boomer’s Original Story Here: https://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 is 3.8 and my Chromium level is at 4.6.

I am delighted with the results. Life is good! Hip Resurfacing has worked wonderful for … Read the rest

9 Year Anniversary Hernanu’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Snyder

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9 Year Anniversary of My Hip Resurfacing Surgery with Dr. Snyder in 2010

Read Hernanu’s original story here:  https://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 just track that now in that office), it came back at 1.0 with both hips.

So the progression has gone : First test – Chromium … Read the rest

16 Year Update Bev’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2003

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Back in the day (2002), when I was doing my research, someone who was a friend of a technical employee at the manufacturer of the BHR, said Dr. DeSmet was known to have the best hands in the business. Between my husband and I we have tested the premise four times and have followed the progress of many others…all are delighted years later. Wonderful hands and a wonderful caring man.

Also, despite taking the hard … Read the rest