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 with steep inclines and loose rocks. I was reluctant to use two trekking poles, because I really didn’t know how to use them, and they … Read the rest
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 reply was that it looked like my hip would be fine for at least 100 more years (metals levels were fine). Since then, I’ve done … Read the rest
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 to our room (#6) and we were told that lunch was being served in the Villa’s restaurant. The food was incredible and we were able … Read the rest
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 all the other hippies have put out. I am 2 weeks post op today, and although still not really sleeping well, I’m walking around my … Read the rest
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, depressed, weepy, wondering with every twinge if you have messed up your hip again. Peg and Pat, you bilaterals have my undying admiration.
This morning … Read the rest
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… Read the rest
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; I practice in Toronto and Dr. Kim works in Ottawa, a five hour drive East…but is it ever worth it.
Dr. Kim has the unusual … Read the rest
Matt Cook Bilateral 1/22/2012 LBHR 3/9/2012 RBHR Dr. Scott Ball
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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 old male who basically used up his hips due to sports. The ball was genetically a little out of round and it caused severe arthritis … Read the rest
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 Carl has taken up a number of sports including paragliding.
Carl talks about his experience with the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) and how it has … Read the rest
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.
Doug Hendee Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2012
Published on Jul 26, 2012
Doug Hendee was highly active—playing lacrosse, running triathlons and leading exercise classes. But arthritis threatened to take away all the things he loved.
My Own Spirit Level Hip Resurfacing 2009
Published on Sep 20, 2012
I hope this gives those of you who are considering a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing some confidence to get the procedure done. I wish I had gotten it done a year earlier, because it made me totally born again hard! I remodel kitchens for a living. Before the surgery, I was basically done working at 2 p.m. because the Lortab would wear off and … Read the rest
Peter Bell’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2008
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Peter Bell maintains his busy and active life thanks to a hip resurfacing operation in 2008. Since the procedure, the keen runner completed the Everest marathon in 2011. Peter had a left Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) operation undertaken by Mr McMinn.
You can read Peter’s personal blog on our website here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/blog/?p=5
Adventurous sports enthusiast Peter Bell has a range of impressive achievements including hill … Read the rest
Hello my name is Jerry Wood. I’m 49 and I had the BHR resurfacing on the left side by Dr Philip Thomas Schmitt on May 23, 2011. It’s working great as you can see in the videos below. Training squats with 705 lbs and deadlifts for reps.
As sick as this sounds I’m looking forward to having the right side done in a year or two. I was at the point where I could barely … Read the rest
January 29, 2013
My name is Freddy Sammarone. I am 44. This was my first resurfacing (left side) by Dr. Scott Marwin. My right hip was done in 2008 by Dr. Ranawat. So I have two types of hips.
I felt compelled to post a little something on your website. Jan 8, 2013 I had a hip resurfacing done by Dr. Scott Marwin. Today is 3 weeks post op and I am on a cane. … Read the rest
Martin’s Hip Resurfacing with Sarah Muirhead-Allwood 2013
Just thought I’d share my experience to date in the spirit of this excellent site.
I’m an active 59 year-old who, until March 2012, was playing tennis two or three times a week and going on long walking holidays with my wife. Deterioration of my left hip due to arthritis put paid to all this.
So I had resurfacing on my left hip two weeks ago today, by … Read the rest
Fri Feb 23, 2007
Hi there,
I am Ioannis from Greece and in August I will be 14 years old. I had left hip AVN since early 2005, diagnosed after five months and for one year and a half I used crutches. I was told by the doctors here that I have to wait until my bones will be mature enough in order to do something about the collapsed hip of mine. Then I wished … Read the rest
December 23rd (Post Op Day 4)
In morning, breakfast then an hour of land PT with Marc at 9:30 am – ½ hour per leg. He has me lay on back in bed. He starts with a several minute light rubdown of thigh – not deep tissue or muscle, but designed to increase blood flow, using talcum powder. Next ankle flexes, then quad compressions – press back of knee into bed, hold for 5 seconds … Read the rest