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 →
June 18, 2013 out of surgery for 3 hours. All went well, pain is managble so far. Was a 2 1/2 hour operation as there was a lot more wrong then good June 22, 2013 I would have checked in sooner. Been figuring out which position is best in the … Continue reading →
I had the same experience meeting with other surgeons in Pittsburgh that [many had]. They did not do hip resurfacing. Some had strong opinions against it, but none of them had ever performed it. I evaluated everything and went with Plakseychuk. Because my surgery was so recent, I don’t have … Continue reading →
Read complete Mastertrack Article Here Read Arnie’s 2012 Hip Resurfacing Story With Dr. Su Here M55 Arnie Pollinger of Holliston, Massachusetts, is a rare bird — he runs roads and sprints. Recently, he wrote me: “I realize my running and jumping might not be noteworthy except for the fact that … Continue reading →
January 7, 2016 I had my left hip resurfaced on January 4, 2016 by Dr Lombardi of Morristown, NJ. I had my right one done 4 years prior by a different surgeon. Would you believe me if I told you that I was walking around the entire hospital,alone, with crutches … 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 →
May 25, 2015 This is my first post and I am scheduled for bilateral hip resurfacing by Dr. Bose in July this year. I am nervous as hell as I have never spent time in hospital let alone an operation of such calibre. I am scared of the general anaesthetic … 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 →
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 →
May 29, 2015 I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr Scott Marwin at NYU/HJD. Home the next day, and five weeks out I am now beginning to feel MUCH better. Still somewhat stiff and sore, but I am walking and biking, played golf (walk, no ride) last Saturday, and … 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 →
Published on Sep 7, 2014 6 months from second hip resurfacing completed a 2.5 mile run and a few short hill repeats.
Continue reading →August 26, 2012 I am a 28 year old male who underwent BHR on my left hip on June 13, 2012. I was 6 weeks 75% weight bearing on crutches and then at around the 7 week mark I hit about a dozen golf shots from 100 yards away. The … Continue reading →
May 14, 2014 My name is Jerry and I had hip resurfacing surgery on my right hip 2 weeks ago. I am 54 years old and live in Meridian Idaho. My recovery is ging very well I think. I am walking without a cane or crutches for the last week … Continue reading →