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Selecting a Hip Resurfacing Surgeon by Patricia Walter

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Selection of a surgeon for hip resurfacing is a personal choice. It is a choice that makes you feel confident that your surgery will go well, that your surgeon has a good bedside manner and you can ask questions anytime you need answers.

When buying real estate the old saying about what is important is “Location, Location and Location.” In many people’s minds the most important factor in choosing a surgeon for hip resurfacing is … Read the rest

Pat’s Corner – Articles by Patricia Walter

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I often have people write to me personally for advice and information.  I have been researching hip resurfacing for about four years.  I had my hip resurfaced March 15, 2006 with Dr. De Smet of Belgium. I have formed many opinions along the way. They are only my opinions from what I have read. I am not trained in any medical field, I am a Mechanical Engineer by … Read the rest

Articles About Hip Resurfacing by Patricia Walter

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Why Do I Maintain the Surface Hippy Website?

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Hip Resurfacing is very near and dear to my heart – and left hip.  I believe it is a wonderful alternative to a total hip replacement, if you are a suitable candidate. People with painful hips want to begin living an active life again without pain. They don’t want restrictions to their favorite sports and activities.  Hip Resurfacing offers that opportunity to return to a normal active life without the fear of dislocation and other … Read the rest

Pat’s Corner – Why I Chose a Hip Resurfacing

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My hip hurt, my body hurt and I needed a new hip. I had fought hip pain for almost ten years because I just did not want “half my leg bone cut off” to get a new hip replacement. It just did not make sense to me that doctors were still sawing off a big hunk of a femur bone to replace a hip. We sent men to the moon, had nuclear power and every … Read the rest

Pat’s Corner – How Can I Help Support the Surface Hippy Website?

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There are many ways to help support Hip Resurfacing and the Surface Hippy Website.

You can send your own personal hip resurfacing stories and photos to Pat at pwalter@surfacehippy.info

New people always like to read about other hippies personal stories.  The stories tell people what they can expect both pre and post-op and offer information about surgeons doing hip resurfacing.

You can make a small donation to help support the site, hosting and Patricia’s work … Read the rest

What Equipment Will I Need At Home After Surgery by Patricia Walter

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What Equipment Will I Need At Home After Surgery?

Everyone has slightly different needs. There are some basic items almost everyone needs and then there are things that some people want and others just don’t need.

Must Haves:

Crutches  – Normally crutches are supplied by the hospital.  I used elbow crutches and they are much easier to use than normal under the arm crutches.  Overseas hospitals use elbow crutches while US hospital still normally use … Read the rest

Pat’s Corner – Hip Resurfacing is still an excellent option 2012 despite negative media

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I would like to comment, mostly for the people new to hip resurfacing, about the negative NY Times articles and other media against hip resurfacing. All of this information is one sided. The authors and some surgeons have an agenda against hip resurfacing. The retention rate of the BHR and other devices has been recorded and the records are available to the public. The first place to look are the national registries since they are … Read the rest

Pat’s Corner -What if I have a skin allergy to metals?

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Can I have a Hip Resurfacing if I am Allergic To Metals?

Skin allergies to metals does not mean you will be allergic to a hip resurfacing device inside your body at the deep tissue level.  This is a question that many people ask. The best way to know if you can have a hip resurfacing when you have skin allergies to metals is to ask an experienced hip resurfacing surgeon. Dr. Bose has written… Read the rest