How Can I Help Support the Surface Hippy Website? 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…
Continue reading →Updated 7/9/2015 Selection of a surgeon 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,…
Continue reading →Owner and Webmaster of Surface Hippy Updated 8/15/2013 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…
Continue reading →Thoughts about Hip Resurfacing and Surface Hippy Website 6/15/08 Why Do I Maintain the Surface Hippy Website? Hip Resurfacing is very near and dear to my heart – and left hip. I believe it is a wonderful option to a THR, total hip replacement, if you are a suitable candidate. People with painful hips want…
Continue reading →Why I Chose a Hip Resurfacing Instead of a Total Hip Replacement BHR vs THR 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…
Continue reading →What Equipment Will I Need At Home After Surgery? What Items 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…
Continue reading →Updated 12/12/2012 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…
Continue reading →What if I Have a Skin Allergy to Metals? Can I have a Hip Resurfacing? 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…
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