November 27, 2022 Hip Resurfacing Update

Packman’s Original Hip Resurfacing Stories Here:

https://surfacehippy.info/packman-hip-resurfacing-dr-gross-2013/

https://surfacehippy.info/packmans-second-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-schemitsch-2017/

Just had my 5 year checkup on the left hip resurfacing (Schemitsch – London ON Canada). X-rays according to Dr. S, were outstanding / excellent. He examined my walk and said he could not tell I even had hip surgery.

I have sent the x-rays down to Dr. Gross for right hip resurfacing  review as I don’t get to South Carolina on any quasi-regular basis.

I don’t think about my hips in any aspects of my daily life or activities. I play golf (mostly walking – 4 times a week, just resumed playing winter ball hockey in a gym at age 64.

Dr. Schemitsch said one could get 30 years of service+ out of BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing)  if one avoids heavy sustained impact sports.

Thank you Pat and the frequent comments by posters such as Hernau – they certainly gave me the confidence in making the right decision to preserve bone and elect for Birmingham Hip Resurfacing surgery providing your femoral head and bone density is sufficient.