Exactech Announces Shareholding Acquisition of JointMedica, Signaling Return of Hip Resurfacing
Exactech Announces Shareholding Acquisition of JointMedica, Signaling Return of Hip Resurfacing
Continue reading →7 Year Update Pete’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2015
Pete’s 7 Year Update of Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2015. Doing great and very active.
Continue reading →Nick’s Hip Resurfacing with Professor Cobb 2021
I have decided to post my experiences after finding this forum so useful in giving me confidence to proceed. Was particularly good to hear the experiences and note the normal ups and downs during recovery so I had some idea what to expect. So I hope my experience can also … Continue reading →
3 Year Anniversary – Dan’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019
3 Year Update January 4, 2022 I’m coming up on my 3-year anniversary of Bilat resurfacing with Dr. Gross.Nothing short of amazing. Playing Hockey a couple times a week, skiing, hiking, kayaking CL5. Now it’s just other parts of the body that ache :-). Did the Presidential traverse in NH … Continue reading →
Eugene’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2021
My Hip Resurfacing Story My story started 6 years ago when I was diagnosed with a stress fracture in my femur. I was fitted with a DHS (Dynamic Hip Screw). I was able to do most things after my rehabilitation but running became painful and not worth it. My hip … Continue reading →
Wally’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schemitsch 2016
I had my hip resurfaced in June 2016 by Dr. Schemitsch at age 46 and had an excellent experience. (BHR – left hip only). Very professional and knows his stuff. Just wanted to share in case any other Canadians may come across this site. My surgery was all covered by our … Continue reading →
20 Year Update Rob Farley Hip Resurfacing Mr. McMinn 2000
May 3,, 2020 76 yrs now and first resurfacing was done on the 22nd Nov 2000 , the other one was done in 2015 . All still good Thank You . Regards Rob 18 Year Update Rob Farley’s Hip Resurfacing Mr. McMinn 2000 May 3, 2018 – I’m in good … Continue reading →
Brian’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet 2019
Update December 2021 I’ve been busy playing at ”Lumberjack” cutting trees damaged in the recent storm and for sure without you/Koen de Smet/MatOrtho ReCerf -I’d not have been able to do so. AUGUST 2 2021 – BRIAN’s YEAR 2 POST OPERATIVE UPDATE C on C Re Cerf with Dr Koen … Continue reading →
Dr. Gross Interview
The continuing controversy – Thomas P. Gross MD. 7/4/2015 Young women who desire a more functional hip replacement were recently dealt a large blow when the smaller sizes of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) device were withdrawn from the market by Smith Nephew Richards because the 10-year revision rate for women was higher than for…
Continue reading →Joe’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2016
5 Year Update December 16, 2021 Joe’s bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2016 Five years ago this week I underwent bilateral hip resurfacing surgery with Dr. Gross. I can’t believe time has gone by so fast. This was the best medical decision I have every made! Happy Holidays to … Continue reading →
High Metal Ions, Pseudotumors, Metalosis & ALVAL
Article by Patricia Walter and Hip Resurfacing Surgeon Patients and prospective patients are always concerned about the complications that could occur after a hip resurfacing surgery. The typical problems include femur neck fractures, dislocations, loose acetabular cups, improperly positioned acetabular cups, high metal ions, infections, pseudotumors, ALVAL and metalosis. There has been a… Continue reading →