November 8, 2021 – Jim’s Original Story Here It’s been a great 10 years! Thank you Pat, for all the important information that you make available on this site. Thank you to Dr Scott Marwin, who I found on this site. He performed the bilateral surgery for me back when … Continue reading →
Both hips done 12 years ago. Just finished 9 day, 100+ mile XC ski vacation at Lake Tahoe CA. Amazing trails and no issue with my hips, my wife complains I am faster with “ball bearing hips”. Enjoying the pain free fun outside.
Continue reading →February 1, 2022 1st hip – June 2020. September 2020 returned to caddying (5-7miles of walking/jogging) 2nd hip – April 2021. August 2021 – Returned to caddying. November 2021 – Started playing pickleball for first time and move as well as Iprior to any hip issues. Total flexibility and strength … Continue reading →
Today my resurfaced hip turns 1! Thank you Lord and thank you Dr Pritchett.
Continue reading →ReCerf is momentarily stopped to evaluate the 500 prothesis that have been done and looking at the 2-3 year results. There is one revision done because of a failure and that is now being studied closely. As this is still a study, such a case, even if it is only … Continue reading →
April 3, 2020 I’ve waited until now because I didn’t want to jump the gun. I’m very aware that things can go wrong. I’m over the moon with my new Hip resurfacing. All the information on this web site about searching for a good Surgeon to rehab have been a … Continue reading →
July 6, 2018 I’m single, live alone, and have much the same friend relationships as you. I had resurfacing on 02-28-2018 and had planned for a normal recovery alone but awakened after surgery to the news that I’d be on the extra-slow recovery program due to some severe acetabular erosion … Continue reading →
October 3, 2021 I just ran my first post surgery race – 10K road race in Minster OH. Hit a 37:58 at a 6:08 pace. 85th percentile in Age Grade which is National level and close to International (>90th), which I was before OA kicked in. Hip continues to improve … Continue reading →
Exactech Announces Shareholding Acquisition of JointMedica, Signaling Return of Hip Resurfacing
Continue reading →Pete’s 7 Year Update of Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2015. Doing great and very active.
Continue reading →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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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…
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