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 →
I Want a Hip Resurfacing But am Concerned About the Negative Response in the Medical Community
A new member of the Hip Talk Discussion Group is considering hip resurfacing, but very concerned about the negative press and the medical communities not supporting hip resurfacing. Patricia Walter, owner of the Surface Hippy Website, responded to his concerns about hip resurfacing in the following article: Hip Resurfacing is … Continue reading →
What Equipment Will I Need At Home After Surgery by Patricia Walter
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 →
Pete M’s Hip Resurfacing 2015
November 18, 2021 7 Year Update Left BHR and 4.5 Year Update Right THR My turn to announce another anniversary – 7 years of BHR left hip, and 4.5 years ceramic THR right hip. No hip problems as such, although I always feel the BHR side around the scar and … Continue reading →
David’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2013
22 Year Update November 17, 2021 About a week ago my right hip celebrated its 22nd anniversary. Still behaving impeccably (and putting my knees to shame). Left managed a mere eight earlier in the year. Managing a couple of tennis matches each week. Still very grateful for this terrific procedure … Continue reading →
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing vs Total Hip Replacement
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing vs Total Hip Replacement by Smith & Nephew 2016 Continue reading →
3 Year Anniversary Grahamn’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Othman 2019
Today marks 3 years since i had my Left Hip resurfaced by Mr Othman at Grantham Hospital UK. I have been back at my previous levels of work and exercise for quite a while now, and ‘touch wood’ have not had any major issues to date. Regular cycling, swimming and … Continue reading →
Jim K’s 13 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
October 1, 2021 Every year since 2008 I’ve meant to post a “yea, another year with my hip” First time I’ve actually remembered. Anyway, hip was resurfaced Sept 22, 2008 by Dr Pritchett in Seattle. Have not had one iota of a problem since. And want to thank this Pat … Continue reading →
Clarke’s 15 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008
September 29, 2021 I wanted to update that things are still going great. As noted, I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Mont 15 years ago and my left 8 years ago. I seldom if ever think about them and continue to be as active and engaged as ever. … Continue reading →
Nadine Soffer 20 Year Update Hip Resurfacing Dr Schmalzreid 2001
Patricia, thank you so much for your excellent website. I joined surfacehippy over 20 years ago when gathering info about my hip surgery. I had my hip resurfaced at JRI by Dr Schmalzreid , I was 50 Years old . Now, almost 20 years later I’m still going strong . … Continue reading →