Mike F’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2013 July 31, 2013 Two days after my surgery I was walking more briskly than I expected with a wheeled walker in the hospital. I think I pushed the envelope a little after I was released on July 17th. My cell phone ‘drowned’ … Continue reading →
Current Update 3/29/2016: It was 3 years ago this month that I was officially diagnosed with OA and told to go home and take Advil and return in 10 years for a THR. Thank God for this site and Dr. Gross — this site allowed me to have hope and … Continue reading →
Jezza’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2012 November 23, 2012 I had left BHR last Tuesday from Mr. McMinn and can’t believe the difference in my hip already. The story in brief is that I suffered a traumatic dislocation and acetabular fracture last august whilst playing cricket. Cue 3 operations … Continue reading →
Jerome’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2010 I am 50 and postponed my surgery for about 8 years. I dealt with the pain with inactivity. I stopped running and playing soccer. I reduced my aerobic activity to only an elliptical machine. My tipping point came when I realized I condition … Continue reading →
Jennifer’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2010 January 3, 2010 I am having my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Su next week. I am 35 years old, considered a little young to have this surgery according to Dr. Su. I have had left hip pain since an injury about 4 … Continue reading →
Jean Marie’s Hip Resurfacing 2011 July 8, 2011 I am an active and busy 37 year old elementary school principal and mother of 5 who had a hip resurfacing on my right hip three weeks ago. Reading posts of people my age and even younger has reassured me that I … Continue reading →
Jen’s Hip Resurfacing Revision 2005 I had resurfacing done on my right hip with the Wright Conserve Plus in 2004. It lasted about a year before one of the screws snapped and it had to be converted to a THR. Unfortunately, that device didn’t work for me – but its … Continue reading →
Jen’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Martin 2011 November 7, 2011 I’m three weeks out until my BHR surgery. I used to be a marathon runner until osteoarthritis sidelined me (I’m 39 years old). My orthopedist says I’m an ideal candidate for BHR but insists I cannot run again post surgery. … Continue reading →
Jeff Goodall’s Hip Resurfacing and Revision 2004 December 18, 2011 I had hip resurfacing on my right hip in late 2004. Everything seemed fine for about two years then I continued to have considerable clunking. I went to Physio and he was concerned enough to send me back to surgeon. … Continue reading →
Jeff’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2010 April 28, 2010 I’m two weeks post op from Rector as well (LBHR on 4-12-10), we likely were in hosp at same time! And I ditto your results, Dr. Rector and team were great and my recovery is likewise going very well. The … Continue reading →
John’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Antoniou 2009 March 3, 2009 I first heard of hip resurfacing back in 2002 when my brother-in-law had one done in England. At the time I had no hip problems so his descriptions, whilst fascinating were purely academic. Yes hips were fine then. Knees, that … Continue reading →
Jeanie’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008 I’m 41 and had my left hip resurfaced in August. I had degenerative joint disease which was secondary to dysplasia. Apparently, my hip was dislocated at birth and no one noticed for 11 months! When my parents finally brought me to a specialist, … Continue reading →
Jeff’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2012 March 14, 2012 Woke up about 1:30 today .Don’t even remember getting the spinal. Still a little loopy from the sedatives. I don’t think it’s the Nucynta. Typing is a struggle. PT came to walk me about 5 or so. We could not … Continue reading →
Jazz’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2010 May 31, 2010 I am totally new to Surface Hippy, but find the site to be enormously helpful. I will continue to make use of all the information presented, especially physical therapy tips. I am almost 8 weeks post bilateral hip resurfacing, and I’ve read … Continue reading →
Jaze’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2009 July 24, 2009 I’m 16 days post op. Dr. Gross performed a hip resurfacing on my right hip July 8, 2009. I spent one day in the hospital and flew home to Evergreen CO. I hit the ground running, so to speak, … Continue reading →
Jay’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Crofford 2011 February 26, 2009 The quick is I am a 41 yr old Male, I need a RBHR, I think. My Injury was in Iraq 2003. The fracture was called a ‘pulled grion’ by Air Force medical folks. My hip really degraded very fast … Continue reading →
Jane S’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Bose 2008 I returned from having my hip resurfaced by Dr. Bose in Chennai on April 18, 2008. For years I was told by my local orthopeds that I had a compressed disc leading to nerve impingement which was causing severe sciatica. They sent … Continue reading →
Evant’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2013 January 24, 2013 As of today I am 3 weeks post-op. So far I feel happy to be cautious and not push my recovery. I’m able to walk short distances with 1 crutch and all feels ok. I still occasionally take pain killing … Continue reading →
