Dave’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013 June 14, 2013 I am 6 weeks out from my Birmingham Hip resurfacing operation. I had the surgery with Dr.Kusuma at Grant Bone and Joint Center in Columbus Ohio. I’m sorry I waited 2 years to be able to walk without pain again. … Continue reading →
Kate’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Moss 2013 May 25, 2013 My name is Kate and I have just had a resurfacing to my right hip at age 41. I live in Haslemere and had the operation in Chichester, West Sussex by Mr. Moss. 13 years ago I was walking down … Continue reading →
marco-polo-hip-resurfacing-dr-delle-valle-2013 Marco Polo’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Della Valle 2013 March 30, 2013 I thought I would post some additional observations now that I am 6 days post op: – I continue to be impressed with the organization and responsiveness of Dr. Della Valle’s office. They took care of all … Continue reading →
Fig’s Hip Resurfacing Story with Dr. Weeden 2013 May 17, 2012 I had an appointment last year with Dr. Weeden who does THR and BHR. I am 54 and he said a BHR would be possible for me. I have not spoken to anyone who had hip resurfacing by Dr. … Continue reading →
Podgornymd ‘s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Rector 2013 April 9, 2013 I am scheduled to have BHR next week and for past 2 months my back has been killing me to the point i have become sedentary. I am actually an emergency physician who is very active mainly competing in ultraendurance … Continue reading →
Triplet Mom’s Revision 2013 I had a LBHR on April 16, 2009, 4 months after having a bilateral knee replacements. My hip was a lot worse than my knees, but I needed to be able to walk to rehab the hip, so Dr Rafael Klug (Kaiser) and I decided that … Continue reading →
chris-hip-resurfacing-dr-kusuma-2012 Chris H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2012 As a gunshot survivor, I suffered from partial paralysis that led to the eventual degradation of my right hip. At age 16, I had a major hip reconstruction that left my right foot mostly paralyzed — this was a very sad … Continue reading →
Ron’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010 My name is Ron and I am 65 years old. I have always been a busy body and love to work outside on my pool and then yard. I have always been an active person. 3 years ago, I began having pain in … Continue reading →
John Vukovich’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013 When I learned about the arthritis in my hip by my family doctor, he recommended talking to Dr. Kusuma. On my first visit he explained all of the options that were available to me and told me that it was my choice … Continue reading →
Gazza’s Hip Resurfacing Story with Dr Kim 2013 March 28, 2013 After getting so much great information from this site I thought I would share my story. Probably there is not much that is different from others experiences, perhaps the Canadian (Ontario) health service experience maybe of interest to some. … Continue reading →
Rick Draper – Dr. Brooks LEFT side BHR, Dec. 21, 2009 I was about 48 years old when I knew my basketball days were over, having felt that awful feeling of bone on bone and limping back to work. I had been playing ball regularly at lunchtime as a staff … Continue reading →
Justermeister’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013 May 4, 2013 This is my first post after months of research on this website. As a matter of fact – I found my second opinion – and my surgeon from this website. Dr. Clarke. A little back story on me – … Continue reading →
5 Year Update Fifth year still had some nice improvement (believe it or not). This also marks my fifth season back playing soccer. Every season I’ve had little nags here and there (Achilles, hamstrings, calfs, etc) but the hip has been injury free. When my conditioning wanes a bit in … Continue reading →
7 Year Update I am the ex jockey and cutter/reined cowhorse rider that has a right hip resurfaced with Dr Sparling in Vancouver, WA (Wright C+) 7 years ago at age 45 (petite female). I am still doing great, no complications and can pretty much do whatever I want pain … Continue reading →
John’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2012 December 12, 2012 Today marks 14 days Post Op with Dr. Brooks. I woke up in the OR as they were finishing the glue and putting on the bandage. As they wheeled me into Recovery, Dr. Brooks came over and handed me my … Continue reading →
Jeff Asman Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2012 My name is Jeff Asman. I am a commercial industrial painting contractor I am currently 54 years old and I live in Dublin Ohio. In 2009 I went to a orthopedic back doctor for a strained back I hurt while playing … Continue reading →
Doug Zimmerman Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013 June 09, 2013 I am in my mid 40’s and 2 post post op from my Birmingham Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma. My hip was previously in really bad shape for the past 5 years or so. I had a bad limp … Continue reading →
Ian Cheal’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2001/2004 Hip Resurfacing Hiker Ian Cheal’s 1200 Mile End-2-End Walk (BHR McMinn Centre) Ian Cheal reflects on the bilateral hip resurfacing operations that have enabled him to continue his active lifestyle. The intrepid walker is making his way across the United Kingdom … Continue reading →