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 →
No regrets – live life while you can!!! In 2009 I was 34 and running about 20-30 miles per week and surfing every chance I had, but something wasn’t right. It was taking more and more miles on the road to get my stride warmed up and pace going and … Continue reading →
liz-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-dr-kusuma-2012 Liz’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2011/2012 My name is Liz and I am a healthy and active 43 year old. As I write this, I still can’t believe I have had bi-lateral hip resurfacing!. I just had my one year check up and I feel like I … Continue reading →
In the summer of 2009 I had to find a fix for the pain I experienced every time I played Senior Softball. At age 64, I was using pain killers at every game. A fellow player told me I probably needed hip surgery, but he recommended resurfacing over a total … Continue reading →
Arrojos Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2012 April 9, 2012 Hello from Arrojos hospital bed! Did indeed have it done today. Dr. Su told me this morning, the worst that could happen due to my past week is that I’d feel lousy. I told him I am already going to … Continue reading →
June 24, 2011 45 and scheduled for resurfacing in September (although I am only doing one hip at a time)!! I was recently diagnosed with OA in both hips. it sounds like I have a little more pain than you. my OA has caused me to give up a lot … Continue reading →
Stephen Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Callander 2012 I’m 58, super active, and live in the Lake Tahoe area. Among other activities I’ve run for 35 years and that, combined with other activities and some suspect genes (thanks Mom) led to the deterioration of my hip. I got the OA diagnosis … Continue reading →
John’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Drinkwater 2010 December 12, 2012 This week marks the 2 year anniversary of my new hip. This web site was a huge comfort and source of info as I prepared for surgery and I always intended to come back and share my story but somehow … Continue reading →
N. Smith’s Hip Resurfacing Revision Due to Heterotopic Ossification 2012 October 06, 2012 I’m a 54 yr old male and had a resurfacing over 18 months ago and it has been a nightmare from day one – been unable to lift my leg, walk without a stick or do almost … Continue reading →
Aerial’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2011 August 16, 2011 I was diagnosed with severe arthritis in my right hip in July. I have had hip pain since 2008. I have been through all the conservative measures including hip arthroscopy due to a labral tear and bone spurs. That surgery … Continue reading →
Jeff’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Pritchett 2012/2013 April 1, 2012 I’m 37 years old and have been playing basketball once a week for the last five years or so. In August I started distance running, running 20-25 miles a week. In October I ran a half-marathon (1 hr. 35 min.) … Continue reading →
FRS’s Hip Resurfacing Professor Yates 2013 I’m 43 year old male and I’m from Perth in Australia . About two years ago I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left hip . Over the last two years I have had many injections spend thousands dollars on medication . Spent thousand … Continue reading →