6 Year Update Jon’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2011
Read Jon’s full story here BHR with McMinn December 2011. Joint continues to function really well with no complications. Very active.
Continue reading →Read Jon’s full story here BHR with McMinn December 2011. Joint continues to function really well with no complications. Very active.
Continue reading →19 Month Update May 2019 I’ve just got back from the 2019 Pontevedra ITU Aquathlon World Championship race for male 55-59 Age Group. What an amazing experience – loved it! I placed 36/40 in my age group race – 1K open water swim then transition into 5K run. Swim was … Continue reading →
Dr. Dee Alaska Vet from the television show on Animal Planet received a polyethylene hip resurfacing procedure from Dr. Pritchett and returned to her very active Animal Medicine and Surgery Practice
Continue reading →I have compiled video clips in chronological order, over a period of 6 months, from the day of surgery, my recovery, rehab and physical therapy activities, to my return to kiteboarding. I had severe arthritis in my left hip. I chose to have Hip Resurfacing over Total Hip Replacement so … Continue reading →
Published on May 27, 2016 A question regarding dental procedures or minor surgical procedures and the use of antibiotics to prevent an infection after someone has had a total joint replacement is discussed.
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Continue reading →I have been cleared for all activity without restrictions. I am now playing singles tennis without holding back. I am out of shape (for 95 degree singles tennis), and still feel not as flexible or as strong, but have had no pain even after 2 hours of drills and playing. … Continue reading →
Published on Jun 28, 2017 – Former Defence Minister Lord Andrew Robathan came to see Mr McMinn when he was having trouble with his bilateral ASRs implanted in London. In 2013, Mr McMinn Revised his Left ASR to a Ceramic-on-Metal Birmingham Mid-Head Resection (BMHR). In 2015, Mr McMinn Revised his … Continue reading →
July 31 , 2016 Just had bilateral resurfacing with Dr. Su. I too was forced out of the butterfly after about 40 years playing, and became more of a Phil Esposito. I went in for surgery on a Thursday came out Saturday and was hobbling around my house on Sunday … Continue reading →
March 16, 2017 I am a 61 y.o. woman with “bone on bone” osteoarthritis of my left hip and a chronically low white blood cell count. My recent research indicates that metal-on-metal resurfacing (like with BHR and Biomet devices) poses additional risks for folks with autoimmune disorders like me. So, … Continue reading →
Peter Smith Published on Oct 10, 2017 Short discussion about Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet, Gent, Belgium.
Continue reading →Published on Mar 29, 2018 Professor Cobb Interview About Hip Resurfacing 2017 from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo. Professor Cobb discusses hip resurfacing in general and his experience. He also talks about the future of hip resurfacing. MSK Lab is currently involved in the H1 Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty study for … Continue reading →
Read His Full Story Here October 5, 2017 Backing up to march 21/13 I had my right hip resurfaced with Dr Gross – I was in the Ontario queue for hip resurfacing but due to bone on bone debilitating my life the line for dr Schemitsch was well over 2 … Continue reading →
Nine year update: X-rays look great. Chromium 1.6 ng/ml; Cobalt < 1 ng/ml. Retired May 1, 2016. Skied at least 40 visits last winter. Playing racquetball during the winter/spring. Bagged 6 blue grouse last spring. Bagged forked horn moose 10 days ago and packed entire moose out in quarters over … Continue reading →
At age 67, the onset of osteoarthritis in my right hip was precipitous and debilitating. The chronic dull pain led to many sleepless nights and uncomfortable days. My wife (an internist) happened upon an article about BHR in one of her medical journals and suggested that I explore this procedure. … Continue reading →
In July of 2006, a month before my wedding and in the first year of my thirties, I thought I pulled a muscle in my thigh. I let it drag on for about six months, continuing my usual recreational activities of golf, softball, and ice hockey. Finally in January of … Continue reading →
Many people want to tell the world about their hip resurfacing, so I have designed logos for Surface Hippy Gear products. I now have two stores that feature different suppliers. The QUEENSBORO Store has beautiful embroidered items. I have used their items many times. http://surfacehippy.qbstores.com/ In the past I used Zazzle since they have a… Continue reading →