June 6, 2013 One week out. About to toss my very cool and blinged out Mobilegs crutches as I don’t really need them. The only trouble is the killer migraine from trying to kick the Nucynta. I tried to stop it at day 3, but the nights can be challenging. … Continue reading →
February 28, 2009 I am recovering nicely at age 62. I have no pain, but swelling has been a problem for me. Even after icing a lot I still have trouble with the calf of my leg being quite uncomfortable by evening. I leave the ice machine on all night … Continue reading →
February 14, 2017 – I’m now six months post op. I’m back to practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and did some live rolling(sparring) last night. Hip felt great, no problems. Read Jay’s Full Story Here
Continue reading →January 26, 2017 I am 8+ years out of having a right hip surfaced from Doctor Gross. I am still good, I almost never even think of the day I could not walk and still do not know I have had my hip done. I believe now that I will … Continue reading →
January 27, 2017 It will be 8 incredible years for me in February! So glad I did it! Read Mari’s Full Story Here
Continue reading →January 29, 2017 I am about 8 ½ years out at this point. I also am very happy with my resurfaced hip from Dr Gross. At 65 I am still skiing hard 6 to 8 hours every day during the winters, and surfing, tennis, and windsurfing every day during the … Continue reading →
Update January 16, 2017 This coming July I will have had my first replacement for 4 years and December will be 4 years for the second. I can tell you that the decision to get them done has been nothing less than life changing!! I have been able to return … Continue reading →
Friday 20th January 2017 Make Resurfacing Great Again! This InaugurationDay, Mr McMinn says ‘Make Resurfacing Great Again’, pictured here with Joseph Daniel (McMinn Centre Director of Research) and Terry Smith (Managing Director of Jointmedica). (Left to Right: Joseph Daniel, Mr Derek McMinn & Terry Smith) Mr McMinn’s latest invention, the … Continue reading →
On July 5, 2017 I had a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing surgery performed by Dr Morgan and the University of Minnesota Hospital. I am posting updates daily for the first week for 6 month, then monthly for the first year. Continue reading →
I had my second Birmingham hip resurfacing surgery done by Dr. David Palmer just this past May. I was so pleased with the patient care that I received but most of all with Dr. Palmer. I cannot believe how good I feel now just 7 weeks post op. I tend … Continue reading →
Friday 6th January 2017 Australian Boxing Legend Anthony Mundine gears up for long-awaited re-match following Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) surgery with Mr McMinn Last March, superstar boxer Anthony Mundine flew all the way from Australia to the United Kingdom to sort out his hip troubles. Anthony had been suffering from … Continue reading →
We have all heard or seen countless stories of a person who contracts a debilitating illness that robs them of any reasonable quality of life. The doctors give the family no hope of improvement even to the point of telling family members to let their loved one go. But due … Continue reading →
January 14, 2017 – I think my lack of activity in this forum could be viewed as a good thing. I don’t think about my hip resurfacing at all and haven’t in quite a few years. I have been living life as if it never happened, but of course it … Continue reading →
I am 37 years old man, living in The Netherlands and I had done this year a L-BHR on 3 February and a R-BHR on 4 August, 6 weeks ago. My story is pretty similar to most, but I would like to highlight some key learning’s during my process. · … Continue reading →
January 11, 2017 – Just passed six years myself, nothing to report! Gary is a martial arts enthusiast and instructor. Read Gary’s Full Story Here Continue reading →