Read Chuck M’s Full Story Here Four years later and my hip still continues to improve. This year was a big improvement for my resurfaced hip toward a more natural function and feel. But, this did not happen without a renewed effort. In my first year post op I was … Continue reading →
…All in all the surgery and recovery has gone very well. I have been very impressed with everyone at Proliance, Dr. Pritchett’s practice, and the folks at Swedish. Plus, I have so much confidence in Dr. Pritchett that I know my surgery was done as well as it could have … Continue reading →
I am just over one year removed from right hip resurfacing surgery (BHR) performed by Dr. Anton Plakseychuk at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been hesitant to report, because it has only been a year, but the results have been so dramatic, that I feel the need to … Continue reading →
Read G’s Full Story Here December 8, 2016 Update I have been away from the site for 5 plus years… It’s like I never left… Then the resistance to HR was very evident by the THR community. I had had a very bad bone on bone for years, my wife … Continue reading →
Read Joe’s Full Story Here I am just over one year removed from right hip resurfacing surgery (BHR) performed by Dr. Anton Plakseychuk at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been hesitant to report, because it has only been a year, but the results have been so dramatic, that … Continue reading →
One Year Update Published on Aug 24, 2016 – John Gentry competed in Marathons, Duathlons and Triathlons for several years. At 50 years old his hip pain kept him from competitions. After Panorama’s Double Birmingham Hip Resurfacing he now is back in the race.
Continue reading →August 31, 2010 I’m now seven weeks post-op and feel great. Last week my surgeon, Dr. Su, said that my recovery was “off the charts”. I’m going to the gym and doing whatever I can to get back to the way I was 5 years ago before OA hit. I … Continue reading →
October 15, 2015 My name is Rob, I have been reading information on this site since 2012, and never posted anything. I figured if other stories have helped me, maybe my story could help someone else. Words cannot express how helpful this site has been to me! Thank you Pat! … Continue reading →
November 30, 2011 I am new here and scheduled for BHR with Dr. Brooks on December 20. I’m also a marathon runner. I know Dr. Brooks says I shouldn’t run for a year, which pains me. December 31, 2011 I had left BHR with Dr. Brooks on December 20. He … Continue reading →
Pete M’s Original Story Here November 19, 2016 UPDATE – my left hip’s second birthday! All is still well. I suspect the scar will always feel a bit strange but the joint itself is great and gives no concern despite all the use it gets, which includes 46 5km races, … Continue reading →
I was a little nervous leading up to the surgery. Who wouldn’t be? The anticipation of pain, the anesthesia, the inherent risk of surgery. I watched every video and read every article on your site. I made sure the house was in good shape. I only have 3 steps getting … Continue reading →
Read Jim’s Full Story Here November 15, 2016 – Wow, does time fly when you’re having fun. I had my bilateral surgery with Dr Scott Marwin on 11/15/11. Being bilateral, I was able to stay at NYU Langone for nine days total having PT three times a day. On the … Continue reading →
Quick Summary, I can not be more happy with my decision to do this so far. It’s incredible. I put both my socks on before I went walking with no help. Every day there is something else that makes this better. If you’re in pain and not doing things in … Continue reading →
November 28, 2010 I had my surgery on 11/15 (LBHR) and it will be two weeks tomorrow. I see the surgeon on Tuesday (11/30) for my first post op visit. So far, everything has been going better than expected. I will be on crutches for three weeks (one to go!) … Continue reading →
March 30, 2015 – I am a former mountain bike racer and was racing at a very high level at one time. I still keep in top cycling shape and after 7 weeks, I am already at full strength on the bike and just 2 weeks ago, it seemed like … Continue reading →
August 1, 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 without … Continue reading →
July 30, 2016 This forum was invaluable in my decision making process so time to give back. I am a 55 year old active male originally from the UK, but have lived in Orlando for 30 years. I am 6 feet tall and weigh 195 pounds. Back in 2012 my … Continue reading →
Read Jeff’s Full Story Here April 16, 2014 – I am 3 1/2 years post surgery. I had my left hip done. I took the first six months off for recovery. Started training in May 2011 and did my first competition in March 2012. I am a black belt in … Continue reading →