Original Complete 2016 AOANJRR Report Here Note by Patricia Walter: This information is only for hip resurfacing in Australia. Many experienced hip resurfacing surgeons have personal series of HR which are more positive than the results below. Summary of 2016 AOANJRR Report by Patricia Walter PRIMARY TOTAL RESURFACING HIP REPLACEMENT … Continue reading →
Read Quig’s Full Story Here October 11, 2016 I made it! It’s truly amazing how the time has sailed by. It’s been one hell of a year and I absolutely could NOT be happier with my decision to have my hips resurfaced. Thanks again to Pat and to everyone who … Continue reading →
About Me: I’m 64, short (5′ 5″), and active/athletic (cross-training 6 days/week, including yoga). I used to be a runner, mountain biker, rock climber, and skier, but hip and back conditions gradually limited my primary activities to hiking and backpacking, which are the most important to me anyway. My Long-Developing … Continue reading →
October 12, 2016 As some background to my bilateral surgery – I’m a 37yr old female. 9 years ago I put my SIJ out playing squash but never got it seen to as v shortly thereafter was sick for 3 years with chronic fatigue. After getting better from that illness … Continue reading →
October 11, 2016 I had my right hip resurfaced, BHR, by the amazing Dr. Peter Brooks in 2008. I was 50 yrs. at the time and due to an injury I developed severe avascular necrosis. The surgery was a huge success and my hip is still going strong. I developed … Continue reading →
Read Jim’s full story here Update: October 6, 2016 : My retirement has been awesome thanks to these hips. If it wasn’t for HR, I’d be sitting, probably in a wheelchair, watching TV all day. Instead my wife and I travel all over, mostly to short distance triathlons. Hawaii, California, … Continue reading →
Published on Sep 23, 2016 “I’d never want to consider a life without activity,” says avid runner and biker Gary Derheim. But a hip fracture nearly brought his sport to a screeching halt. At Baylor, Gary was treated with an advanced, new procedure called hip resurfacing. “Before the procedure,” he … Continue reading →
Published on Aug 30, 2016 Professional boxing champion and former National Rugby League player Anthony Mundine has travelled halfway around the world from Sydney, Australia to undergo Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) surgery with Mr McMinn in Birmingham. Anthony has been dealing with the pain in his left hip for … Continue reading →
Read Dan’s Full Story Here October 6, 2016 – 5 years yesterday on my left BHR, doing extremely well. No issues with the implants, walk 20-25 miles/week motivated by keeping weight off to extend hip life, which has improved overall health measurably. Walk at just under 4mph consistently on hilly … Continue reading →
Read Boomer’s Full Story Here October 1, 2016 Update Last Saturday I was able to climb to the summit of Mt Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado at 14,439 feet. I have been working up to this challenge for about a year, but had failed in my two previous attempts. … Continue reading →
Read Blinky’s Full Story Here October 5, 2016 – I will offer my eleven month report: Running. Two 5ks under my belt now. The second was a little faster, averaging 10:55mm. Subjectively, it felt much better, whether due to better pacing or just being further along I can’t say. No … Continue reading →
March 18, 2014 I have intractable pain 26 ½ months later after my bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacing implants at all times, albeit minimally less than before my hip replacements. My hip implants feel like they painfully slip out of place when I walk half a block, and they hurt when … Continue reading →
Read Two4One’s Full Story Here September 15, 2016 – First, I want to correct that I had my last ceramic and titanium bilateral hip revisions (to a failed bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) completed in November 2014 – not Nov 2105. Secondly, after an almost 2 year recovery, I can most … Continue reading →
June 14, 2008 I am a 41 year old soccer coach from ireland and would like to share my last few days experince with you all. It is now 9 days after my resurfacing and starting to really feel that progress is here. I had surgery in Blackrock clinic , … Continue reading →
Read More of John’s Story Here July 7, 2008 I am a 56 year old male athlete, who is three weeks post resurfacing with Dr Gross. Despite 10 years of discomfort and loss of ROM, I was able to stay very active. A month before my surgery, I tried a … Continue reading →
October 3, 2016 – I just completed my 3rd Half marathon down now to 6 minute K’s with still some issues but getting there for an younger old fella it is great. I feel sorta normal. I have lost the pain when stopping after the 2 hours now as it … Continue reading →
Read Jake’s Full Story Here October 3, 2016 – I just wanted to give an update as I have just completed a Spartan Beast two weeks ago. It was 16+ miles in Killington, Vermont, 30 obstacles, and 7000 ft vertical. Tons of up and down and very hard on the … Continue reading →
Read Patrick’s Full Story Here March 9, 2016 I’m a 51 year-old firefighter who is 3 weeks post op from having my left hip resurfaced by Dr Raterman out of Tampa. Dr Raterman resurfaced my right hip 4 years ago and I’ve had great results ever since doing that surgery. … Continue reading →