Claire Louise Brown’s 19 Year Anniversary of Her Hip Resurfacing
Photo from 2 days ago – happy 19th birthday to my BHR !!!!!!!!
Continue reading →Exploring Hip Resurfacing Devices: A Guide for Informed Decisions
Navigating the landscape of hip resurfacing devices can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when weighing the options against traditional hip replacement methods. Hip resurfacing presents itself as a compelling choice, primarily because it’s designed to conserve more of your natural bone structure. Unlike the full replacement approach, which typically involves … Continue reading →
Patricia’s 15th Anniversary Video Transcript
Celebrating 15 Years of Hip Resurfacing: Pat Walter’s JourneyToday marks a significant milestone for Pat Walter as she celebrates her 15th anniversary of hip resurfacing surgery. In 2006, she underwent a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) procedure performed by Dr. De Smet in Belgium. Her life-changing experience not only improved her … Continue reading →
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing by Mr. McMinn Inventor from the UK
What is the difference between a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) and a total hip replacement (THR)? The fundamental difference between a BHR and a conventional total hip replacement (THR) is in the femoral (thigh) side. A THR has a long stem inserted into the canal in the thigh bone. Hence the natural femoral head and… Continue reading →
JointMedica Meeting in Gainesville about Polymotion Hip Resurfacing System
August 2024 – Our commercial team members Russell Walter and Tim Band, recently travelled to Gainesville to conduct a comprehensive training session for Exactech members. The session was held at Exactech’s state-of-the-art procedural skills lab, which was purposefully designed to provide an optimal environment for such intensive learning experiences. During … Continue reading →
Drs. Gross and Fowble at Midlands Orthopedics will be a Study Center for Polymotion HR Devicce
The much-anticipated Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (HR) Device has been given FDA approval for an IDE study. Drs. Gross and Fowble at Midlands Orthopedics will be one of the study centers. About The Device This implant features a cemented cobalt chrome head and a Vitamin E crosslinked polyethylene socket with a … Continue reading →
27th Anniversary of McMinn Centre First Hip Resurfacing by Mr. McMinn
The McMinn Centre is proud to announce the 27th Anniversary of the very first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing carried out by Professor Derek McMinn. This patient is still going strong 27 years after receiving his BHR! Continue reading →
Jared Manders Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2024
This video is my current hip resurfacing by Dr. De Smet story. Hip resurfacing in Belgium with Dr. Koen De Smet and continued rehabilitation in France with family. My previous hip resurfacing story is listed here: https://surfacehippy.info/jared-manders-hip-resurfacing-dr-de-smet-2008/ Continue reading →
Two-Year Results of ReCerf Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Study 2024
Two-Year Results of ReCerf Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing in an International Multicenter Cohort David Lin MBBS, Joshua Xu MD, Patrick Weinrauch MBBS, David A. Young MBBS, Koen De Smet MD, Andrew Manktelow MBBS , Paul E. Beaulé MD, William L. Walter MBBS Accepted 13 May 2024 Read Full Study Here: Conclusion: … Continue reading →
Mark Smith’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2023
I’ve great personal news to share. 6 1/2 Months PO, weather cooperating, fantastic night ride on a local mountain biking flow trail. De Smet, Adept MoM, Dec 8, 2023. Thank you Koen! April 26, 2023 Twenty weeks post op today and doing even better than expected. I’m exercising about five … Continue reading →
Stan Jakubowski’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2002
I had my left hip resurfaced in 2002 by Dr Thomas Gross in SC. I was part of the clinical trials to bring resurfacing to the US. The implant is still intact and aligned. No movement or weight restrictions. I worked airfreight, at times I had to unloaded 53′ semi’s … Continue reading →
Liz Rae’s PolyMotion Hip Resurfacing 2024
I have a PolyMmtion right hip and it is about 6 months old. I am so far very pleased in that I am basically back to normal and very active again – I am able to start running in July which was my main motivation for resurfacing. I know the … Continue reading →
Hip Resurfacing in Teenagers Presentation by Dr. Pritchett 2023
Dr. Pritchett Presentation of Hip Resurfacing for Teenagers at Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Annual Meeting in July 2023. Rarely, teenagers present with hip issues that impair their independence and impact their activities of daily living. The great physical demands placed on a teenager’s hip present a challenge if … Continue reading →
Teenage Basketball Player Receives a Hip Resurfacing From Dr. Pritchett 2023
Aug 17, 2023 Sometimes a picture or even a video is not worth a thousand words or even a few sentences. Just the same, patient’s reports about their surgical experience represent the missing link for patients making the difficult decision about whether to have surgery or the procedure to … Continue reading →
Guillermo Spinelli’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Domb 2023
https://youtu.be/ZLy_GtjnSuA?si=wHnoZIE_LVeWLRVr I share my personal experience of the recovery process from hip osteoarthritis with the Birmingham hip resurfacing operation performed by Dr. Domb at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, USA. Continue reading →
Tim Okal’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Domb 2023
At 73, Tim needed his other hip replaced. He had a hip resurfacing in 2010 and wanted that for his other hip. He met with Dr. Domb and received a second hip resurfacing. He feels is rehab and recovery is nothing short of miraculous. Continue reading →
ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Device Update by Dr. De Smet 2024
Dear Pat Here is an update of the COC ReCerf resurfacing. Ceramic on Ceramic Device: ** I have done 250 now. The study is just continuing with over 800 done worldwide. ** Now we have 5 year results. They show no real problems, beside the usual difficulties we have seen … Continue reading →