Visitor’s Guide to Hip Resurfacing

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Updated 1/5/2015 Surface Hippy has a very large number of pages about many aspects of hip resurfacing. The first time visitor might be a little overwhelmed and wonder where to start learning about hip resurfacing. You might want to visit the pages listed below before exploring the rest of the website. What is hip resurfacing?…

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Hip Resurfacing Personal Stories

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There are 2200+ Personal Hip Resurfacing Stories from Surface Hippies featured. Patients tell their stories about why they chose hip resurfacing, their surgeon, their pre op and post op  experiences.  They describe their recoveries and how they returned to an active, pain free lives. The Surface Hippy Stories are categorized … Continue reading →

The Biomet Recap Magnum is No Longer Available

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Posted on Dr. Gross’s Website and previously used by Dr. Gross 11/22/2024 Alternatives for hip resurfacing The era of the Biomet Recap/Magnum has come to an end. Zimmer has stopped manufacturing this implant. After nearly 20 years of using this implant for hip resurfacing and posting the best long-term durability … Continue reading →

Dr. Brooks Interview

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Free Email ConsultationPeter Brooks MD, FRCS(C) – BHR trained McMinn 2006, Treacy 20074800 Hip Resurfacings to date ***Cleveland Clinic Indian River HospitalVero Beach, FLPhone 772-794-1444Email: brooksp@ccf.orgCleveland Clinic Website Ontario Canada BHR covered by OHIP at Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Brooks Dr. Brooks Discusses Why He Became an Orthopedic Surgeon and … Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Doctors over 1000 Hip Resurfacing Surgeries

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Hip Resurfacing Doctors with over 1000 Hip Resurfacing Surgeries Complete list of all hip resurfacing doctors available here ***Hip Resurfacing Doctor Experience Provided by Doctor *** Polymotion Trial Surgeon Free Email Consultation is noted above Hip Resurfacing Doctor’s Listing if available California Peter W. Callander, MD – BHR trained McMinn … Continue reading →

42 Year Old Female Receives H1 Ceramic on Ceramic Implant 2021

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Forty-Two-Year Old Female Patient with Dysplastic Hip.  Courtesy of Dr. Justin P Cobb, Imperial College London 42 years old underwater photographer and ex-dancer. Painful left hip with strong pain in flexion and internal rotation of the hip, a dysplastic hip with superior and anterior subluxation and joint space loss. Implanted … Continue reading →

Exploring Hip Resurfacing Devices: A Guide for Informed Decisions

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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

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Celebrating 15 Years of Hip Resurfacing: Pat Walter’s Journey Today 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 … Continue reading →

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing by Mr. McMinn Inventor from the UK

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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

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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

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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 →