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Hip Resurfacing Personal Stories

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 9, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 7, 2024 by Patricia WalterDecember 7, 2024

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 →

Steve’s(Newdog) Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2011

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 6, 2024 by Patricia WalterDecember 6, 2024

January 22, 2011 I am almost 2 weeks post op and I can’t believe it. I arrived home one week ago (Saturday, Jan.15). I would say that the first week after surgery is probably the worst part. I was never in any real bad pain, only stiffness and soreness like … Continue reading →

Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2018

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 6, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 31, 2025

July 26, 2918 I would have to say that at least subjectively I’m doing well. The surgery began with anesthesia at 10AM and I was discharged at 6PM that evening after having been put through my paces with PT and OT who had me do a short lap around the … Continue reading →

Dr. Brooks Interview

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 6, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 15, 2025

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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 5, 2024 by Patricia WalterNovember 9, 2025

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 →

Hip Resurfacing Doctor Interviews

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 4, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 31, 2025
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Hip Resurfacing Doctors

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on December 3, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 2, 2026

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42 Year Old Female Receives H1 Ceramic on Ceramic Implant 2021

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 3, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

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 →

Claire Louise Brown’s 19 Year Anniversary of Her Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 3, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

Photo from 2 days ago –  happy 19th birthday to my BHR !!!!!!!! Continue reading →

Exploring Hip Resurfacing Devices: A Guide for Informed Decisions

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 3, 2024 by Patricia WalterJuly 14, 2025
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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 3, 2024 by Patricia WalterNovember 9, 2025
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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on September 17, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 22, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 14, 2024 by Patricia WalterApril 1, 2025

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

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 7, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

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 →

Hip Resurfacing Positive Information Articles

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 27, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 31, 2025
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Jared Manders Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2024

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 15, 2024 by Patricia WalterJuly 15, 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 →

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