Read Complete Article Here Michael Puertas has been playing squash for three decades, racking up an impressive record. Then three years ago, pain in his right hip began to wake him up at night. He knew surgery was inevitable but he didn’t want to give up squash… …Dr. Robert Barrack … Continue reading →
Read Complete Article Here …Conventional hip replacement has the potential risks of postoperative dislocation, bone loss extending to the metaphyseal and diaphyseal femur, and gross migration of the femoral component. Stress shielding of the proximal femur can occur with rigid intramedullary fixation of stiff metallic THA stems. Conventional joint replacement … Continue reading →
Mr McMinn has been named in the top ten of the ‘Science’ sector for his pioneering invention – The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR). The McMinn Centre is delighted to see Mr McMinn receive this recognition for his determined hard work over the years. To see the full list including Mr … Continue reading →
Vicky Marlow, Patient Advocate who has sadly passed on, interviews Pat Campbell about Metal Ions and Pseudotumors in 2009. Dr. Pat Campbell from Vicky Marlow – Patient Advocate on Vimeo.
Continue reading →View Complete Study Here Studies were searched for in the Medline database, Embase, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Highest mean or median ion concentrations of Cr and Co after a minimum of 1 year of follow-up were extracted and grouped according to sample- and articulation type, and average … Continue reading →
Published on Dec 2, 2014
Continue reading →Read Full Abstract Here Tan TL, Ebramzadeh E, Campbell PA, Al-Hamad M, Amstutz HC …it may be beneficial to investigate the long-term outcome of hip resurfacings using metal-on-polyethylene in the 1980’s. We report the long-term survivorship and modes of failure of a cementless metal-on-polyethylene resurfacing. Ongoing developments using the lessons … Continue reading →
Published on May 27, 2014 – Hip Replacement in her early 30s. My activity level is better than ever. “Since having my hip resurfaced, there really isn’t anything I can’t do.”
Continue reading →Since his left BHR hip resurfacing procedure Ron has not skipped a beat! Scuba diving, tai chi, road biking, and downhill skiing are all activities that he is back out enjoying pain-free. “Since undertaking my hip resurfacing surgery, I have participated in more than 200 scuba dives in all … Continue reading →
Dr. Buechel shares information about his bilateral hip resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett on December 15, 2015. Dr. Pritchett and Dr. Frederick Buechel, Sr. renowned orthopedic Surgeon, implant designer and innovator, also discuss hip resurfacing and history of polyethylene resurfacing. This is a very interesting and informative video.
Continue reading →Don’t miss Ron A’s hip resurfacing story. His BHR is 10 years old. He is still going strong with 200+ scuba dives in all kinds of conditions and locations, and attained a PADI Divemaster rating through extensive training and testing. Read Ron’s Story Here or Here: http://surfacehippy.info/hipresurfacing/stories/dr-rogerson/818-ron-a-s-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-rogerson-2006
Continue reading →Dr. Pritchett interviews Dr. Frederick Buechel, Sr. renowned orthopedic Surgeon, implant designer and innovator. They discuss hip resurfacing and history of polyethylene resurfacing. Dr. Buechel also shares information about his bilateral hip resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett on December 15, 2015. This is a very interesting and informative video.
Continue reading →46 years old and surfing again on the north coast 13 weeks after hip resurfacing procedure done by Professor Bill Walter. I custom ordered the surfboard I’m riding whilst still on a cane during my rehabilitation. Shaper just looked at me at the time..like really? Footage is a bit rough … Continue reading →
Full Story Here Surfing after hip resurfacing. Professor Bill Walter. from greg staveley on Vimeo.
Continue reading →December 23, 2014 I’m 33 years old. I was an active mountaineer and runner through most of the 2000s but developed severe chronic deep aching in both of my hips (right-side much worse) in late 2008 and was diagnosed with FAI (cam) -caused osteoarthritis. I ended up having bilateral hip … Continue reading →
5 Year Anniversary November 3, 2020 5 years for me today I had a right hand side BHR with Dr Ronan Treacy. General life, I don’t even think about the hip. Haven’t for a long time. I sometimes notice the smaller Range of Movement on that side when doing things … Continue reading →
Today (March 15, 2016) is the 10th anniversary of my BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device by Smith and Nephew) surgery. My BHR is still going strong with no problems at all. It feels just like my other unoperated hip – normal. I traveled to Dr. De Smet in Belgium in … Continue reading →
Dr. Gross is The Best! He resurfaced my very tricky left hip with a CAM deformity when I was just 41, in 2010. Never an issue with it, and the best possible outcome. I’m still thrilled beyond words. He’s an excellent surgeon.
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