Fredrick’s Hip Resurfacing SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai 2016
Published on Feb 28, 2016 SIMS Hospital – Vadapalani, Chennai
Continue reading →Moira’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing BHRs 12/22/09 & 7/21/09 Dr. Vail
Dr. Vail is such an amazingly skilled surgeon and lovely gentle, humble human being that I would give him the highest recommendations to anyone considering a BHR or THR. Dr. Vail has performed bilateral BHRs on me and I am a new woman thanks to him! I had my left … Continue reading →
Steve Dana Hip Resurfacing Dr. Vail 2008
Thank you so very much for your website – I’m grateful for the quality and organized delivery of the information available here – I plan to return to the site in just a few minutes, provide a donation, and buy a fun t-shirt. There is nowhere else to go for … Continue reading →
Michael Broder Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Vail 2003
Update: 11/14/07 Michael reports no problems with Wright C+ resurfacing (3/31/03) at 4 years, 7 1/2 months April 6, 2010 I am a diagnostic radiologist in North Carolina. I joined Yahoo Surfacehippy over 8 years ago. I just passed my 7th resurfacing anniversary. Like most surfacehippys, I really don’t think about my … Continue reading →
Deb Podany’s Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmidt 2008
I had my hip resurfaced Monday morning on June 16th by Dr. Schmitt in Commerce, Michigan. I had been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and had been in constant pain (5-6 on a standard pain scale of 1-10) for months before my surgery. I developed pain in my leg more than … Continue reading →
Cathy’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2008
Update March 8, 2017 Hard to believe it’s been almost 9 years! My BHR is doing great! After my surgery on May 8, 2008, my recovery went very well and I biked over 600 miles from June – September of 2008. That might not be normal but I can tell … Continue reading →
Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmitt 2010
June 6, 2010 I’m about to do my LBHR with Dr. Philip Schmitt in metro Detroit. He’s done about 700 BHRs so far, and according to his office he’s got a great success rate – only 6 failures/revisions. I apparently was born with femoracetabular impingement & have arthritis (10y+ at … Continue reading →
Pamela’s 14 Year Anniversary with her BHR from Dr. De Smet 2002
March 20. 2016 My Dr. De Smet hip is 14 years old now and still going strong too!!! Best decision we ever made! March 2, 2013 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Both Cliff and I had BHRs with Dr. De Smet in October 2002 – I was a left and he … Continue reading →
Al’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2010
November 20, 2010 I had my left BHR surgery with Dr. Schmitt on 16-Nov-10 and it went well. I started walking with a walker on the second day and went home on 18-Nov. No too much pain. Incision is healing well. Today’s is day 5 and swelling is pretty extensive … Continue reading →
Dustin’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmitt 2012
My name is Dustin and I received an LBHR on 6/18/12. I am 24 years old and have not had anyone to talk to around my age about surgery/recovery from a BHR. My surgeon is Dr. Schmitt based out of the DMC in southeastern Michigan. I am now 3 days … Continue reading →
Virtual Hip Resurfacing Animation by EDHEADS
Published on Feb 27, 2016 Virtual Hip Resurfacing Surgery is a science game for students, patients, and their caregivers to take on the role of a surgeon and complete a hip resurfacing surgery while learning about the procedure, the technology, and health risks and benefits. Activity includes photos of real … Continue reading →
Maggie’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2010
One month ago, I lay in Sinai Hospital in Baltimore recovering from bilateral hip resurfacing a la Dr. Michael Mont. I’m a 49 year old active married professional woman 2 kids from Philadelphia with severe osteoarthritis. Your website helped lead me to Dr Mont after failing to find a surgeon … Continue reading →
Wayne Dolly’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2010
I am a 49 year old state highway heavy equipment operator. I have arthritis all through my body. Over the years my hip gave me some trouble but it would come and go until 2 1/2 years ago when it came and stayed. The pain got worse and worse until … Continue reading →
Melissa’s BHR Revision to THR by Dr. Ball 2011
Melissa’s Original BHR Story http://surfacehippy.info/melissa-martin-bhr-revison-dr-ball-2011/ The last two years have brought increasing groin pain, instability, and popping/clunking on a regular basis. Two months before my 4th anniversary I became so alarmed at the consistent instability that I obtained x-rays and cobalt and chromium blood tests. Patient advocate, Vicky Marlow, had … Continue reading →
SAF’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2003
15 Year Anniversary – January 29, 2017 On this day in 2003 my right hip was resurfaced by Dr. Gross. I was one of the first few hundred that had the procedure done in this country, as part of the original Corin FDA clinical trials. I’m from NYC, and every … Continue reading →
SAF’s Hip Resurfacing 2015 with Dr. Marwin and 2003 with Dr. Gross
November 16, 2015 When I had my first done with Dr. Gross nearly 13 years ago, there were no options in the NYC area, where I live. In fact, there were very few surgeons doing the procedure in this country. I was part of the original FDA clinical trials, and … Continue reading →
Mary Hacker’s BHR and THR Keeping Her Active with Dr. Yun 2011
Uploaded on Sep 21, 2011 Mary shares her story of how she feels after undergoing hip replacement and hip resurfacing and whether or not it has slowed her down at all. Mary is a Southern California Personal Trainer.
Continue reading →Firefighter Patrick’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing With Dr. Raterman 2012/2016
February 13, 2013 Feb,22 2013 will be my 1 year postop. So far so good. Work as a firefighter and playing ice hockey twice week in Fort Myers, Florida.. My right resurfaced hip (Dr Raterman,Tampa) does not give me any issues whatsoever. May have to get left one done in … Continue reading →