I had bilateral BHRs performed by Dr. Keggi at CJRI/St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT this summer (L:June 10, 2015 R:July 22, 2015) by the anterior approach… …Other than a very minor wound healing issue, I’ve had no complications to speak of — Dr. Keggi did say that I was … Continue reading →
Read Complete Study Here Regardless of whether patients underwent total hip arthroplasty or surface replacement arthroplasty, 40% of young and active patients in this study experienced pain around the hip following surgery. …420 patients younger than 60 years with a pre-symptomatic were studied… … patients who underwent THA experienced greater … Continue reading →
Several years ago (2011) I required my second hip operation (first in 2004). Living in mainland China I decided to have the consultation & surgery performed in Hong Kong. After some searching & some awful consultations I finally, & luckily, got recommended to Jason Brockwell. I wont go into the … Continue reading →
“I’ve been remiss in not visiting this website often enough & passing on my experiences to others regarding the Hong Kong options! … I would recommend him without hesitation for his fine care, advice & skills…” Read more of George’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brockwell here: George’s Hip Resurfacing with … Continue reading →
December 7, 2013 I make myself home in the bilateral section of this wonderful site. May I introduce myself: German, female, 56, living in China since 2006. Hobbies: painting and riding motorbikes to the beautiful countryside of China. Otherwise I am not sportive; retired architect. My count down to surgery … Continue reading →
2nd Anniversary is today! Life is great! No problems, no restrictions, no funny feelings anywhere…..nothing. I do what I want to do without thinking if I can do it. In 4 weeks we fly to South Africa to make a motorbike ride on the famous Gardenroad. Three years ago, that … Continue reading →
The issue of cup slippage in the immediate postop period is a controversial one. While bone ingrowth takes around 6 wks. – the hydroxy apatite to bone chemical reaction can occur much more quickly. If we surgeons feel that the cup is not perfectly tight ( press fit) during the … Continue reading →
May 25, 2015 This is my first post and I am scheduled for bilateral hip resurfacing by Dr. Bose in July this year. I am nervous as hell as I have never spent time in hospital let alone an operation of such calibre. I am scared of the general anaesthetic … Continue reading →
Update May 27, 2017 I’m sharing my story because I know that there are others who are experimenting with what it is possible to accomplish physically with resurfaced hips. I have been a life long runner, although the only official race I ran was the Marine Corp Marathon in 1987 … Continue reading →
December 30, 2015 It is 11 months since I joined the site, which was invaluable pre op, and likewise even today at 8 months post op. Thanks to Pat and all the contributors, excellent work all! It’s just over 8 months since my op, and as posted previously things are … Continue reading →
January 3, 2012 I had horrific heterotropic ossification from a prior surgery that practically froze my hip in place. This in turned caused the need for further surgery an hip resurfacing. My hip resurfacing was on 06/06/2011 by Dr. Su. To prevent further complications with heterotropic ossification I had to … Continue reading →
As of June, 2014, I am on the road back to full activity, including I believe basketball within the next six or eight weeks – no reason to push it. I’ll be 57 shortly and my BHR will be 4 years old by Christmas. I have no concerns whatsoever that … Continue reading →
December 29, 2015 7-1/2 years on left and 3 years on right and still going strong. I cannot emphasize enough that it takes continued exercise, stretching and conditioning to keep your new (or old) hips going strong. Add a few pounds and go through a lazy spell and I will … Continue reading →
December 25, 2015 Gave myself a christmas treat and went for my first post op ride.Just over three months since my BHR,and feeling good so got hold of some troy Lee padded shorts and did a 23km hilly road ride on my MTB.It was my old after work quick training … Continue reading →
December 25, 2015 Read GZ’s full storie here Gave myself a christmas treat and went for my first post op ride.Just over three months since my BHR,and feeling good so got hold of some troy Lee padded shorts and did a 23km hilly road ride on my MTB.It was my … Continue reading →
July 17, 2017 On the 7th July, 2017 , I celebrated my 3rd Anniversary of BHR Left side. Wow, how the time has disappeared and how I am able to compete “pretty well” in Triathlon, all be it , at Sprint and Standard Distance. The hip has never been better … Continue reading →
Read Full Study Here Hip arthroscopy after hip resurfacing arthroplasty is a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic tool according to a medical study in France… …The researchers had an established diagnosis confirmed and address by arthroscopy in 41 patients. The majority of these patients had iliopsoas tendinosis or excessive metal wear..
Continue reading →Read Complete Study Here Patients who underwent total hip resurfacing arthroplasty experienced significant improvements in general health-related quality of life measures 6 months following surgery, according to results… … included 12 studies with a total of 1,898 patients who underwent total hip resurfacing arthroplasty…
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