Update September 4, 2023 So it is Friday, the anniversary but today’s close enough, I am a year in. Yesterday I accompanied by 78 year old dad on his stock 20 mile bike ride. Hes fit and I can never catch him in the last mile when he kicks. Yesterday … Continue reading →
Read Complete Study Here: https://boneandjoint.org.uk/article/10.1302/2633-1462.46.BJO-2023-0015.R1/pdf Hip resurfacing arthroplasty as an alternative to total hip arthroplasty in patients aged under 40 years. A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF 267 HIPS. Study. June 2023. P. N. Ramkumar, H. J. F. Shaikh, J. J. Woo, H. S. Haeberle, M. Pang, P. J. Brooks From Cleveland … Continue reading →
Patrick Kane, hockey star, has received a hip resurfacing. An article about his career and hip resurfacing is available here: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/37999418/patrick-kane-free-agency-nhl-2023-blackhawks-rangers-surgery Dr. Domb from the American Hip Institute in Illinois discusses hip resurfacing in the article: “Dr. Benjamin Domb, founder and medical director of the American Hip Institute in Illinois, … Continue reading →
I wanted to write a summary I would have liked to have found early in hip surgery investigation, and hope this helps the reader. No surgery is without risk. I’ve learned over the years that the best surgeons recommend no surgery unless absolutely necessary, and after conservative treatments are tried. … Continue reading →
BHR April-2022, Dr. Brooks, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio My top BHR thoughts/comments Thank you Pat…for all of the “surface hippy” info, stories, help, etc. The site info is priceless. I visited the site often, prior to my surgery. I visited (4) surgeons…two that did only THR…and, two that did both THR … Continue reading →
January 22, 2021 Well there are 3 of us from North America that have now become Surface Hippies. Hipmon [British Columbia], Jason [Colorado], and myself from [Ontario, Canada]. There are also over 20 Swedish people here for Hip Resurfacing. Jason and I are already back at the Hotel but Hipmom … Continue reading →
Owner and Webmaster of Surface Hippy Updated 8/15/2013 I often have people write to me personally for advice and information. I have been researching hip resurfacing for about four years. I had my hip resurfaced March 15, 2006 with Dr. De Smet of Belgium. I have formed many opinions along the way. They are only…
Continue reading →Hip Resurfacing is bone conserving and does not requiring the removal of a large portion of the femur.
Hip Resurfacing allows the patient to have an active life with no restrictions after surgery. Patients are able to return to sports and activities they love.
Continue reading →Will you perform my hip resurfacing personally or have an assistant do the surgery? How many resurfacings have you done? (not observed or assisted with or including hemi-resurfacings) Where did you train? How many complications have you had? How many resurfacing failures with revision to THR have you had? How… Continue reading →
Hip Resurfacing is very near and dear to my heart and left hip. I believe it is a wonderful alternative to a total hip replacement, if you are a suitable candidate. People with painful hips want to begin living an active life again without pain. They don’t want restrictions to … Continue reading →
Thoughts about Hip Resurfacing and Surface Hippy Website 6/15/08 Why Do I Maintain the Surface Hippy Website? Hip Resurfacing is very near and dear to my heart – and left hip. I believe it is a wonderful option to a THR, total hip replacement, if you are a suitable candidate. People with painful hips want… Continue reading →
April 8, 2023 Read Complete Study Here: Palazzuolo (et al, 2023) declared “Resurfacing Hip Arthroplasty Is a Safe and Effective Alternative to Total Hip Arthroplasty in Young Patients”. In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published last month, Resurfacing Hip Arthroplasty (RHA) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) were compared in … Continue reading →
Brian’s Original Hip Resurfacing Story in 2019 https://surfacehippy.info/brians-recerf-ceramic-on-ceramic-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-de-smet-2019/ I cannot believe it is 4 years since I travelled to Johannesburg to have my new hip installed by Koen along with 3 other patients I recall my emotions before during and after the 2 week visit BEFORE It took a lot … Continue reading →
I’m 57, Father of (3) three sons, and have always played sports my entire life. I started having hip pain around 1996 & continued to suffer from left hip pain until December of 2006 (hello BHR left hip). I’m a dual BHR recipient (2006 / 2009). I’ve had wonderful success … Continue reading →