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 →
Sharing Juan Sanchez hip resurfacing story from 2023
Continue reading →Rui Silva had a hip resurfacing with Doctor Sérgio Araújo in Oporto in Portugal in 2020. Competing in 1.9 kms swim and 90 kms bike in 2023.
Continue reading →February 16, 2023 Three months on with my LH Bi laterial Birmingham.Been progressing well, doing heaps of indoor cycling. Went out in the weekend and did 55km on a tough gravel ride and post the ride I feel like I’ve gone backwards with recovery and a bit sore. Doctor said my hip … Continue reading →
Mary Ellen Loranger original story here https://surfacehippy.info/3-year-update-mary-ellen-loranger-hip-resurfacing-dr-mont-2020/ May 24, 2023 See the scar??? This came up on my FB memories and thought I’d share!! Last year at this time I did a Figure Competition at the age of 53- my surgery was in 2020!! This required me squatting and deadlifting … Continue reading →
Dan posted a very detailed story about his first hip resurfacing in 2011at – https://fullmetalhip.wordpress.com/ August 13, 2011 The report is everything is going great. The surgeon reiterated that the surgery was perfect. We looked at the x-ray and the acetabular cup is at about 39 degree angle. He said … Continue reading →
March 30, 2023 HUGE thank you to Pat and all the posters who share their stories, videos, blogs, posts and whatnot. I wouldn’t have had hip resurfacing without this site or the advice. After a three year battle with OA of the left hip and PHD level research on THR … Continue reading →
April 22, 2023 I had my BHR in 2008 in Boulder CO. My orthopedic had only done 4 before me. Dr Michael Werst. I am 63 yrs old and still active.
Continue reading →January 28, 2022 I’m an active 57 year old male. snowboard, running (until ~2 years ago, but hope to again), bike… am getting my hip resurfaced with Dr gross in 3 weeks. dreams of marathoning and ironman again, and am fully committed to the resurface. Nothing you didn’t know, but … Continue reading →
I’m 36, have double ceramic resurfacing, by Prof Piers Yates – in Perth, Western Australia. Two years out right hip One year out left hip So far so good 🤞🏼 Hoping to return to sport very soon, I do CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting and enjoy playing football. Strength and Range of … Continue reading →
Day 5 post surgery in Knokke. Better by the day! Grateful to Dr. De Smet, his team, the amazing PT Jana and fortunate to have met some awesome hip buddies. Continue reading →
Donny’s Full Story Here https://surfacehippy.info/donnys-hip-resurfacing-with-dr-brooks-2018/ February 26, 2023 It hit me today that today is my 5-year anniversary of having my left hip resurfaced with Dr. Peter Brooks at the Cleveland Clinic. It’s been a wonderful 5 years. At this point, I think very little about my hip. I’m as … Continue reading →