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 →Pat’s Corner -Thoughts from Patricia Walter Everyone Recovers at a Different Rate Surgery experiences and recovery rates will be different for each person having a hip resurfacing. Many of us were very fortunate to have good experiences in the hospital and have fairly quick recoveries. I guess we are the Rabbits. There are people that…
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 →
Article by Patricia Walter after attending the 2nd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course Oct. 2008 in LA Updated 11/4/08 According to the registries and medical studies, the perfect hip resurfacing candidate is a male patient under 55 that is active, has good bone density and has a large femur neck. Of course, I am not a…
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 →
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 →