I am 5 weeks out from left hip resurfacing surgery (conserve plus) by Dr. Pritchett (Seattle, WA). I started physical therapy a couple weeks ago. The therapist suggested an upright stationary bike with the seat raised so as not to exceed the 90 degree restriction. Only in last week or so has the swelling in…
Continue reading →Story provided by Vicky Marlow Updated 10/12/08 Dr. Bose explains why a female patient with advanced AVN was not able to receive a hip resurfacing. During the surgery there was a large AVN lesion up to half of the femoral head. In spite of this we tried all the tricks in the book to do…
Continue reading →Durom HR September 2008 Dr. Greidanus I just had my hip resurfaced in September of 2008 at University of British Columbia/ Vancouver General Hospital. The surgeons name is Dr. Greidanus. He used the Dorum/Zimmer prosthetic. He has been using it for years. Fantastic surgeon! This implant is a good prosthetic! But, the surgeon has to…
Continue reading →LBHR Jan. 16, 2008 Dr. Berend Background My name is Mitch McClure, I am 44 years old. I had my left hip resurfaced on Jan. 16th at New Albany Surgical Hospital by Dr. Keith Berend. My activity is distance running, which I still did up until about May of last year. I ran in…
Continue reading →I’m 3 months post-op, having been non-weight bearing on crutches for 6 weeks, and then in PT for 4weeks after that. Finally got back on my two feet a few weeks ago, walking pretty darn well. Hopped on my road bike for the first time last weekend and felt great. Did a 3 mile walk…
Continue reading →LBHR Nov. 11, 2008 Dr. Hozack I’m a 45 year old male athlete, who underwent a hip resurfacing on my left hip on 11/3/08. I’m now two months post-op, and today I completed a 40 minute bike workout at the gym. I have no limp, no arthritis pain, and can walk to my heart’s delight.…
Continue reading →Updated 9/22/09 I am a 61 year old man with an 18 year old mind. I have been playing recreational soccer 2x a week, year around, for the past 15 years. About 4 years ago I decided to go with a personal trainer so that I could remain competitive in this sport as long as…
Continue reading →BHR Dr. Schmitt June 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 →Dr. Ure January 30, 2008 First, I would like to say how grateful I am for Pat Walter and Vicky Marlow for maintaining the website that led me to hip resurfacing and Dr. Ure in Mt. Shasta, California. My journey began by surfing the internet for any information that would help me better understand what…
Continue reading →RBHR March 20, 2008 Dr. Rogerson Updated 4/29/09 I just had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Rogerson 3/20/08. You cannot do any better than Dr. Rogerson’s surgical skills and the comprehensive program (including rehab) he has set up.Was in the hospital for 2 days (standard), then discharged to go directly to arranged rehab. My…
Continue reading →BHR Dr. Lopez January 22, 2008 I’ve been trying to get on the site for a couple of days now to post my success story!! I’ve had a medical issue that’s been keeping me away. Low blood count has made me have a few dizzy spells and yesterday I did faint, but fortunately my husband…
Continue reading →LBHR Feb. 5, 2008 Dr. Keusis Hi everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself to the group and am glad that there is a website dedicated to us. My name is Raul Garcia I had my left hip resurfaced on Feb 5th, 2008 at Alexian Bros. Medical center in Elk Grove, IL . My surgeon…
Continue reading →Bi-lateral Nov. 25, 2008 Dr. Vail Updated 10/25/2010 I had a bi-lateral hip resurfacing November 25, 2008 with Dr. Tom Vail at UCSF in San Francisco. As a 60 year old energetic and athletic woman who loves hiking, sports and kayaking, I wanted to regain my life. For the last 6-8 years I have been…
Continue reading →Hi, everyone! I’m just about 1 week post-op. I came home on Friday, 1/25/08, afternoon. The first 2 days after my surgery, I was really wandering why the heck I did this! And mostly because I couldn’t move! And any little movement caused some major pain! Having to go to the bathroom was the…
Continue reading →RBHR August 2008 Dr. Hozack I am a 51 year-old male and am now 1 month post-op, having had a RBHR (Right-side Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) by Dr. Hozack of the Rothman Institute in Northeast Philadelphia. I’d like to share my story on this outstanding website so it can hopefully help others who may be facing…
Continue reading →BHR February 13, 2008 Dr. Geller NY I am 55, 6" 4" and 235 pounds. After a lifetime of working out and basketball I discovered a while ago a groin pain that only worsened. An X-ray revealed deteriorated cartillege in my right hip. I started checking the Internet and came across your website. It quickly…
Continue reading →Resurfacing Dr. Kreuzer Nov. 3, 2008 I’m 48 years old and just had my hip resurfaced using the anterior approach on 11/3/08 by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer. I spent some time on the surfacehippy website to educate myself prior to my surgery which helped a lot. I do however feel very little is mentioned about the…
Continue reading →Bilateral HR Dr. Su 12/18/08 Dr. Barry Tannen (bilateral HR 12/18/08) I am a 52 year old physician who had bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. Su on December 18th 2008 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. I had been diagnosed with moderate to severe osteoarthritis 3 years earlier and increasingly had to…
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