Right Biomet Uncemented 7/13/09 Dr. Gross Update Feb. 20, 2010 Old dude gets to play basketball again, thanks to the medical miracle of hip resurfacing. These are some highlights of YMCA rec league action, 7 months after the life changing surgery. Not exactly the NBA, but plenty of action and exercise. Don’t lose your (femoral)… Continue reading →
Bilateral Dr. Gross 3/30/2009 and 4/1/2009 April 16, 2009 I am just over 2 weeks post op from second half of Bilateral. The first week was definitely a challenge. I took the pain pills before I felt I needed them and that worked great, not much pain to deal with. I was a little unprepared… Continue reading →
May 2, 2009 Dr. Boettner Debbie Roldan’s hip re-surfacing story. Surgery May 2, 2009Everyone’s story is unique and has the potential to inform and enlighten others. The moral of my personal story is always get a second and sometimes, third opinion and KNOW YOUR SURGEON! I dislocated my right hip the FIRST time 10 years… Continue reading →
RBHR March 5, 2009 Dr. Su Dr. Su and the Hospital for Special Surgery I had a right hip resurfacing on 3/5/09 performed by Dr. Edwin Su at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). It is now 3/23 – I am feeling great and walking comfortably with the use of a cane. The lead up… Continue reading →
Right Uncemented Biomet Dr. Gross 10/7/09 I just had a right hip resurfacing from Dr. Thomas Gross in Columbia, South Carolina and wanted to provide some step by step information that could help future recipients manage their trip, hospital experience and recovery process in a more knowledgeable manner. I am a nurse and that may… Continue reading →
July 15, 2009 Dr. Rector July 20, 2009 5 days post op today. I am home, getting around on crutches pretty well. I actually just tried one crutch so I could carry my cup of coffee over to the computer and did real well! That was exciting. My surgery went flawlessly according to Dr. Rector.… Continue reading →
LBHR June 2, 2009 Dr. Tupper Update 6/11/2010 My hip journey starts like a lot of people , was very active and started to get pain in the groin and front of my left hip this was November 2007. I was running 50 miles a week preparing for a December marathon so I just ran… Continue reading →