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 →
April 9, 2009 RBHR Dr. Boettner My name is Dino Rossi; I am 55 years of age. On April 9, 2009 I underwent Hip Resurfacing Surgery. (My right hip, with the BHR procedure.) The procedure was performed at the HSS in NYC. Dr. Boettner is my surgeon and my savior. Prior to my surgery I… Continue reading →
Oct. 9, 2009Amazed by the results – Schmalzried I am a 44 year old who (much like a Golden Retriever) was apparently born with dysplasia in my right hip. Never really bothered me growing up though I would have a little pain when I walked a long way and never knew why. Around age 33… Continue reading →
July 2009 Dr. Jinnah Steve’s hipI just had surgery at Wake Forest Medical Center with Dr. Jinnah. Here is my story. Since I live in Virginia there were a few logistics about how I would get to and from the hospital. I have many friends who are pilots and one volunteered to take me to… Continue reading →
BHR Dr. Shahrdar 2009 My two year anniversary (May, 2011) for the right hip resurfacing procedure performed by Dr. Cambize Shahrdar of The Orthopedic Clinic in Shreveport, LA is almost here. I have waited to write this letter until now because of my skepticism as to whether I would ever be able to walk without… Continue reading →
BHR Jan. 26, 2009 Dr. Jinnah I turned 53 five weeks after having my surgery on 1/26/09. For several years I suffered with hip pain that continued to get progressively worse each year. I have always been very active. I was an athlete in college and I have continued to stay involved with recreational sports… Continue reading →
Bi-lateral 2000 and 2009 Dr. O’Dwyer I have had both hips BHR, my left in 2000 and my right 7 wks. ago. I am an ex national standard triathlete now working as fulltime swimming coach. I returned to a very active lifestyle after my first BHR running daily. I returned to work at 3 wks.… Continue reading →
RBHR February 9, 2009 Dr. Jinnah I am a 53 year old male. In September, 2007 I thought I pulled my groin playing tennis, Nine months later with a deteriorating condition, increasing pain and decreasing mobility, an MRI showed my right hip was shot. My local orthopedist recommended a total hip replacement. I was devastated.… Continue reading →