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 Dr. Snyder January 13, 2009 I am a 65 year old working attorney in Manchester, NH. I am an active athlete. Dozen marathons in the distant past. Active crew racer, bicyclist, down hill and cross country skier. In the past year I have religiously followed a weight training program. I was scheduled for right…
Continue reading →BHR May 11, 2009 Anterior Approach by Dr. Kreuzer I am my name is Maria and I am 31 years old. I had my BHR on May 11, 2009 by Dr. Kreuzer. After 5 years of anti-inflammatory drugs, and severe pain, I made the decision to go ahead with the procedure. I suffered from trauma-induced…
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 →Surgery scheduled august 18 2009 Dr Poole Boise, ID Still a few weeks to go, but I thought I would get myself set up here. Been spending way too many late nites exploring this site- it is great. I am feeling apprehensive about the surgery- resurfacing on the left hip. I am 44 years old…
Continue reading →Bilateral BHRs 12/22/09 & 7/21/09 Dr. Vail Updated 3/15/2010 Dr. Vail is such an amazingly skilled surgeon and lovely gentle, humble human being that I would give him the highest recommendations to anyone considering a BHR or THR. Dr. Vail has performed bilateral BHRs on me and I am a new woman thanks to him!…
Continue reading →BHR Dr. Dayton Dec. 15, 2009 I am so excited about my new hip I can hardly stand it! I had my hip resurfaced in Denver, CO by Dr Michael Dayton. He uses the BHR. I am 34 years old. 4 weeks post op, and cannot believe I even waited as long as I did…
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 →Bilateral Adept Finsbury 11/28/08 & 7/31/09 Dr. Cendrero Updated 3/25/2010 My name is Fabian Cuenca, Spanish, and I had surgery on both hips 1 year ago. I was a kickboxing champion and Guiness World Record holder. My first surgery left hip was when I was 44 years. It was on 28 November 2008. Dr. Paul…
Continue reading →RCHR February 2009 Dr. Kreuzer I am a 55 year old male. I have been active all my life in various sports which ultimately led to my hip cartilage damage. I had my right hip resurfaced using the anterior approach November 2007 by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer, a Birmingham hip. In Feb of this year, Dr…
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 →RBHR March 13, 2009 Dr. Nunley I am 58 years old. I’ve had hip pain for the last 3+ years. I’ve used a cane for the past 6 months. I used to be very physically active. I had given it all up and was sadly postponing a THR until I could stand the pain no…
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 →Bilateral 6/29/09 Dr. Gross June 30, 2009 I am here in South Carolina with Dr. Gross at the hospital. It is Tuesday today. I had the right hip resurfaced at 9am yesterday. Tomorrow, I will have the left leg resurfaced at 3pm. Thanks to all the folks who have published comments and given feedback on…
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…
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