I have now had the operation from Dr De Smet for my hips. Pretty courageous move to achieve. Interesting he used the Conserve plus device in the end in which I thought he would. He is not biased in any way just what he thinks works best. My surgery was … Continue reading →
Patrick’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2012 DoB 13 Sep 39, Right Hip Resurface, no cement, steel/molybdenum on 17 Oct 12. By Dr Gross, Columbia, SC, Age when operated on = 73. Current age 75. Back to full range of activity – running, bicycling, skiing, etc. Developed osteoarthritis, hip … Continue reading →
I am a 62 year old female Triathlete…well I was, until arthritis of my left hip stopped me running about 2 years ago. I struggled on with anti-inflammatories and an infiltration, and had to content myself with just the swimming and cycling. But even walking became difficult and I had … Continue reading →
Published on Feb 2, 2016 Here is a training pattern I put together for the new Century Versys VS Bob. Published on Feb 24, 2015 Two weeks before my 40th birthday I was diagnosed with severe arthritis in both of my hips. The apparent cause of my arthritis was femoroacetabular … Continue reading →
Linnett’s Revision Story and Suggestions 2015 You may remember I wrote some years ago with the problems I had firstly with the BHR (the usual pseudo tumours that are so common with this implant) and then problems with the revised hip. Fast forward a few years, an infection was diagnosed … Continue reading →
In the summer from 2005 I went to Belgium for resurfacing from my right hip by Koen de Smet. I was born with hip dysplasia and had a pelvic osteotomy 30 years ago. The last few years I had a lot of pain and couldn’t walk more than 50 meters … Continue reading →
By Jeanette Steele, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Sunday, May 2, 2010 Navy Chief Petty Officer Mike Carrol deployed to Iraq in 2007 and remains on active duty today, at 53, to train fellow reservists. Mike Carroll couldn’t touch his knees together. Couldn’t play basketball with his children. Couldn’t walk other than … Continue reading →
December 8, 2016 Update I have been away from the site for 5 plus years… It’s like I never left…Then the resistance to HR was very evident by the THR community.I had had a very bad bone on bone for years, my wife of 50+ years (great years) was in … Continue reading →
Sharon’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2010 I was helped 4 years ago with Vicky Marlow and Surface Hippy. Because of the fantastic support and information I had a BHR on my left hip at Birmingham by Mr Treacy. when I was 55. I have been pain free and very … Continue reading →
Lisa E’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2007/2013 Lisa underwent her left BHR in 2007 and her right BHR in 2013. “With both hips resurfaced, I am so happy to be mobile and active again!” Patient Lisa E. has returned to her dancing days following bilateral BHR’s. Her range … Continue reading →
Lyn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2012 September 3, 2012 I’m 5 days post op now and feeling remarkably well. I feel much better than I thought would. I want to thank everybody for thoughts and encouragement . I dont want to get ahead of myself . I need to … Continue reading →
Lycra’s Hip Resurfacing with Mr. Treacy 2012 September 13, 2012 Just had my second day of physio after resurfacing in Birmingham with Mr Treacy 48 hours ago. I discussed swelling with physio and she echoed the comment from above that it can come and go and is usually an indication … Continue reading →
February 14, 2018 Update I had my right hip done in 2005 at 53 years old by Dr. Mont using a Wright C+ so I’m at the 12 1/2 year mark. No problems, no concerns, no looking back. Interesting reading some of the responses – I had a very easy … Continue reading →
Luz’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2014 January 12, 2014 Just had HRS on LHASA with Dr. Gross on 1-6-14. January 20, 2012 I’m a 51 year old female who has been super active and fit since my teen years. I have played tennis, but had to give it up, … Continue reading →
Tom’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2014 February 17, 2014 I’m 4 weeks before my scheduled Surgery. I’ve read a lot of post of leg length discrepancy post- surgery but none prior to. My hip pain started 5 years ago, but it was a sudden change in length 3 years … Continue reading →
Larry’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Hickman 2011 June 22, 2011 I had RBHR the day before yesterday with Dr. Joshua Hickman in Bountiful, UT. I was up and walking the afternoon of surgery and discharged the next day after I convinced the PT that I was stable on crutches. I … Continue reading →
Shabbis’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2014 October 20, 2014 I am a 41 year old male with FAI and HOA in both hips. I was diagnosed in 2012 and was told by a local ortho here in Portland that I would need a THR in both hips and to … Continue reading →