Updated 1/7/2013 Hip resurfacing: The metal-on-metal bearing material is not the problem by Dr. Amstutz The success of total hip replacement (THR) in the 20th century has been tremendous with improvements in the durability of new designs, bearing materials and fixation techniques. However, the young and active patients have historically had high revision rates compared…
Continue reading →Updated 2/12/09 Femoro-acetabular impingement or FAI occurs when the ball of the head of the femur does not have its full range of motion within the socket of the acetabulum of the pelvis. Impingement itself is the premature and improper collision or impact between the head and/or neck of the femur and the acetabulum. This…
Continue reading →Laura R. was finally able to cross off a goal on her bucket list. Following a right hip resurfacing there was finally no pain holding her back! “I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Rogerson in July 2010. Last fall, October 2014, I hiked with my husband from the … Continue reading →
Gary traveled from Vancouver WA. to have his hip resurfaced by the best. He couldn’t be happier with his decision! "Gary here; day 1 on the road. 11 mile ride 7 weeks post surgery and felt great!"
Continue reading →Steve spoke with several of our previous BHR patients before undergoing the procedure himself in October 2014. Now 10 months following his surgery, he would love to pay it forward and speak with any prospective BHR patients that have questions about the procedure or our innovative HipHab rehab process. "It’s … Continue reading →
Jim was told at age 43 that total hip replacement was his only option for pain relief and motion improvement. Luckily he found out about Dr. Rogerson and Birmingham hip resurfacing. Six months following his BHR Jim is back playing hockey, waterskiing, running and playing golf without any pain! “I … Continue reading →
Robert Ripons Hip resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2014 Robert was sick of sitting on the side lines due to his hip pain – following his right BHR in September, 2014 he has been skiing, surfing, skateboarding, downhill mountain biking, and stand up paddleboarding all pain free! I apologize for not … Continue reading →
Updated 9/28/08 AUSTRALIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION – NATIONAL JOINT REPLACEMENT REGISTRY 2008 ANNUAL REPORT – View Full Report by Clicking Here Highlights of report by Patricia Walter 9/29/08 The analysis for this Report is based on 135,799 primary total hip replacements reported to the Registry up to and including 31st December 2007. This is an increase…
Continue reading →Read Luann’s Full Story Here I am the ex jockey and cutter/reined cowhorse rider that has a right hip resurfaced with Dr Sparling in Vancouver, WA (Wright C+) 7 years ago at age 45 (petite female). I am still doing great, no complications and can pretty much do whatever I … Continue reading →
Bill’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Marwin 2015 Thank you for all of the info you post on your site. I read the updates fairly regularly, and it is a great wealth of knowledge. I am now just past the 5 week mark on my right hip resurfacing, and I am … Continue reading →
RA Gram’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Lammens 2015 I just officially joined this website today (two weeks post-op for Birmingham Hip Rresurfacing), although I browsed the site for the 18 months or so prior to surgery to understand what BHR was all about (versus total hip), what expectations should be, … Continue reading →
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 →
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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 →