Why You Can Trust Surface Hippy
(Built by a Patient, Trusted by Thousands)
When you’re researching Hip Resurfacing, one of the hardest questions is:
“Who can I trust?”
There’s a lot of information online—but not all of it comes from real experience.
Surface Hippy is different.
👩💻 Started by a Patient—Not a Company
Surface Hippy was created by
Patricia Walter
- A hip resurfacing patient
- Not a doctor
- Not a corporation
- Not owned by a hospital or device company
She built the site over 20 years ago to answer the same questions many patients still have today.
💬 The simple truth:
“This site started because one patient wanted to help others.”
📅 20+ Years of Continuous Updates
This isn’t a static website.
- Content has been updated for over two decades
- New information added as techniques and devices evolved
- Real patient experiences continually shared
💬 Why this matters:
“Medicine changes—but experience over time builds trust.”
👥 Thousands of Real Patient Stories
One of the strongest parts of Surface Hippy:
👉 Real people sharing real experiences
- Surgery journeys
- Recovery timelines
- Challenges and successes
Many of these come from the
👉 Hip Talk Discussion Forum
💬 What you’ll see:
“People just like you—asking the same questions, sharing honest answers.”
💬 The Hip Talk Discussion Forum
The forum has been active for years and includes:
- First-time questions
- Long-term updates
- Advice from experienced patients
💬 Why it’s valuable:
“You’re not just reading articles—you’re hearing from people who’ve lived it.”
🧑⚕️ Trusted by Surgeons and Hospitals
Surface Hippy is not just used by patients.
- High-volume hip resurfacing surgeons participate
- Hospitals support and advertise
- Device manufacturers are involved
💬 What that means:
“Professionals trust the site enough to be part of it.”
⚙️ Supported by Device Manufacturers
Companies that produce hip resurfacing devices also advertise on the site.
👉 Important note:
- Only FDA-approved devices can be promoted in the U.S.
- Advertising is about visibility—not influence over content
💬 Balanced perspective:
“Support from industry helps keep the site running—but doesn’t replace patient experience.”
⚖️ Independent and Patient-Focused
Surface Hippy has remained:
- Independent
- Patient-centered
- Experience-driven
It’s not built around:
- Selling procedures
- Pushing one option
- Generating clicks
💬 Core principle:
“The goal is to inform—not persuade.”
🧠 Why Patients Keep Coming Back
After 20+ years, the reason is simple:
👉 People trust what they find here
Because it includes:
- Real stories
- Long-term experiences
- Honest discussions
💬 Common sentiment:
“This is where I found the information I couldn’t find anywhere else.”
🧭 A Different Kind of Resource
Surface Hippy isn’t just a website.
It’s:
- A long-running patient community
- A place to learn from others
- A bridge between patients and experienced surgeons
💬 Final Thoughts
If you’re researching hip resurfacing, you’re making an important decision.
You deserve information that is:
- Honest
- Experience-based
- Built over time
Surface Hippy exists because one patient chose to share her journey—and thousands followed.
💬 From the Community
“I wouldn’t have known where to start without this site.”
“The patient stories helped me more than anything else.”
“It gave me confidence to move forward.”
👉 Moving Forward
Take your time:
- Read patient stories
- Explore the forum
- Learn from others who’ve been there
Because the best decisions come from:
👉 Real information + real experience