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18 Month Update Taj’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2016

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September 13, 2018  –  I’m happy to report that I LOVE my new hip. I had follow-up xrays which shoed everything looking good, and my non-op hip in perfect shape, as well.

Last year I decided to try racing (I’ve been rowing for 9 years, but not racing, and the pain was unbearable by the end). I’m happy to report that at the end of this month I am going to FISA Worlds in Florida to race SIX times in three days. Kind of crazy.

I still have trouble with my glute medius, which has … Read the rest

Christina’s 2 Year Update for Hip Resurfacing with Dr Su 2016 at age 27

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I just thought I’d share with everyone that I am 2-years out from my hip-resurfacing with Dr. Su and I am still thrilled with the results. I am an athletic woman of average height and build. I was 27 years old at the time of surgery.

My journey since operation: I spent a very long time trying to get my strength back, which was lost not during the surgery, but during the injury. Limping around, having issues with stairs, and putting all pressure into my quads caused a lot of muscle loss in my hamstrings and glutes. It took me … Read the rest

Harvey Austin’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Brooks 2016

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On Sunday, June 4th, I accomplished a goal that I’ve been preparing for over a year. I successfully completed my first Tough Mudder. I have been physically, mentally and spiritually transformed in the last 12+ months. From not even being able to simply run…to now after my hip resurfacing leaping, jumping, running and climbing PAIN FREE !

Thankful to friends and family who have encouraged and applauded my hip resurfacing through it all! Your energy sustained me.

I had my right hip resurfacing in February of 2016 by Dr. Brooks and his team at the Cleveland Clinic. It was one … Read the rest

Ernie’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Gross 2015 and Dr. Kress 2011

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Update May 27, 2017 –  I’m sharing my story because I know that there are others who are experimenting with what it is possible to accomplish physically with resurfaced hips.   I have been a life long runner, although the only official race I ran was the Marine Corp Marathon in 1987 at age 30, time 3:14.  I was running 7-9 miles on mountain trails when I first felt the hip pain in 2005.  I just “ran through it.”  I finally went to a doctor in November 2010 and the X-rays showed that both of my

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Kevin C’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2016

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…All in all the surgery and recovery has gone very well.  I have been very impressed with everyone at Proliance, Dr. Pritchett’s practice, and the folks at Swedish.   Plus, I have so much confidence in Dr. Pritchett that I know my surgery was done as well as it could have been done.  He is so knowledgeable in this area having worked with one of the original pioneers in resurfacing and then pioneering additional improvements himself.  Everyone we spoke to about him offered unsolicited comments of praise.   He is a man of few words, but extremely … Read the rest

Update Larry’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2016

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December 21, 2016 – Well I am eight months out and did a jog/walk for 1.5 miles yesterday. That’s the first time I have jogged in 8 years. My HS hip felt great. I had some joint pain in the non HR hip after running, but not bad today.

I am feeling it in the muscles today as expected. I miss running, so I am going to introduce it back every other day.

Amazing these HR components feel so natural. I never get why Dr.Gross told me I might not like the feel of it.… Read the rest

Joe’s 6 Month Update Bilateral Dr. Gross 2016

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Just posting for my (almost) 6 month post-surgery mark (I used 24 weeks because it came quicker :-))

Bottom Line: I couldn’t be happier.

To go back a year ago and  recall all the hobbling and pain I experienced while trying to remain active, and then compare to how I feel now is simply hard to imagine. I’m doing activities that I haven’t done in *years*. I ran on the track a few weeks ago and did a little more than a 9 minute mile. I know that’s not too impressive, but  in years past it

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Peter Austin – Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 2016

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Published on May 15, 2017 Peter was a familiar face at The McMinn Centre when he came for consultation on his troublesome right hip last year. At the start of his media career, Peter worked for Mr McMinn as his Media Manager for several years. Diagnosed with Perthes disease at age 5, Peter knew what it was like to live with hip problems so found employment in an area of interest. Now at age 33, the pain became too much and there was only one place Peter was going to go resolve it…… Read the rest

Joe’s 6 Month Update Bilateral Dr. Gross 2016

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Just posting for my (almost) 6 month post-surgery mark (I used 24 weeks because it came quicker :-))

Bottom Line: I couldn’t be happier.

To go back a year ago and  recall all the hobbling and pain I experienced while trying to remain active, and then compare to how I feel now is simply hard to imagine. I’m doing activities that I haven’t done in *years*. I ran on the track a few weeks ago and did a little more than a 9 minute mile. I know that’s not too impressive, but  in years past it … Read the rest