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Grayle H’s Hip Resurfacing Story with Dr. Nawabi 2016

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Read Grayle H’s Full Story Here

I first met with Dr. Nawabi in July 2016 following an MRI that indicated I had a severely torn left hip labrum…

…Upon meeting with Dr. Nawabi and having him review my MRI and X-rays, he concluded that I was a good candidate for hip resurfacing surgery. I was hoping to return 100% to running, playing soccer, and playing golf and the hip resurfacing procedure would make that possible…

…Fast forward to my surgery on December 21, 2016. Every element of the experience at HSS from the pre-surgery consult, to the pre-surgery prep, to … Read the rest

5 Year Update Chuck M’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Boettner 2012

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December 4, 2017  –  Fifth year still had some nice improvement (believe it or not).

This also marks my fifth season back playing soccer. Every season I’ve had little nags here and there (Achilles, hamstrings, calfs, etc) but the hip has been injury free. When my conditioning wanes a bit in off season I can get that “achy” feeling after an hour or so playing. But if I use the foam roller a couple of times a week it really helps with that.

My local physio got me using a kettlebell but for only one of … Read the rest

Marc’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Raterman 2014

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I have been cleared for all activity without restrictions. I am now playing singles tennis without holding back. I am out of shape (for 95 degree singles tennis), and still feel not as flexible or as strong, but have had no pain even after 2 hours of drills and playing. The hardest thing I find doing is bending and staying down, but I have been standing straight for over 10 years. I expect to continue improving as I keep pushing myself.

3/4/2014: I am a 57 year old physician who had a left hip BHR performed by Dr. Raterman on … Read the rest

Dave Grigg L C+ 3/24/1998 R C+ 2/12/2004 Dr. Amstutz

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Ten Year Anniversary

I’m saying hello on the eve of my ten year anniversary. In early 1998 there were fewer than 40 resurfacings in the U.S. and of course no surfacehippy group or knowledge base. My thanks to Keith and all you posters.

My story

A former runner, I had been crippled with OA for a decade and needed crutches just to stand more than 2 minutes. Dr. Amstutz said he’d only seen one or two more diseased hips in his career. I placed a lot of trust in him and it sure paid off. I was riding the life

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Dr. Barry Tannen Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2008

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Dr. Barry Tannen (bilateral HR 12/18/08)

I am a 52 year old physician who had bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. Su on
December 18th 2008 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. I had been
diagnosed with moderate to severe osteoarthritis 3 years earlier and
increasingly had to deal with the pain and limitations that this brought on. I
am an avid tennis player who competes locally and in USTA tournaments and
obviously my tennis game was greatly impacted, but so were ordinary activities
of daily living such as tying shoelaces, etc.

My experience with Dr. Su, his … Read the rest

Bryan J’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2007

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Bryan J’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2007

An injury at age 24 started the journey toward this athlete’s BHR surgery 20 years later.

“I am currently more flexible and active now than I was in my twenties and thirties.”

“When I was 24 years old and very active and athletic, I popped my right hip out when I was skiing. The bursa ruptured and it was bone on bone. By the age of 26, I had already lost significant mobility and had increased pain. I went to a few orthopedic doctors and they all told me to live with … Read the rest

Ivan Dekovic 14 Year Anniversary Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Amstutz 2000

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Ivan Dekovic 14 Year Anniversary Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Amstutz 2000

I’m feeling so happy that today I reached my 14th Anniversary. I never though that I would reach that number. At the time of my surgery (I was 54 years old), I would have been pleased if my surface on surface hip replacement had lasted 5 years.

For those asking about impact sports, let me tell you that I have been playing Volleyball, Nationally and Internationally (US Open, World Master Games, Huntsman World Games, League, Senior Tournaments, etc.), since 2004. Before these Tournaments, I played in local Leagues in … Read the rest