Category Archives: Surfing, Windsurfing, Skiing, Skating and Snowboarding

10 Year and 2 Month Update John C’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2008

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Read John’s Full Hip Resurfacing Story Here

Last week was the 10 year anniversary on my left hip, and this week I hit the 2 month mark on the right.
All the old timers on here have heard my story too many times, so they can feel free to skip this, but for any newbies on the site, here is my story.

I am a sports instructor year round, teaching high level skiing all day every day all winter, and teaching windsurfing during the summers, with lots of surfing and tennis thrown in. Dr Gross said at the time that … Read the rest

Kiteboarding 6 Months Post Op HR by Dr. Fowble 2017

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I have compiled video clips in chronological order, over a period of 6 months, from the day of surgery, my recovery, rehab and physical therapy activities, to my return to kiteboarding. I had severe arthritis in my left hip. I chose to have Hip Resurfacing over Total Hip Replacement so I could return to a high level of activity as opposed to the limited activity I would have had with Total Hip Replacement. Vincent Fowble, M.D. of the Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute performed the surgery at Jupiter Medical Center.… Read the rest

PE’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Su 2016

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July 31 , 2016

Just had bilateral resurfacing with Dr. Su. I too was forced out of the butterfly after about 40 years playing, and became more of a Phil Esposito. I went in for surgery on a Thursday came out Saturday and was hobbling around my house on Sunday without my crutches. I’m 50 and the Same basic size as you. You should consider bilateral. I will post as I get deeper into the recovery and hit some milestones, for now totally pumped with where I am 3 days after surgery.

August 20, 2016

I started having pain in … Read the rest

Ron A’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2006

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Since his left BHR hip resurfacing procedure Ron has not skipped a beat!

Scuba diving, tai chi, road biking, and downhill skiing are all activities that he is back out enjoying pain-free.

“Since undertaking my hip resurfacing surgery, I have participated in more than 200 scuba dives in all kinds of conditions and locations, and attained a PADI Divemaster rating through extensive training and testing.

I have ridden my road bicycle thousands of miles, and completed 100 kilometer and 100 mile rides for charities. I do tai chi, and just returned from a downhill skiing vacation at Grand Targhee in … Read the rest

Jim E’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2014

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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 was diagnosed with severe degenerative arthritis in my left hip in March 2014 at the age of 43. I had always led a very active lifestyle, playing a variety of sports with my favorites being ice hockey, golf, and slalom waterskiing. When I was first diagnosed by a local orthopedic … Read the rest

Bill B’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2014

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Patient Bill B. is back on the slopes following his BHR

“I am as good as new!”

“I am extremely grateful to the ortho team for my results. Before the procedure, I couldn’t walk very well and was in a lot of pain. My low point before surgery was when I got on a city bus using my cane, and a pregnant woman holding a baby in her lap got up out of her bus seat to give me her seat. (I took the seat). After the procedure, I am as good as new and can ski, etc. You guys … Read the rest

Bill T’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2013

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Hockey player and avid hiker Bill T. hits the Ice and trails six months after his BHR.

Bill underwent BHR at the exact right time; before his ailing hip had soured his passion for an active lifestyle.

“Eleven months ago I was given the chance to have a BHR by Dr. Rogerson. I wish I had looked into it years ago. I was always under the impression that hip surgery was something you put off until your hip was completely shot. And that can mean years of compensation and pain. It can also mean you may lessen the chances you … Read the rest