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Melissa’s BHR Revision to THR by Dr. Ball 2011

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Melissa’s Original BHR Story http://www.surfacehippy.info/melissamartin07.php

The last two years have brought increasing groin pain, instability, and popping/clunking on a regular basis. Two months before my 4th anniversary I became so alarmed at the consistent instability that I obtained x-rays and cobalt and chromium blood tests. Patient advocate, Vicky Marlow, had several surgeons review them for possible causes of my pain and instability. The following are excerpts from the surgeon’s emails:

1. She needs a revision ASAP before the neck on the femur breaks

2. Neck narrowing due to high ions and there will be some acetabular osteolysis at revision. Yes, early revision is indicated

3. The inclination and version angles are high to start with. The cup appears to have migrated

Much to my disappointment, I needed an urgent revision to a total hip replacement. I chose Dr Scott Ball at the University of California San Diego. Dr Ball has…

Dirk Van Dyke Bilateral DePuy ASR 02/08 03/08 Dr. Ball

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7 Year Anniversary – Update

I just celebrated my 7 yr anniversary with resurfaced hips. I was a “staged” bilateral, with the 2 sides done 5 weeks apart, the 2nd one on March 31, 7 yrs ago. I long ago reached the point where I don’t think about my hips when considering any physical undertaking.

With the negative press about resurfacing in general and ASR in specific, I want to give the good report on my 7 yr anniversary. I just reread my hip story from 7 yrs ago that Pat has hosted to remind myself of the early days (http://surfacehippy.info/hipresurfacing/stories/dr-ball/212-dirk-van-dyke-bilateral-hr-dr-ball-2008)…

7 Year Anniversary Dirk Van Dyke Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Ball 2008

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Dirk Van Dyke Bilateral DePuy ASR 02/08 03/08 Dr. Ball

7 Year Anniversary – Update

I just celebrated my 7 yr anniversary with resurfaced hips. I was a "staged"
bilateral, with the 2 sides done 5 weeks apart, the 2nd one on March 31, 7 yrs
ago. I long ago reached the point where I don’t think about my hips when
considering any physical undertaking.

With the negative press about resurfacing in general and ASR in specific, I want
to give the good report on my 7 yr anniversary. I just reread my hip story from
7 yrs ago that Pat has hosted to remind myself of the early days (http://surfacehippy.info/hipresurfacing/stories/dr-ball/212-dirk-van-dyke-bilateral-hr-dr-ball-2008)
The summary for me is that the surgery has been very successful. It’s almost a
cliche to say "it gave me back my lifestyle," but that is the case. …

Mike’s bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2011

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February 11, 2011

So, today is my big day. We woke up at 3:30 a.m. to get showered and dressed
for my 5:30 check-in at Thornton Hospital at UC San Diego.

Most everything has gone very smoothly and I can’t say enough good things about
the doctors, nurses, and staff here. I was fully prepped and in the OR by 7:30
a.m. A few minutes of bantering with the surgical team is all I remember before
waking up in recovery at 10:30 a.m. with a new left hip. At this point I am
truly amazed at how easy this has been. When I woke up I had some fairly strong
pain at the incision site and my lower back was also in great pain. This had me
a little worried, but the back pain was primarily from lying down flat for too
long. After raising the head and knee area …

Paul’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2007

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On Nov. 19, 2007 I had my left hip resurfaced by D. Scott Ball at
UCSD Thornton Hospital ,La Jolla, CA. I got in 30 days early due to a
cancelation so I only had about 5 day window of being "anxious" but due
to prayer I was very peaceful all the way up to going under. I was put
under at 1:00 and remember waking up about 5:00 with no pain. Did not
remember throat tube going in or out or the catheter going in.

Day1 woke up with no pain and walked 200 feet with walker not much
sleep. They removed catheter about 3:00 and it was not bad at all.

Day2 Very glad I brought ear plugs to stop the IV noise walked about
300 feet, did not ever use the morphine button. As the Meds the DR. put
inside the wound began to wear off I …

Wayne’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2008

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November 10, 2008

I’m 47 and had Bi-lat surgery with Dr. Ball at UCSD went picture perfect
(according to the Dr.) I just walked with a walker of course, thru the front
door of my home Yes home on day 3 post op. I just want everyone that is having
surgery soon or the near future my bone on bone pain is completely gone as soon
as I woke up from surgery, and let me tell you that pain was intense. Now my
buttcheeks are sore but that pain is nothing and I mean nothing compared to that
bone on bone pain. By the way I am only on tylenoyl now for pain. I have had
both sides with the ASR.

I have not been able to sit crossed legs for 3yrs , I could only ride a bike
standing up on the pedals for the last 2yrs , tying …

Matt Cook Bilateral 1/22/2012 LBHR 3/9/2012 RBHR Dr. Scott Ball

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Published on Oct 14, 2012

Doctor Scott Ball, Dustyn and Team perform my first of two hip
resurfacing/replacement using the Birmingham Hip by Smith and Nephew. Fantastic
experience with Doctor Ball and UCSD Thorton Hospital. I’m a 44 year old male
who basically used up his hips due to sports. The ball was genetically a little
out of round and it caused severe arthritis with virtually no cartilage left.
I’m 7 and 9 months out of surgery and can pretty much do anything – like I was
30 again. I highly recommend Doctor Scott Ball and his staff who made the
experience truly first class with fantastic results!

Jan 11, 2012 1st hip left BHR

March 9, 2012 right BHR

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Noel Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2007

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November 15, 2007 Yesterday I got my hip resurfaced. Today has been ok but yesterday after surgery was quite a rough experience since I’ve never been in the hospital before. I had know idea of what to expect and was very scared prior to the surgery. I came out fine and have started recovery.

Dr. Ball here at UCSD Thornton Hospital in San Diego said the surgery went well and showed my the x-ray of my new hip. In fact he’s come by yesterday and today to check in on me. Everyone had said what a great guy he is and I would say it as well. He’s fantastic!! Especially his bed side manner and willingness to listen to every concern. Everyone else here has been great as well. I’m in a private room and the staff has been very attentive. I’m very comfortable.

The good news is I was …

Mike’s bilateral hip resurfacing with Dr. Ball 2011

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February 11, 2011 So, today is my big day. We woke up at 3:30 a.m. to
get showered and dressed for my 5:30 check-in at Thornton Hospital at
UC San Diego.

Most everything has gone very smoothly and I can’t say enough good
things about the doctors, nurses, and staff here. I was fully prepped
and in the OR by 7:30 a.m. A few minutes of bantering with the surgical
team is all I remember before waking up in recovery at 10:30 a.m. with a
new left hip. At this point I am truly amazed at how easy this has
been. When I woke up I had some fairly strong pain at the incision site
and my lower back was also in great pain. This had me a little worried,
but the back pain was primarily from lying down flat for too long. After
raising the head and knee area …