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Dr. Clarke hip resurfacing patient stories

7 Year Update Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010

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Read Jack’s Full Story Here Nearing my 7 year anniversary this month! I recently had a check up with Dr. Clarke. He told me that the 46mm and smaller BHR’s had been discontinued/recalled due to failures. Luckily mine is larger than that at 50mm. Still, that is a bit disconcerting. I will be going in for a blood metal level test to find out how mine is. He x-rayed it the other day and said that it looked fine. I think my lack of activity in this forum could be viewed as a good thing. I don’t think about my hip resurfacing at all and haven’t in quite a few years. I have been living life as if it never happened, but of course it did. Right now I am 6 years out from the procedure and am very happy to have had it performed. I recently have had knee…

6 Year Update Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010

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January 14, 2017 – I think my lack of activity in this forum could be viewed as a good thing. I don’t think about my hip resurfacing at all and haven’t in quite a few years. I have been living life as if it never happened, but of course it did. Right now I am 6 years out from the procedure and am very happy to have had it performed.

I recently have had knee troubles and have had to deal with that issue. It has brought prior experiences into my thought process. So, I was thinking about this site and what a tremendous help it was along with all of the people that contribute here.

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Susan Compton LBHR Dr. Clarke October 2007

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I had hip resurfacing for my left hip in
mid October of 2007. Four days ago I ran again – not very
far of course and on a trail rather than hard concrete – for
the first time in almost 20 years and it felt great!

I am completely pleased thus far with the
outcome of my surgery.  My surgeon was Dr. Michael
Clarke in Syracuse, NY. I can enthusiastically encourage
others to consider this procedure. I can now sleep
comfortably on either side, I am gaining flexibility in my
left hip that I have not had in years, and I have zero pain.

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Amie Prince BHR Dr. Clarke December 2007

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Obtained by Patient Advocate Volunteer Vicky Marlow

I always remembered the “shoes with the bar” that I wore to bed as a kid. I had no idea why I had to wear them, what I did know is that as soon as my parents went to bed, I would untie them and take them off. I grew up remembering the shoes, but with no real health issues, I didn’t ask questions as to why I wore them. As a kid I could never sit “criss cross applesauce”, but I had agility and strength abound – so I left the shoes behind me as a distant memory, never to be brought up again.

All of that changed as a teenager. I had just graduated high school and started working a summer job at a local sports stadium. At night, when it was time to go home, my leg ached so badly
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Chip Samperi’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2007

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RBHR Dr. Clarke February 2007 story Acquired by Vicky Marlow

I am a physical therapist from Lake
Placid, NY. I had an insidious onset of right hip pain
approximately three years ago which gradually but
progressively intensified.  X-rays revealed extensive
(bilateral DJD), and my local orthopod was all set to give
me a total hip replacement. I did an  extensive amount
of research, and came across the resurfacing technique.
Intuitively  it just made sense to preserve as much
natural bone as possible, so I  consulted with Dr
Michael Clarke in Syracuse, NY.  I had surgery on
2/28/07,  and I am scheduled to have the L one done on
4/30/08.  I had an excellent  outcome on my R side, and
experienced a significant improvement in pain  and
function. This past year  I’ve been able to return to
cycling (road and  mountain), hiking, fishing, hunting,
alpine and nordic skiing, and weight  training…

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John H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2009

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John H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2009

January 4, 2009

Scheduled with Dr. Michael Clarke in Syracuse NY for LBHR this coming Wednesday, 1/7/09.
The Surface Hippy website has been very beneficial providing information. I will post results,
experiences, etc. as time goes on.

January 12, 2009

 I am male age 47 with osteo in left hip. went home from hospital on Friday, 1/9. suffered nausea from the general anesthesia and swelling in thigh thatI ‘m am treating with ice. come off pain meds on Sunday, 1/11. well see how that goes. start inhome pt today 2x/week for 3 weeks. starting to feel better with each day.

January 26, 2009

3 weeks post-op, started outpatient PT, 6 wks @ 3x/week, walking with cane and will start working from home week of Feb 2nd. hardest part has been
the boredom of laying around the house and trying to keep busy. …

Kim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013

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Kim’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013

March 10, 2013

Well actually my boss who is an M.D. Had hers done by Dr. Clarke about 3 years ago and she is very happy with the outcome. It is weird because I was already his patient before I went to work for her and now find that he did hers also.

I have no reservations about him since he has been doing this for years. The hardest part for me was coming to terms that it won’t get better on it’s own. Now all that needs to be done is to stay psyched that this is just one hurdle to clear before I can start enjoying my formerly active lifestyle.

Kim

April 7, 2013

Well I made it through. I will say that the staff here at S. Joes, Syracuse, NY are wonderful. I went into the OR at 7:30am and …

Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010

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Jack’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2010

May 21, 2010

My procedure went through without a hitch and I am now an official hippy!

On the day of surgery- the 19th

Checked in around ten. Was supposed to be there at ten thirty. The tool me back in no time and started getting me ready. My procedure was scheduled for twelve thirty but Dr. Clarke was running early. I had a consult with the anesthesiologist who gave me the option of general or spinal. I choose the spinal. Before you know it, I had kissed my wife and was on my way around 11. They had a bit of trouble getting the spinal injection in but finally they got it. That’s about the last I remember.

Next thing I knew I was awakened to the cute little assistants face with a huge smile and telling me that everything went well …

Justermeister’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013

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Justermeister’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Clarke 2013

May 4, 2013

This is my first post after months of research on this website. As a matter of fact – I found my second opinion – and my surgeon from this website. Dr. Clarke.

A little back story on me – and my unique situation, I feel that others can gain from hearing my story due to my circumstances – so ill do the best I can to write this all in a way that could be understood.

Today – I am 31 years old – and currently 8 days post op from my second BHR hip replacement, performed on my right leg.

You heard right – 31 years old. The first thing I usually hear at my appointments after this statement is "your so young!!" … Thanks, but it really does get old hearing that after a while. I’ve always …