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Hip Resurfacing Topics
General questions about hip resurfacing - support, information and help

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Topics: 3,232

Last post: May 14, 2026, 10:36:54 PM Re: BHR vs H1, MoM vs Co... by Banas1145

Hip Resurfacing Still an Excellent Option
Despite negative media against hip resurfacing, experienced surgeons, national registires and mecial studies show postivie outcomes.

Posts: 107
Topics: 14

Last post: February 28, 2020, 01:11:16 PM Re: Unsure About Having ... by petemeads

Polls about Hip Resurfacing
Polls for patients to complete about their hip resurfacing experience

Posts: 734
Topics: 34

Last post: April 08, 2025, 01:15:39 PM Re: Poll - How Old is Yo... by dannythebeerman

Hip Resurfacing Devices
Questions and comments about different types of hip resurfacing devices

Posts: 850
Topics: 87

Last post: March 26, 2026, 04:39:02 PM No Small Devices in USA by cmc

Traveling Abroad for Hip Resurfacing
Questions about traveling abroad.  Stories about people traveling overseas.

Posts: 238
Topics: 41

Last post: February 14, 2024, 05:35:51 AM Re: Travelling for Resur... by Liselelal

Insurance Questions
Questions and comments about insurance coverage for hip resurfacing

Posts: 349
Topics: 68

Last post: June 26, 2023, 11:38:52 PM insurance coverage abroa... by mattlorig

Photos - Surface Hippies, pets and environment
Photos of surface hippies, their pets, their hobbies, their sports and other fun stuff.

Posts: 192
Topics: 22

Last post: June 20, 2022, 12:55:27 PM Re: Can I join a maratho... by blinky

Personal Hip Resurfacing Stories

Anniversary Stories
Patient stories celebrating hip resurfacing anniversaries

Posts: 370
Topics: 92

Last post: March 31, 2026, 06:39:20 AM Re: Ten Year Report by morph

Hip Resurfacing Stories
Personal stories about your hip resurfacing and your doctor

Posts: 9,845
Topics: 735

Last post: September 29, 2025, 09:24:45 AM Re: My Hip Resurfacing J... by Pat Walter

Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Stories
Stories about people with both hips resurfaced

Posts: 2,502
Topics: 163

Last post: March 31, 2026, 06:17:32 AM Bilat. Mr Holland - RBHR... by morph

Normal Post Op Problems and Recovery Issues

Recovery Issues
Post Op Recovery Issues including problems and slow recoveries

Posts: 5,714
Topics: 714

Last post: March 09, 2026, 08:11:09 AM Re: Pain with recovery m... by sbrnecros

Physical Therapy
PT after hip resurfacing.  What special PT did you do. What helped? What hindered your recovery?

Posts: 813
Topics: 128

Last post: April 22, 2025, 04:16:20 PM Re: Who is biking shortl... by MattFL

Sleep Problems and Solutions
Do you have problems sleeping after surgery?  What solutions have you found that work well.

Posts: 14
Topics: 3

Last post: July 24, 2024, 10:07:34 AM Re: Sleeping on my back ... by MarvinB

Groin Pain
Groin Pain and muscle issues after hip resurfacing

Posts: 486
Topics: 58

Last post: November 04, 2024, 05:50:54 PM Re: Groin pain by Tonybda

Infection Problems
Did you have a skin infeciton or infection around your new hip device?

Posts: 77
Topics: 14

Last post: April 02, 2019, 05:59:02 PM Re: Antibiotic prophylax... by catfriend

Leg Length Problems
Is your leg shorter or longer after surgery?  Did the problem resolve itself in time?

Posts: 115
Topics: 15

Last post: June 15, 2019, 12:42:52 PM Re: Longer Leg needs hip... by catfriend

Swelling
Swelling in the hip and or leg after surgery.

Posts: 127
Topics: 21

Last post: February 06, 2020, 12:33:23 PM Re: 6 days post op how m... by Anthony J

Emotional Issues
Are you depressed or upset after hip resurfacing surgery? Talk with other Surface Hippies and find moral support

Posts: 365
Topics: 19

Last post: November 12, 2024, 03:25:56 PM Re: Struggling by BilateralRecerf

Sex and Resurfacing
Surface Hippies often wonder about when they can return to having sex and problems associated with becoming active again

Posts: 71
Topics: 10

Last post: July 14, 2014, 05:48:36 PM Re: New Page About Sugge... by Dave Like Festus

Serious Post Op Problems and Revisions

Hip Resurfacing Serious Problems
Post Op Serious Problems

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Topics: 96

Last post: April 25, 2026, 04:09:00 PM Re: BHR 16 months post-o... by morph

Blood Clots
Did you have Blood Clots after your surgery? How was it treated?

Posts: 40
Topics: 10

Last post: August 17, 2014, 05:16:21 PM Re: Blood Clots @ 8 week... by hernanu

My Resurfacing Requires a THR Revision
Some hip resurfacing patients have problems requiring a revision to a THR.  This is a place to share your story and receive support for your revision.

Posts: 252
Topics: 31

Last post: April 13, 2025, 11:53:51 AM Re: Anyone with at least... by fionalum

Acetabular Cup and Femoral Component Revisions
Acetabular Cup and Femoral Component Revisions & Problems

Posts: 162
Topics: 26

Last post: September 29, 2024, 11:30:54 AM Re: Resurfacing Revision by Pat Walter

Metal Allergies & Metal Ion Information
Problems or revisions of a hip resurfacing due to deep metal allergies. Information about metal Ions.

Posts: 469
Topics: 50

Last post: November 08, 2023, 06:29:45 AM Re: First test when….? by petemeads

Medical Studies/Articles

Medical Studies about Hip Resurfacing problems and revisions.
Hip Resurfacing Studies
Studies about hip resurfacing and hip resurfacing devices

Posts: 110
Topics: 18

Last post: February 11, 2024, 06:49:31 PM How long do revisions la... by lckp

Doctor Information

Doctor Information
Hip resurfacing surgeon information and questions

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Topics: 232

Last post: September 08, 2025, 06:30:27 PM Dr Huff in Portland, OR by Aimeeclimbs@gmail.com

Dr. Brooks
Information about Dr. Brooks and patient stories

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Topics: 9

Last post: May 03, 2019, 02:12:38 AM Re: Dr. Brooks Study - ... by ahausheer

Dr. De Smet
Information about Dr. De Smet and patient stories

Posts: 42
Topics: 9

Last post: July 14, 2019, 07:39:54 PM Re: Brian's ReCerf Ceram... by blinky

Dr. Gross
Information about Dr. Gross and patient stories

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Topics: 47

Last post: May 21, 2026, 12:47:27 PM MoM vs CoC and Cemented ... by ocwa80

Dr. Pritchett
Information about Dr. Pritchett and patient stories

Posts: 86
Topics: 10

Last post: February 01, 2023, 03:38:55 PM Re: thank you, Dr Pritch... by Pat Walter

Dr. Su
Information about Dr. Su and patient stories

Posts: 128
Topics: 14

Last post: December 09, 2024, 05:36:43 PM Re: Dr Su by silky

Athletes Corner

General Discussion about Athletes
Questions about participating in athletics, post op athletic activities and PT for athletes

Posts: 675
Topics: 80

Last post: November 10, 2025, 04:43:03 PM Re: 5 year check up resu... by MattFL

Biking/Mountain Biking
Share your stories about mountain biking after hip resurfacing

Posts: 375
Topics: 47

Last post: December 20, 2022, 06:17:59 PM My 10yr Bi-Lateral Anniv... by Gino_Tortellini

Dancing
Are you back to dancing? How long did it take to get back on the floor and dance?

Posts: 17
Topics: 6

Last post: September 26, 2022, 02:00:06 AM Recommended dance suitab... by MichaelCasady

Golfing
Golfers - do you have questions about hip resurfacing and golfing.  Are you an active golfer after hip resurfacing.  Lets talk golf and hip resurfacing.

Posts: 198
Topics: 24

Last post: June 03, 2024, 12:58:41 PM Re: Which hip is harder ... by HippyDogwood

Horseback Riders
Are you a rider? How long did it take you to get back to riding?

Posts: 96
Topics: 10

Last post: June 04, 2018, 10:58:00 AM Re: Riding the bigger ho... by LMS

Martial Arts
Martial Arts hip resurfacing athletes.  Tell us how your trained Post Op and what you are doing now.

Posts: 505
Topics: 31

Last post: May 01, 2019, 08:42:56 AM Re: TKD/Recovery After H... by Pat Walter

Motorcyclists
A special place for Surface Hippy Bikers

Posts: 214
Topics: 30

Last post: May 05, 2019, 01:20:38 PM Re: Over 6yrs riding on ... by arx4

Mountaineering & Climbing
Are you climbing after your hip resurfacing? Tell us about your activities and your post op PT to get back into shape.

Posts: 93
Topics: 18

Last post: April 29, 2024, 11:52:22 AM Re: Hip squaking and rum... by stevel

Running, Ironman, Marathoner
Are you running after your hip resurfacing? How did you train and what are you doing now?

Posts: 1,474
Topics: 159

Last post: November 22, 2024, 11:23:32 AM Re: start running by MattFL

Skating & Hockey
Are you a skater or hockey player?  How long did it take to get back on the ice after hip resurfacing

Posts: 199
Topics: 21

Last post: October 16, 2023, 10:25:48 PM You need some inspiratio... by Eric

Sky Diving
Hip Resurfacing Athletes - high in the skies

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Topics: 2

Last post: January 09, 2017, 06:26:25 PM Re: Skydiving by Pat Walter

Skiing and Snow Boarding
Are you skiing or snow boarding after your hip resurfacing?

Posts: 265
Topics: 38

Last post: December 23, 2018, 06:23:09 PM Re: Pushed the limit a l... by John C

Soccer
Soccer player talk about this hip resurfacing and post op activities

Posts: 138
Topics: 12

Last post: June 04, 2019, 10:29:33 PM Re: Return to football? by jimbone

Surfing & Water Sports
Surface Hippies returning to or interested in Surfing and Water Sports

Posts: 224
Topics: 36

Last post: June 10, 2022, 11:46:43 AM How quickly did you get ... by Alex

Tennis Players
Are you back on the court? Playing singles or doubles? Tell us your story.

Posts: 76
Topics: 12

Last post: January 19, 2023, 03:59:42 PM Need some inspiration? ... by BillyH

Weight Lifting
Are you a hip resurfacing weight lifter? Share your story with other athletes.

Posts: 229
Topics: 21

Last post: February 25, 2025, 12:31:47 PM Re: Study on reduced fex... by tobyskier

Yoga
Yoga activities

Posts: 21
Topics: 6

Last post: April 30, 2021, 10:18:53 AM Re: Beginner Yoga Stretc... by MarvinB

THR Total Hip Replacement Support

THR Patients
Total Hip Replacement Stories and Questions

Posts: 929
Topics: 57

Last post: July 12, 2021, 10:17:42 AM Re: Pain post op by imgetinold

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MoM vs CoC and Cemented vs Uncemented fixation ocwa80 Dr. Gross May 21, 2026, 12:47:27 PM
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