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General questions about hip resurfacing - support, information and help

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Despite negative media against hip resurfacing, experienced surgeons, national registires and mecial studies show postivie outcomes.

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Last post by Ross
in Re: Dr. Su responds to t...
on January 05, 2013, 06:15:11 AM

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Polls for patients to complete about their hip resurfacing experience

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in Re: Clunking and Clickin...
on May 16, 2013, 02:36:28 AM

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Questions and comments about different types of hip resurfacing devices

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Last post by Geoffcreighton
in Re: Rock-Climber with L1...
on May 11, 2013, 06:04:49 AM

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Questions about traveling abroad. Stories about people traveling overseas.

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in Re: Are there any bi-lat...
on September 18, 2012, 12:50:54 PM

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Questions and comments about insurance coverage for hip resurfacing

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on May 15, 2013, 06:58:27 PM

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Photos of surface hippies, their pets, their hobbies, their sports and other fun stuff.

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Hip Stories

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Personal stories about your hip resurfacing and your doctor

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in Re: New Hip Story
on May 16, 2013, 01:39:26 PM

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Stories about people with both hips resurfaced

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in Re: New Kicks - 1 yr pos...
on May 13, 2013, 03:10:28 PM

Normal Post Op Problems and Recovery Issues

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Post Op Recovery Issues including problems and slow recoveries

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: Were my expectations...
on Yesterday at 07:44:24 AM

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

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Last post by maxx6789
in Re: Fat Burners - Bike a...
on Today at 07:28:15 AM

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Groin Pain and muscle issues after hip resurfacing

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Last post by kimberly52
in Re: Post op
on April 12, 2013, 02:58:15 PM

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

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Last post by Pat Walter
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on December 30, 2012, 09:10:07 PM

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

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in Company payment for revi...
on February 25, 2013, 02:12:16 AM

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Swelling in the hip and or leg after surgery.

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in Re: Swollen near hip poc...
on February 08, 2013, 08:07:12 AM

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

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: Euphoria
on April 21, 2013, 02:07:32 PM

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

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Last post by Pat Walter
in MOVED: What shoes are be...
on April 10, 2013, 12:47:10 PM

Serious Post Op Problems and Revisions

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Post Op Serious Problems

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Last post by Manny
in Re: Failed BHR - need re...
on March 22, 2013, 05:25:46 PM

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

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Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Went to ER today to ...
on June 16, 2012, 05:22:53 PM

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Dislocations after hip resurfacing

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Last post by Two4One
in Re: Acetabular cup losse...
on December 22, 2011, 08:27:32 PM

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Acetabular Cup Revisions, Loose Acetabular Cups and other Acetabular Cup Problems

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Last post by mountaingoat
in Re: Dr. Gross does not t...
on March 26, 2013, 12:46:10 PM

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Problems or revisions of a hip resurfacing due to deep metal allergies

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Last post by Spanielsal
in Re: Metal Allergy Testin...
on June 11, 2012, 08:24:04 AM

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Revisions or problems due to high metal ions after hip resurfacing

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Last post by PattyM
in Re: High cobalt level bu...
on April 22, 2013, 08:51:12 AM

No New Posts 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.

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: Hip Resurfacing Revi...
on September 26, 2012, 07:49:04 AM

Medical Studies/Articles

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Studies about hip resurfacing and hip resurfacing devices

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Last post by Ross
in Re: Dr. Gross Receives 2...
on December 27, 2012, 11:49:17 AM

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Studies and articles about metal ions

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Physical Therapy

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What PT did you do post op to help your resurfaced hip heal and get your body back into shape?

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Last post by Dannywayoflife
in Re: 'POWERPLATE' vibrati...
on February 28, 2013, 08:46:43 AM

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Tell us about your PT - what they did and where they are located. Why were they so good?

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Last post by lynne123
in Re: Do you know of a goo...
on February 14, 2012, 03:09:14 PM

Doctor Information

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Hip resurfacing surgeon information and questions

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Last post by peter@theflyingmonkeys.ca
in Re: Has anyone had any e...
on May 11, 2013, 12:42:28 PM

No New Posts Dr. Bose

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: Delta motion on rheu...
on May 05, 2013, 09:45:11 AM

No New Posts Dr. Gross

Information about Dr. Gross and his patients.

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: One-Year Follow-up T...
on October 31, 2012, 07:05:23 AM

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Information about Dr. De Smet and his patients

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Last post by Pat Walter
in MOVED: Can you eventuall...
on November 05, 2012, 07:05:15 PM

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Dr. Pritchett procols and patient information

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Last post by Tin Soldier
in Re: Dr. Pritchett and ou...
on May 01, 2013, 01:41:25 PM

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Dr. Rogerson Information and patients

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: My 2012 Dr. Rogerson...
on April 11, 2013, 07:11:26 AM

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Information about Dr. Su and his patients

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Last post by Khynes
in Re: Dr Edwin Su - Out of...
on April 16, 2013, 06:47:45 PM

Athletes Corner

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

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Last post by hernanu
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on Yesterday at 07:40:24 AM

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

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Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Dancer needs a hip r...
on August 16, 2007, 03:13:04 AM

No New Posts 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.

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Last post by fenceman
in Re: First time golfing p...
on February 04, 2013, 08:17:57 AM

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

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Last post by John C
in Re: Have you had a revis...
on October 22, 2012, 12:43:35 PM

No New Posts Martial Arts

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

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Last post by Dannywayoflife
in Re: Back to BJJ!
on May 09, 2013, 11:24:56 PM

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A special place for Surface Hippy Bikers

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Last post by BrianMc
in Re: No replacement for D...
on March 03, 2013, 05:33:07 PM

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Share your stories about mountain biking after hip resurfacing

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Last post by dwbitt
in Re: Any Road Bikers Out ...
on April 18, 2013, 10:18:55 AM

No New Posts Mountaineering & Climbing

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

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: Mt. Whitney
on May 01, 2013, 08:43:51 PM

No New Posts Running, Ironman, Marathoner

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

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Last post by kimberly52
in Re: wait six months or a...
on Yesterday at 06:36:29 AM

No New Posts Skating & Hockey

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

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: First hockey game in...
on March 13, 2013, 06:28:07 AM

No New Posts Skiing and Snow Boarding

Are you skiing or snow boarding after your hip resurfacing?

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: Skiing in Utah
on March 03, 2013, 10:58:39 AM

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Soccer player talk about this hip resurfacing and post op activities

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Last post by Nosajxl
in Re: 2.5yrs post op, pain...
on May 16, 2013, 05:20:42 PM

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Surface Hippies returning to or interested in Surfing and Water Sports

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Last post by Marco Polo
in Re: Early season water s...
on April 07, 2013, 04:41:50 PM

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

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: Cause of severe thig...
on December 05, 2012, 04:19:13 PM

No New Posts Weight Lifting

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

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Last post by Buster
in Re: Another deadlift per...
on May 15, 2013, 01:44:43 PM

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Yoga activities

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Last post by hernanu
in Re: Hatha Yoga as physic...
on March 25, 2013, 07:04:00 PM

Doctor Chat Information

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The Surface Hippy Chat Room features experineced hip resurfacing surgeons doing live chats with prospective patients. Transcripts of each chat are posted on the main website.

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Last post by curt
in Re: Transcript of Dr. Mo...
on February 23, 2012, 11:06:08 AM

Classifieds - Purchase, Trade & Donate

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Do you have lightly used medical equipment you would like to sell, trade or donate? This is the place to get in touch with other Surface Hippies

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Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Raised Toilet Seat
on March 09, 2013, 04:09:54 PM

THR Total Hip Replacement Support

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Total Hip Replacement Stories and Questions

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Last post by Jason0411
in Re: Too young for a THR?
on April 25, 2013, 02:53:07 AM

No New Posts Revision to THR from Resurfacing

Patients requiring a revision of their Hip Resurfacings to a Total Hip Replacement

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Last post by Dannywayoflife
in Re: One year one month p...
on March 14, 2013, 02:50:26 PM

Chat Section for non-hip talk

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Surface Hippies sometimes want to just chat with each other about topics other than Hip Resurfacing. This is an area where you can talk away about whatever you want - within reason! LOL

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