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Hip Resurfacing Topics
General questions about hip resurfacing - support, information and help |
28450 Posts |
Last post by Fitness85 |
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Hip Resurfacing Still an Excellent Option
Despite negative media against hip resurfacing, experienced surgeons, national registires and mecial studies show postivie outcomes. |
143 Posts |
Last post by imgetinold |
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Polls about Hip Resurfacing
Polls for patients to complete about their hip resurfacing experience |
718 Posts |
Last post by stevel |
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Hip Resurfacing Devices
Questions and comments about different types of hip resurfacing devices |
821 Posts |
Last post by mattfruitbat |
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Traveling Abroad for Hip Resurfacing
Questions about traveling abroad. Stories about people traveling overseas. |
235 Posts |
Last post by dsmcamelot |
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Insurance Questions
Questions and comments about insurance coverage for hip resurfacing |
348 Posts |
Last post by IsaacMiller |
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Photos - Surface Hippies, pets and environment
Photos of surface hippies, their pets, their hobbies, their sports and other fun stuff. |
192 Posts |
Last post by blinky |
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Anniversary Stories
Patient stories celebrating hip resurfacing anniversaries |
334 Posts |
Last post by Pat Walter |
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Hip Resurfacing Stories
Personal stories about your hip resurfacing and your doctor |
9789 Posts |
Last post by Scarborough |
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Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Stories
Stories about people with both hips resurfaced |
2467 Posts |
Last post by moe |
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Recovery Issues
Post Op Recovery Issues including problems and slow recoveries |
5627 Posts |
Last post by stevel |
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Physical Therapy
PT after hip resurfacing. What special PT did you do. What helped? What hindered your recovery? |
748 Posts |
Last post by BillyH |
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Groin Pain
Groin Pain and muscle issues after hip resurfacing |
482 Posts |
Last post by WillW |
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Infection Problems
Did you have a skin infeciton or infection around your new hip device? |
77 Posts |
Last post by catfriend |
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Leg Length Problems
Is your leg shorter or longer after surgery? Did the problem resolve itself in time? |
115 Posts |
Last post by catfriend |
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Swelling
Swelling in the hip and or leg after surgery. |
127 Posts |
Last post by Anthony J |
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Emotional Issues
Are you depressed or upset after hip resurfacing surgery? Talk with other Surface Hippies and find moral support |
316 Posts |
Last post by jimbone |
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Sex and Resurfacing
Surface Hippies often wonder about when they can return to having sex and problems associated with becoming active again |
71 Posts |
Last post by Dave Like Festus |
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Hip Resurfacing Serious Problems
Post Op Serious Problems |
854 Posts |
Last post by Diane11468 |
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Blood Clots
Did you have Blood Clots after your surgery? How was it treated? |
40 Posts |
Last post by hernanu |
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Dislocations
Dislocations after hip resurfacing |
47 Posts |
Last post by thecynner |
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Acetabular Cup and Femoral Component Revisions
Acetabular Cup and Femoral Component Revisions & Problems |
145 Posts |
Last post by imgetinold |
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Metal Allergies
Problems or revisions of a hip resurfacing due to deep metal allergies |
106 Posts |
Last post by LDub |
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High Metal Ions
Revisions or problems due to high metal ions after hip resurfacing |
353 Posts |
Last post by stevel |
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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. |
183 Posts |
Last post by imgetinold |
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Hip Resurfacing Studies
Studies about hip resurfacing and hip resurfacing devices |
101 Posts |
Last post by Pat Walter |
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Metal Ion Studies
Studies and articles about metal ions |
10 Posts |
Last post by Rn2md |
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PT Post Op Surgery
What PT did you do post op to help your resurfaced hip heal and get your body back into shape? |
36 Posts |
Last post by Danlalane |
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Good PT in my area
Tell us about your PT - what they did and where they are located. Why were they so good? |
24 Posts |
Last post by avilax777 |
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Doctor Information
Hip resurfacing surgeon information and questions |
1073 Posts |
Last post by Toffeerhino |
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Dr. Brooks
Information about Dr. Brooks and patient stories |
30 Posts |
Last post by ahausheer |
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Dr. Bose
Information about Dr. Bose and patient stories |
54 Posts |
Last post by Pat Walter |
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Dr. De Smet
Information about Dr. De Smet and patient stories |
42 Posts |
Last post by blinky |
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Dr. Gross
Information about Dr. Gross and patient stories |
369 Posts |
Last post by YetiKing |
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Mr. McMinn
Information about Mr. McMinn and patient stories |
1 Posts |
Last post by Pat Walter |
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Dr. Pritchett
Information about Dr. Pritchett and patient stories |
86 Posts |
Last post by Pat Walter |
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Dr. Rogerson
Information about Dr. Rogerson and patient stories |
7 Posts |
Last post by Dannywayoflife |
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Dr. Su
Information about Dr. Su and patient stories |
121 Posts |
Last post by Pat Walter |
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Dr. Keggi - Anterior Approach |
2 Posts |
Last post by Pat Walter |
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General Discussion about Athletes
Questions about participating in athletics, post op athletic activities and PT for athletes |
668 Posts |
Last post by stevel |
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Biking/Mountain Biking
Share your stories about mountain biking after hip resurfacing |
375 Posts |
Last post by Gino_Tortellini |
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Dancing
Are you back to dancing? How long did it take to get back on the floor and dance? |
17 Posts |
Last post by MichaelCasady |
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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. |
197 Posts |
Last post by jimbone |
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Horseback Riders
Are you a rider? How long did it take you to get back to riding? |
96 Posts |
Last post by LMS |
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Martial Arts
Martial Arts hip resurfacing athletes. Tell us how your trained Post Op and what you are doing now. |
505 Posts |
Last post by Pat Walter |
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Motorcyclists
A special place for Surface Hippy Bikers |
214 Posts |
Last post by arx4 |
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Mountaineering & Climbing
Are you climbing after your hip resurfacing? Tell us about your activities and your post op PT to get back into shape. |
91 Posts |
Last post by phillwad |
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Running, Ironman, Marathoner
Are you running after your hip resurfacing? How did you train and what are you doing now? |
1457 Posts |
Last post by Arrojo |
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Skating & Hockey
Are you a skater or hockey player? How long did it take to get back on the ice after hip resurfacing |
198 Posts |
Last post by dannythebeerman |
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Sky Diving
Hip Resurfacing Athletes - high in the skies |
6 Posts |
Last post by Pat Walter |
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Skiing and Snow Boarding
Are you skiing or snow boarding after your hip resurfacing? |
265 Posts |
Last post by John C |
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Soccer
Soccer player talk about this hip resurfacing and post op activities |
138 Posts |
Last post by jimbone |
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Surfing & Water Sports
Surface Hippies returning to or interested in Surfing and Water Sports |
224 Posts |
Last post by Alex |
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Tennis Players
Are you back on the court? Playing singles or doubles? Tell us your story. |
76 Posts |
Last post by BillyH |
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Weight Lifting
Are you a hip resurfacing weight lifter? Share your story with other athletes. |
220 Posts |
Last post by TotalWus |
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Yoga
Yoga activities |
21 Posts |
Last post by Arthur Plastie |
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THR Patients
Total Hip Replacement Stories and Questions |
907 Posts |
Last post by imgetinold |
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Revision to THR from Resurfacing
Patients requiring a revision of their Hip Resurfacings to a Total Hip Replacement |
75 Posts |
Last post by bcmaughan |
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Intresting New Treatments
There are many new treatments like stem cells and APIC Cell Free System. As we learn more, it is always interesting to share information. |
69 Posts |
Last post by Johnt55 |
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Doctor Chat Information
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. |
37 Posts |
Last post by Coby Taylor |
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Classifieds
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 |
23 Posts |
Last post by patrick_d |
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Chat Area for non-hip related subjects
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 |
235 Posts |
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