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General questions about hip resurfacing - support, information and help
4790 Posts
760 Topics
Last post by toby
in Re: Resurfaced Jan 30 Pr...
on Today at 02:35:16 PM
No New Posts Polls about Hip Resurfacing
Polls for patients to complete about their hip resurfacing experience
152 Posts
10 Topics
Last post by gazza
in Re: Poll - What Hip Resu...
on February 02, 2010, 01:28:52 AM
No New Posts Hip Resurfacing Devices
Questions and comments about different types of hip resurfacing devices
293 Posts
29 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Pro Op Options
on December 05, 2009, 08:47:16 AM
No New Posts Traveling Abroad for Hip Resurfacing
Questions about traveling abroad. Stories about people traveling overseas.
54 Posts
13 Topics
Last post by stevel
in Re: Belgium vs US & now ...
on February 05, 2010, 02:00:20 PM
No New Posts Insurance Questions
Questions and comments about insurance coverage for hip resurfacing
111 Posts
25 Topics
Last post by shipnc
in Medicare for resurfacing...
on January 12, 2010, 11:47:01 AM
No New Posts Recovery Issues
Post Op Recovery Issues including problems and slow recoveries
1588 Posts
236 Topics
Last post by halfdone
in Re: GOING HOME TOMORROW-...
on February 06, 2010, 09:10:10 AM
No New Posts Physical Therapy
PT after hip resurfacing. What special PT did you do. What helped? What hindered your recovery?
211 Posts
26 Topics
Last post by tedroberts
in Re: Golf advice please ?...
on November 27, 2009, 10:28:39 AM
No New Posts Groin Pain
Groin Pain and muscle issues after hip resurfacing
125 Posts
14 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Groin, Quad and Glut...
on Today at 07:11:58 AM
No New Posts Infection Problems
Did you have a skin infeciton or infection around your new hip device?
12 Posts
4 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Skin Infection
on Today at 07:19:09 AM
No New Posts Leg Length Problems
Is your leg shorter or longer after surgery? Did the problem resolve itself in time?
55 Posts
8 Topics
Last post by bernsber
in Re: Leg length and turn ...
on December 18, 2008, 02:22:48 PM
No New Posts Swelling
Swelling in the hip and or leg after surgery.
40 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by sheptr
in Re: 8 Days post op, swel...
on January 30, 2010, 09:28:05 AM
No New Posts Emotional Issues
Are you depressed or upset after hip resurfacing surgery? Talk with other Surface Hippies and find moral support
48 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by bothdone
in Re: How do people feel m...
on December 04, 2009, 07:05:22 AM
No New Posts Sex and Resurfacing
Surface Hippies often wonder about when they can return to having sex and problems associated with becoming active again
43 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in MOVED: Prototherapy
on November 06, 2009, 06:39:18 AM
No New Posts Hip Resurfacing Serious Problems
Post Op Serious Problems
206 Posts
23 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: femoral nerve damage
on February 05, 2010, 07:09:34 PM
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Did you have Blood Clots after your surgery? How was it treated?
16 Posts
6 Topics
Last post by DonC
in Re: Pulmonary Embolism a...
on January 13, 2010, 11:30:04 AM
No New Posts Dislocations
Dislocations after hip resurfacing
16 Posts
3 Topics
Last post by ruraldiy
in Re: Dislocation
on October 06, 2007, 09:56:56 AM
No New Posts Loose Acetabular Cups
Loose Acetabular Cups requiring a second surgery or revision to a THR
45 Posts
6 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Any Other Canadians ...
on July 19, 2009, 06:05:53 AM
No New Posts Metal Allergies
Problems or revisions of a hip resurfacing due to deep metal allergies
7 Posts
1 Topics
Last post by lindalynn
in Re: Metal Allergy Testin...
on November 29, 2009, 04:42:12 PM
No New Posts High Metal Ions
Revisions or problems due to high metal ions after hip resurfacing
12 Posts
3 Topics
Last post by stevel
in Re: help converting meta...
on September 07, 2009, 10:52:13 PM
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.
1 Posts
1 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Hip Resurfacing Revision...
on January 06, 2009, 08:21:39 AM
No New Posts PT Post Op Surgery
What PT did you do post op to help your resurfaced hip heal and get your body back into shape?
8 Posts
2 Topics
Last post by mmckeone
in Ice Pack Recipe
on October 02, 2009, 11:37:19 AM
No New Posts Good PT in my area
Tell us about your PT - what they did and where they are located. Why were they so good?
3 Posts
1 Topics
Last post by tedroberts
in Re: Do you know of a goo...
on December 24, 2009, 11:10:47 AM
No New Posts Hip Stories
Personal stories about your hip resurfacing and your doctor
1056 Posts
133 Topics
Last post by mari
in Re: Bionic's Bone Blog
on February 05, 2010, 09:11:18 PM
No New Posts Bilateral Stories
Stories about people with both hips resurfaced
167 Posts
18 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Atlanta Surface Hipp...
on December 29, 2009, 02:42:26 PM
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Hip resurfacing surgeon information and questions
495 Posts
119 Topics
Last post by moira@sbcglobal.net
in Re: Dr. Vail at UCSF 201...
on Today at 10:11:04 AM
No New Posts General Discussion about Athletes
Questions about participating in athletics, post op athletic activities and PT for athletes
98 Posts
18 Topics
Last post by wesinator
in Re: Anyone return to pla...
on January 13, 2010, 05:05:03 PM
No New Posts Dancing
Are you back to dancing? How long did it take to get back on the floor and dance?
3 Posts
1 Topics
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.
36 Posts
3 Topics
Last post by frosty1235
in Re: when can i golf?
on October 05, 2009, 12:11:38 PM
No New Posts Horseback Riders
Are you a rider? How long did it take you to get back to riding?
7 Posts
2 Topics
Last post by tofu55
in One hip done, riding 5 1...
on December 13, 2009, 12:25:45 PM
No New Posts Martial Arts
Martial Arts hip resurfacing athletes. Tell us how your trained Post Op and what you are doing now.
37 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by splash
in Re: Kyokushinkai Karate ...
on December 06, 2009, 04:32:21 AM
No New Posts Motorcyclists
A special place for Surface Hippy Bikers
56 Posts
5 Topics
Last post by B.I.L.L.
in Re: Supercross starts 1-...
on January 18, 2010, 11:26:47 PM
No New Posts Mountain Biking
Share your stories about mountain biking after hip resurfacing
23 Posts
1 Topics
Last post by CeeJay15
in Re: Mountain Biking by S...
on June 16, 2009, 11:17:18 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.
20 Posts
4 Topics
Last post by GeorgiaHippie
in Re: Day 88: Climbed Amic...
on November 02, 2009, 01:34:37 AM
No New Posts Running, Ironman, Marathoner
Are you running after your hip resurfacing? How did you train and what are you doing now?
182 Posts
17 Topics
Last post by larry2458
in Re: Getting back into ru...
on January 18, 2010, 02:57:18 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
135 Posts
10 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Should I Playing in ...
on November 03, 2009, 07:54:17 PM
No New Posts Skiing and Snow Boarding
Are you skiing or snow boarding after your hip resurfacing?
116 Posts
15 Topics
Last post by CeeJay15
in Re: Dying to hit the slo...
on Yesterday at 07:36:15 AM
No New Posts Soccer
Soccer player talk about this hip resurfacing and post op activities
14 Posts
2 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Just over 9 weeks p...
on August 18, 2008, 05:28:37 PM
No New Posts Surfing & Water Sports
Surface Hippies returning to or interested in Surfing and Water Sports
102 Posts
11 Topics
Last post by hawaiieric
in Re: Kitesurfing
on January 15, 2010, 08:38:31 PM
No New Posts Tennis Players
Are you back on the court? Playing singles or doubles? Tell us your story.
5 Posts
2 Topics
Last post by John C
in Back to Tennis after 10 ...
on October 20, 2009, 10:22:22 PM
No New Posts Weight Lifting
Are you a hip resurfacing weight lifter? Share your story with other athletes.
45 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by sroberts
in Re: weightlifting/resist...
on September 02, 2009, 08:37:41 PM
No New Posts 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.
25 Posts
13 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Transcript of Dr. Gross ...
on February 18, 2009, 06:40:47 PM
No New Posts 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
7 Posts
2 Topics
Last post by SmileyRob
in Re: Polar Care 300 Ice P...
on August 02, 2009, 07:38:28 PM
No New Posts THR Patients
Total Hip Replacement Stories and Questions
26 Posts
3 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Why a THR Category?
on August 10, 2009, 05:23:17 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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0 Topics

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