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Hip Resurfacing General Questions

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Hip Resurfacing Topics

General questions about hip resurfacing - support, information and help

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Last post by JimK
in Re: New study on activit...
on Today at 09:13:06 AM
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Polls about Hip Resurfacing

Polls for patients to complete about their hip resurfacing experience

377 Posts
19 Topics
Last post by bilateralbliss
in Re: Poll - Size of Your ...
on February 05, 2012, 05:55:52 PM
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Hip Resurfacing Devices

Questions and comments about different types of hip resurfacing devices

498 Posts
51 Topics
Last post by stephen
in Re: BHR Surgeon in the S...
on February 02, 2012, 03:55:16 PM
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Traveling Abroad for Hip Resurfacing

Questions about traveling abroad. Stories about people traveling overseas.

136 Posts
28 Topics
Last post by Vicky
in Dr. Bose pre-surgery pat...
on January 21, 2012, 10:55:27 AM
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Insurance Questions

Questions and comments about insurance coverage for hip resurfacing

225 Posts
37 Topics
Last post by FlbrkMike
in Re: Getting Health Insur...
on February 01, 2012, 11:49:12 AM
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Photos - Surface Hippies, pets and environment

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

150 Posts
12 Topics
Last post by obxpelican
in Re: A fun Maui Hippie tr...
on February 03, 2012, 08:18:52 AM

Hip Stories

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Hip Stories

Personal stories about your hip resurfacing and your doctor

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300 Topics
Last post by Luanna
in Re: L BHR with Mr Treacy
on Today at 09:16:25 AM
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Bilateral Stories

Stories about people with both hips resurfaced

740 Posts
51 Topics
Last post by Two4One
in Keep your Eyes on the Ro...
on Today at 05:43:55 AM

Normal Post Op Problems and Recovery Issues

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Recovery Issues

Post Op Recovery Issues including problems and slow recoveries

3456 Posts
425 Topics
Last post by Jen from Tucson
in Re: 10 weeks post-op, wo...
on February 07, 2012, 08:00:05 AM
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Physical Therapy

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

541 Posts
73 Topics
Last post by Aerial
in Re: Improving figure 4 s...
on February 07, 2012, 06:58:30 PM
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Groin Pain

Groin Pain and muscle issues after hip resurfacing

295 Posts
29 Topics
Last post by stano
in Re: Anti Inflammatories ...
on Yesterday at 11:51:26 PM
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Infection Problems

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

60 Posts
10 Topics
Last post by lori.36
in Re: Lump in crease right...
on May 16, 2011, 06:40:34 PM
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Leg Length Problems

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

94 Posts
12 Topics
Last post by cwg
in Re: Leg Length Differenc...
on December 22, 2011, 12:14:21 AM
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Swelling

Swelling in the hip and or leg after surgery.

93 Posts
14 Topics
Last post by Woodstock Hippy
in Re: What's up with the s...
on January 16, 2012, 05:41:48 AM
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Emotional Issues

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

178 Posts
13 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Post-op depression s...
on Today at 05:55:35 AM
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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

62 Posts
10 Topics
Last post by alex3
in Re: Sex after surgery ?
on Today at 08:29:08 AM

Serious Post Op Problems and Revisions

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Hip Resurfacing Serious Problems

Post Op Serious Problems

504 Posts
48 Topics
Last post by einreb
in Re: Botched resurfacing,...
on February 06, 2012, 01:35:47 PM
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Blood Clots

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

26 Posts
8 Topics
Last post by Bocky
in Re: Blood clots formed b...
on January 14, 2012, 07:47:57 PM
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Dislocations

Dislocations after hip resurfacing

20 Posts
4 Topics
Last post by Two4One
in Re: Acetabular cup losse...
on December 22, 2011, 08:27:32 PM
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Loose Acetabular Cups

Loose Acetabular Cups requiring a second surgery or revision to a THR

77 Posts
11 Topics
Last post by MrHappy
in Running & resurfacing
on January 07, 2012, 12:20:06 PM
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Metal Allergies

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

58 Posts
3 Topics
Last post by Dan L
in Re: Cobalt toxicity; Rea...
on December 29, 2011, 10:17:48 AM
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High Metal Ions

Revisions or problems due to high metal ions after hip resurfacing

235 Posts
17 Topics
Last post by Tin Soldier
in Re: Cobalt and chromium ...
on January 22, 2012, 11:42:30 PM
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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.

83 Posts
11 Topics
Last post by Dannywayoflife
in Re: Met someone at PT to...
on January 04, 2012, 04:14:41 PM

Physical Therapy

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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?

9 Posts
2 Topics
Last post by lori.36
in Re: Ice Pack Recipe
on July 08, 2011, 09:23:01 AM
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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?

12 Posts
1 Topics
Last post by twerdy
in Re: Do you know of a goo...
on October 23, 2011, 07:20:58 PM

Doctor Information

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Doctor Information

Hip resurfacing surgeon information and questions

785 Posts
170 Topics
Last post by debkakes
in Re: Dr. Edward Littlejoh...
on Yesterday at 03:13:35 PM
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Dr. Bose

3 Posts
1 Topics
Last post by Woodstock Hippy
in Re: Dr Bose on Current T...
on January 10, 2012, 11:04:34 AM
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Dr. Gross

Information about Dr. Gross and his patients.

23 Posts
6 Topics
Last post by imgetinold
in Re: Doctor Gross info an...
on December 09, 2011, 10:01:41 AM
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Dr. De Smet

Information about Dr. De Smet and his patients

11 Posts
2 Topics
Last post by hernanu
in Re: Yet More On The Unce...
on January 12, 2012, 01:20:57 PM
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Dr. Pritchett

Dr. Pritchett procols and patient information

45 Posts
1 Topics
Last post by Tin Soldier
in Re: Dr. Prittchet
on January 25, 2012, 08:14:59 AM
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Dr. Rogerson

Dr. Rogerson Information and patients

3 Posts
1 Topics
Last post by cwg
in Re: EXTREMELY HIGH COBAL...
on October 29, 2011, 02:08:25 PM
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Dr. Su

Information about Dr. Su and his patients

48 Posts
1 Topics
Last post by Pat Walter
in Re: Dr Su
on November 30, 2011, 10:32:10 AM

Athletes Corner

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General Discussion about Athletes

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

373 Posts
41 Topics
Last post by FlbrkMike
in Re: Rowing and Hip Resur...
on February 05, 2012, 12:19:43 PM
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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
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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.

51 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by David
in Re: How long prior to be...
on October 01, 2011, 04:36:57 PM
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Horseback Riders

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

64 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by Luann
in Re: Usually how Long Aft...
on October 22, 2011, 12:58:41 PM
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Martial Arts

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

311 Posts
16 Topics
Last post by hernanu
in Re: straight from the hi...
on February 07, 2012, 03:34:34 PM
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Motorcyclists

A special place for Surface Hippy Bikers

104 Posts
11 Topics
Last post by John C
in Re: Chances for an old m...
on November 09, 2011, 12:59:08 AM
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Biking/Mountain Biking

Share your stories about mountain biking after hip resurfacing

83 Posts
6 Topics
Last post by johnd_emd
in Re: Cycling after Hip re...
on February 03, 2012, 06:18:38 PM
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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.

30 Posts
7 Topics
Last post by Geoffcreighton
in Re: rock and ice climbin...
on January 04, 2012, 08:57:44 AM
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Running, Ironman, Marathoner

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

426 Posts
37 Topics
Last post by jjmclain
in Re: Specific Hip strengt...
on February 04, 2012, 11:52:40 AM
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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

154 Posts
14 Topics
Last post by newdog
in Re: Roller Hockey
on June 25, 2011, 07:01:17 AM
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Skiing and Snow Boarding

Are you skiing or snow boarding after your hip resurfacing?

153 Posts
22 Topics
Last post by WTW15
in Re: Skiing
on January 08, 2012, 10:50:37 AM
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Soccer

Soccer player talk about this hip resurfacing and post op activities

28 Posts
4 Topics
Last post by Texans20x
in Bilateral BHRs still pla...
on March 16, 2011, 09:39:36 AM
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Surfing & Water Sports

Surface Hippies returning to or interested in Surfing and Water Sports

165 Posts
22 Topics
Last post by Kiwi
in Re: Boating, fishing & d...
on February 02, 2012, 02:36:36 PM
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Tennis Players

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

14 Posts
3 Topics
Last post by Kiwi
in Re: back on the court
on December 09, 2011, 08:28:04 PM
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Weight Lifting

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

106 Posts
10 Topics
Last post by zeke
in Re: CARDIO WORKOUT
on Today at 08:15:54 AM
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Yoga

Yoga activities

39 Posts
4 Topics
Last post by Two4One
in Yoga progressively & foc...
on January 30, 2012, 09:56:20 AM

Doctor Chat Information

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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.

28 Posts
14 Topics
Last post by towboy
in Re: AVN question for Dr....
on July 29, 2010, 04:40:06 AM

Classifieds - Purchase, Trade & Donate

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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

12 Posts
3 Topics
Last post by lori.36
in Re: Pre Operative Hip Ex...
on July 08, 2011, 09:25:38 AM

THR Total Hip Replacement Support

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THR Patients

Total Hip Replacement Stories and Questions

92 Posts
12 Topics
Last post by Luanna
in Re: Recalled THR - still...
on December 27, 2011, 08:21:41 AM
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Revision to THR from Resurfacing

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

14 Posts
2 Topics
Last post by sootie
in Re: asr to thr
on February 03, 2012, 11:13:46 AM

Chat Section for non-hip talk

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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

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Last post by Two4One
in Did ANY Hippies get a SN...
on February 06, 2012, 05:21:12 AM

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