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Bitten by the Cycling bug!

City lawyer Duncan talks about his passion for cycling since his hip replacement… I have always lived an active life. I was an avid runner, (I ran in the first ever London Marathon in 1981), and a keen club squash … Continue reading

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More active than I’ve ever been!

Keen cyclist Geoff talks about his life-changing hip resurfacing surgery… In the summer of 2009, at the ripe old age of 38, I finally went to the doctor after being unable to walk or sleep for several months because of … Continue reading

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It’s a BMHR in Birmingham for Chuck!

Chuck McBee travelled from the USA to Birmingham (UK) to see Derek McMinn for a BMHR. Here is his story… In July 2012, I had a left hip Birmingham Mid Head Resection (BMHR) with The McMinn Centre.  Prior to surgery, I was walking … Continue reading

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New Knee Adventure!

Solicitor Giles story from surgery to slopes in six months… Having already had bilateral Birmingham Hip Resurfacings (BHRs) I could ski and cycle but then I started getting some knee pain. It was when I couldn’t walk round a golf … Continue reading

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Back on the court!

Hertfordshire-based Steve Ryans sporting story… I have always been an active sportsman and since childhood took part in football, basketball, judo (Black belt), squash, tennis and a long distance running (County level), amongst other sports and activities. I developed what … Continue reading

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From Birmingham to Fuji

I have always led an active life playing football, squash and jogging. So, at the age of 29, I was shocked to find out the cause of my recurring groin strains was arthritis. I was told I would have to … Continue reading

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A Swift Recovery

Having suffered from pain in my knee and then hips from the age of 45, I heard of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from my wife after she’d seen a programme on the television. So in 2000, at the age of … Continue reading

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There’s No Harm in Looking

Teacher Nick Fenton-Smith’s BHR story… In 1989, aged 37, as a PE Teacher and sportsman, being told, “if you want to avoid a very early hip replacement, I suggest you think about changing your career – no more running and … Continue reading

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Teacher Comforts

Deputy Head Teacher Mike’s BHR Story… In 1992, at the age of 43 I was first diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both my hips, with my right hip being significantly worse than my left. At that time I was still playing competitive … Continue reading

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Demonstrating the Possibilities

Computer Programmer Alan’s BHR experience… Hello, I’ve just got back from four days in the Scottish Highlands having done around 3,000 feet of rock climbing and 10,000 feet of walking up and down mountains. I’m pleased to say that I … Continue reading

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