Tag Archives: hip arthritis

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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Changing the Channel

Jane had bilateral total hip replacements with Mr McMinn in 2007 & 2008. Here is her story… I had severe pain in both hips in my late 60s which gradually worsened. I live in Guernsey in the Channel Islands 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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Jumping in at the Deep End

Lorraine’s BHR Story… I had a right Birmingham Hip Resurfacing 8 years ago at the tender age of 36. I was an active person, walking, badminton, lots of golf, cycling, running, but these activities became impossible due to the pain … 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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Hammer Them!

Financial Advisor Peter and his Bilateral BHRs… In 1996, at the tender age of 40, I was referred to an orthopaedic specialist by a sports injuries consultant, who suspected there was a problem with my ‘groin strain’ that wasn’t responding … Continue reading

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On The Right Path

The aptly named John Bone and his Birmingham Hip experience… “I’m amazed you could actually walk in here with hips like that” was the disheartening comment of my first specialist on seeing my X-ray back in 1995. As a relatively-young … Continue reading

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Don’t Put Up & Shut Up!

Chartered Surveyor Max and his BHR experience… When I had my first hip done in 1999 I had spent the previous 5-7 years in serious discomfort to the point of not being able to participate in any activity whatsoever. Having … Continue reading

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Iron Man’s New Metal-Metal Hip

Active patient Jon talks about travelling to the UK for BHR surgery with Mr McMinn and his recovery… It has been almost two months since Mr McMinn and his surgical team performed a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing on my right hip. … Continue reading

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The Jolly Rancher

Ex pro waterskier turned rancher Paul tells his BHR story… My waterskiing career ended in the jumping event, September 1975 at the World Water Ski Championships near London when upon landing, my left leg hyper extended by some forty-five degrees. … Continue reading

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