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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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Taking Care of Business

Anthony’s Birmingham Hip Story… I am a businessman whose 43-year career has almost entirely been spent living in Asia but travelling constantly around the world. Sports ranging from running, tennis and golf to skiing and mountain climbing are an important … Continue reading

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Pain-Free and Active…

Financial Advisor Stephen Ross’s BHR Story… I was experiencing for several years in 2005 severe osteoarthritis in my left hip which nearly crippled me. This left me no choice but to seek the best possible medical advice that was available … Continue reading

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The Master Skier

Gianfredo’s BHR Story… I have been asked to contribute my story to help spread the word about hip resurfacing and I do it with great pleasure because hip resurfacing allowed me to spend these last 10 years with a very … 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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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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Hip Arthritis – Snow Joking Matter

How a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing got ski instructor Wayne back to his active lifestyle… I’ve played sports all my life and have played hard daily since about the age of three. All I’ve ever really wanted to do was play … Continue reading

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