Tag Archives: active patients

New Hip, New Handbag

University Lecturer Dorothy Hobson’s BHR Story… Before I went to see Mr. McMinn, I was in denial that I would have to have hip surgery. I pretended that it was just a twinge and when it became very painful and … 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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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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Tackling Hip Pain

Broadcaster & Ex Footballer Pat Nevin’s BHR Story… I started getting twinges just as I finished my football career aged 36. I had heard of Mr McMinn through the PFA and after seeing him he suggested I come back when ‘I couldn’t … Continue reading

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The C(limb)ing Enthusiast

Ian’s BHR Story… I’ve been climbing for almost as long as I can remember. I started at the age of ten and by my early teens I was hitching at weekends to the Lake District and living in Wall End … 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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From CA to the UK

Don Moseman Jr. travelled over from California for a BHR with Mr McMinn… Hi there! My name is Don Moseman Jr. and I’m a 49-year-old husband (22+ years) and  father of three, working as a mechanical engineer and the proud … 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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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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