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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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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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