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Changing the Channel

Posted on 03/08/2012 by admin

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

Posted on 18/07/2012 by admin

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

Posted on 04/07/2012 by admin

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

Posted on 26/06/2012 by admin

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!

Posted on 18/05/2012 by admin

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

Posted on 18/04/2012 by admin

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!

Posted on 12/04/2012 by admin

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

Posted on 15/03/2012 by admin

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

Posted on 01/03/2012 by admin

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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Mountain Man

Posted on 17/02/2012 by admin

Peter talks about his many sporting achievements, including completing the 2011 Everest Marathon… I first decided I wanted to run the Everest Marathon because previously, in 2007 I ran a marathon and rode the first ever bike marathon on the … Continue reading →

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Changing the Channel

Teacher Comforts

Jumping in at the Deep End

Demonstrating the Possibilities

Hammer Them!

On The Right Path

Don’t Put Up & Shut Up!

Iron Man’s New Metal-Metal Hip

The Jolly Rancher

Mountain Man

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