Hip Resurfacing vs Hip Replacement

Tune in to hear Thomas P. Gross, M.D. discuss the differences between a Hip Resurfacing procedure and a Total Hip Replacement. Dr. Gross practices at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in Columbia, South Carolina and is one of the first surgeons in the US to begin metal-on-metal hip resurfacing, completing over 6500 cases since 1999.

[@johnh.4290]

Dr. Gross did my hip resurfacing April 2023, I could not have asked for a better doctor or procedure. I am back to playing ice hockey only 6 months after the surgery and going strong @ 53. No limitations at all. Highly recommend the surgery and Dr. Gross.

[@williamallen781]

I had hip resurfacing in 2006 at Wockhardt hospital inMumbai India . My surgeon was Kauschal Malian. It has given me a pain free life.

[@eickydon9886]

plz ur contact

[@d123avek1]

BHR m.o.m. (Cobalt chromium) going strong with 0 restrictions since 2018! Walking, running, biking, jump rope, sports, etc. Excellent!

[@EYALNADLAN1]

Where did you do it and how much it cost?

[@lindykusik]

I had both my hips resurfaced (3 mos apart) in 2008, quite a new procedure at the time (I was 59) and I still can't understand why everyone I still hear about (people I know) have replacement!

[@koteswararaol8152]

Hello Hope you’re are doing’s well How is your hip now its been 15 years since u had hip resurfacing.

[@autoazure]

Resurfacing is amazing! I had such almost 3.5 years' ago. Carried out by Prof D Meek, Glasgow. At 66 years I continue to run up to 60 miles per week and also race at 10K distance!

[@nikolayvyalykh8765]

I was visiting that doctor around 2 years ago and I had my right hip problem since I was 4 years and now I am 42 and I saw many many doctors in my life from diffident countries and this doctor one of the best he treats me like a Father…I am from Lancaster PA I works with Amish people and if I saw anybody with hip problem I tell them go to see doctor Thomas Gross. I did not yet have resurfacing i waiting when ceramic resurfacing will be available here in the USA and I wish my surger be doctor Thomas Gross … he is just has gift from God. Don’t believe me just visit him one and you will understand me what i am talking!)

[@susanp2437]

I’m also from Lancaster… I made the trip to see Dr. Gross, as have 4 friends… he’s worth the trip. I guarantee you’ve never had customer /service support like you will get from his office. He has an amazing team.

[@nikolayvyalykh8765]

@@susanp2437 lol I am from Ephrata PA and yes doctor Thomas Gross one of the best. So did you have resurfacing done or what something else???

[@ahheadlock]

thankyou for the video, that was very informative. I am a 43yo male who is into judo and brazilian jiu jitsu. I'm booked in for a hip resurfacing next month due to fairly advanced hip arthritis. I chose the procedure exactly because I'm hoping it will allow me to return to my sports once i'm recovered.

[@Uri1000x1]

The videos on hip replacement indicate that the high-density cross-linked polyethylene acetabular cup liner with a ceramic ball moving within it wears very little compared to older procedures using metal-to-metal contact. This video says there will be metal-to-metal wear with hip resurfacing implants. Other videos mention that very old procedures used metal-to-metal movement and caused severe complications, namely metallosis.

[@magicunicorn6535]

I'm the anomaly, age-wise. I'm almost 75, and have always been very active up until this past winter. I like to hike, mountain bike, do inline street-skating, and up until last year was roller skating at skateboard parks. I also used to ski in the most distant past. I'm still skating and biking some, but mostly on the flats and still am extremely painful and can hardly walk the day after exercise. I've been putting off hip replacement because I figured I'd have to give up skating altogether because of the fall risk, even though I wear protective gear and hip pads. According to the doctors I have very mild osteopenia. This resurfacing procedure looks promising. Are there any Medicare supplemental insurance companies that cover this procedure? I'm considering dropping my Kaiser insurance and getting something else before getting hip surgery.

[@TrueZgrzyt]

Thank you for your video. I had my hip resurfaced in Norway in 2009, 14 years ago. I had to withstand cosmic pains until then. I consciously choose BHR over the Total Replacement, because its costruction is more natural, stable and bone saving. I have almost normal range of motion. But they have stoped to operate BHR about 12 years ago. They say, the main reason is the metal ions produced by friction of metal to metal prostetic. They are afraid of causing canser... I am afraid it will not come back...

[@maristamn]

So nobody is currently offering resurfacing in here in Norway?

[@TrueZgrzyt]

@@maristamn Nei, så vidt jeg vet, sluttet de med denne protesen 1 år etter jeg fikk min protese. Du kan kontakte Kysthospitalet i Bergen, for det var de som opererte den i Norge.

[@philpage7585]

i have had double hip resurfacing but experience severe nerve pain through lower back, scar sites then legs when trying to do some steady state running. anyone else had this?

[@krshmrthy]

How are we dealing with metal debris which used to plague older metal on metal prosthesis?

[@PantheraPhotoSafaris]

See you in a week!

[@tedshep]

How’d it go?

[@PantheraPhotoSafaris]

@@tedshep very well

[@tlavery59]

Thank you for all this information. I have stage 4 arthritis in my left hip and have been investigating having work done on my hip. I am a very active 63 year old male who wants to do my regular activities without restrictions. Is there a way to learn about your surgery methods? Do you incorporate robotics in any way for measurement purposes? Thank you again for any information you can share or directing me to a website for more detailed information. Also since you are not in my area of the country is this an outpatient procedure or would I need to stay in the Columbia area for a period of time for recovery and followup. Thanks again.

[@Passion5092]

Great explanation! What is the difference in recovery time?

[@mpdeshowitz]

Had a resurfacing 17 years ago. Noticed my CR and CO blood levels have been rising over time. Can a Resurfacing be revised with ceramic components?

[@8180634]

What did you find out? This is my exact concern with resurfacing vs replacement.

[@mpdeshowitz]

@@8180634 Sought two opinions. The surgeon that performed the BHR and another that rebuilt my shoulder. Both said the same thing. The femur head would likely be degraded after so long so a total hip replacement would be the best option.

[@simonposener7601]

I had both hips resurfaced '05 and '06.. age 41 and 42 'ish... starting to get some pain in one hip... nervous.. I am a former pro world rated MMA and Muay Thai fighter and teacher/coach.. I still coach and train regularly... I would like to continue... Perhaps a revision is needed?... and what type of implant would be used?..

[@robertmart7123]

Wish I would have saw this video before I had total hip surgery😪

[@Udansha]

its doesn't. I have had both resuefaced by Dr Gross in 2005. Still very active... @@NA-nr1sx

[@lindaweaver8131]

Do you have a listing of orthos in the Washington, DC area, who do this type of hip resurfacing that you can share? Thank you.

[@willou901]

It’d probably be worthwhile to travel and have Dr. Gross perform it if possible. This is a complicated procedure and he’s got excellent results.

[@lorilange8654]

Metals are TOXIC in hip replacements. Do your research folks!!!

[@8180634]

Being disabled is also toxic. Lack of exercise, injuring other body parts doing daily things because your hip just won't bend anymore so you have to bend at other places in odd ways, no fun in life, eating anti inflammatories like it's candy in a vain attempt to sleep at night, the list goes on. Pick your poison.