Heartbreaking Story

Read it here.

A Hip Video

A clear video presentation on total hip replacement posted earlier today.

Two Resurfacing Posts

Two bloggers are talking resurfacing. The first is from a recreational cyclist who was operated on in January; the second, from a runner who is contemplating the operation.

Seven Days Later: A Patient Looks Back

A 30-year-old tells his story about selecting his surgeon (Dr. Gross) and the first seven days of his rapid recovery.

Learning Curve

There is an interesting thread on the Yahoo’s surfacehippy board on the learning curve required to be successful at resurfacing surgery. Worth checking out.

A Skeptic Adds His Voice

There are still many orthopedic surgeons who are not fans of resurfacing. Here is one.

Barbarian Lawyers at the Gate

It was only a matter of time before lawyers would decide to try to make a mess of hip resurfacing. Weitz & Lutzenberg, a larger New York plaintiff firm, is seeking plaintiffs who have had problems with Stryker devices. So is Hurly, McKenna & Mertz, a Chicago firm, which is seeking plaintiffs on its blog.

Is Hip Resurfacing Right for You?

A good overview of the benefits of risks and benefits of hip resurfacing, from my alma mater.

Another general piece from an unexpected source–the Saturday Evening Post. Who knew it was still around?