South Carolina
Hip Preservation Center

When Dr. Gross resurfaced my right hip in August of 2013, he told me that I would be able to do all the activities that I normally enjoyed doing. He was right! This photo was taken the day I regained my number one ranking in the world for pole vaulting women ages 60-64. I was thrilled to be the only female to pole vault with a resurfaced hip! I did cartwheels to celebrate! 

Dr. Gross, Lee Webb, Nancy Smith, et al.

A delayed note of gratitude for your excellent work. On December 4th, 2013 you gave me renewed hope and a resurfaced hip, to pursue my long time passion of ultra-running. In June 2014, with six months full recovery, I ventured back into the mountains and trails to begin renewing the lifestyle I knew before.

Thank you again for all your help with my hips. I was 29 at the time of the hip replacements. Here about 9 months and 12 months out from my surgeries, I am feeling much better.  I would not say I am 100% yet, but I am continually improving.  I have no discomfort sitting, standing, or walking.  

It has been 14 months since you performed my bilateral hip resurfacing and I am writing to inform you of how the newly resurfaced hips are performing. In one word; FANTASTIC! To describe my results more completely, I will relate one particularly noteworthy experience since the operations.

Apart from the expected discomforts in the first week following surgery and the agony of waiting the six months to be free of the limitations I agreed to follow, the recovery period was really very easy considering the fact that, well, both hips had just been replaced. It would be reasonable to expect much worse.

I'm 10 weeks post-op. I enjoyed the article that was written about me and how Dr. Gross became my doctor as well as a bit about "resurfacings." I'm trying to educate! The picture was pre-surgery, so I will look forward to getting another photo when I start to work my way back a year after surgery! In the meantime, I'm happy to walk pain-free!

Read the article here.

Thanks always,

- K. G.
60-year-old pole vaulting gymnast from Iowa

In 2010 and early 2011 my arthritic right hip finally forced me to give up or cut back on a lot of the activities I loved–competing in triathlons with my son, winter hiking on snowshoes, and barefoot water skiing.

In addition, snow skiing, slalom water skiing, and just plain walking without limping became problematic. As I researched hip resurfacing and found Dr. Gross, I began to have hope for the resumption of a lot of the activities, but I must admit I was skeptical when Dr. Gross told me I could resume ALL of my prior activities, even barefoot water skiing. I had the surgery in October 2011 and my recovery went very well–the hardest part was holding back from TOO much activity.

I've had both of my hips resurfaced by Dr. Gross, one in 2008 and the other in 2013. Post surgery, I've been able to return to a very active lifestyle. During the week, I work for an investment management firm. But most weekends find me whitewater kayaking in the mountains of North Georgia or Western North Carolina. This photo is from the Cheoah River in Robbinsville, NC.

Cheers,

T.I.
Bilateral Biomet Uncemented Hip Resurfacing
2008 / 2013

I have just been for my one year check up on my bilateral hip resurfacing and everything looks perfect. I had reached the point where I had constant pain and stiffness in both hips that was affecting every aspect of my working and private life. I am a dressage instructor so having functioning hips is crucial.

I had been told that I had to have a THR but felt I was too young and active and fortunately met someone who had had a HR done by Dr. Gross. Dr. Gross told me I could do them both in the same week which would mean less time off work and I had them done in April 2012. I started back riding in October and was back to full strength by January 2013.

Not sure how many 64-year-old gals you have to show off Dr. Gross's work and both of your superb care. There are two NC state medals–one for a winning softball senior games team (55-60) and the other for winning the NC racquetball in my age group (60-64.)

Both qualified me for the Nationals in 2013. The larger medals are for a first and second place in an Eastern National Senior Racquetball event. Bottom line–I couldn't have done ANY of this without this amazing surgery!

Hope all's well with everyone–best always!

- D.S.

Dr. Gross and Lee resurfaced my right hip March of 2013. Here are some pictures of me playing tennis after my surgery. I wanted to share these with you too! Still going strong!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Have a great day!

- J. L. L.
Biomet Uncemented Right Hip
March 2013