Dr. Kreuzer

In March 2009 hip pain had significantly negatively impacted my life. Performing basic daily functions became extremely difficult. On March 10, 2009, I had hip resurfacing surgery performed by Dr. Kreuzer at Memorial Herman, Memorial City Hospital in Houston Texas. The surgery was remarkably "un-remarkable." My recovery has been quick and is near complete 6 weeks after the surgery. I live in a four story townhome and was able to negotiate the three flights of stairs to and from my bedroom beginning upon release from the hospital on March 13. As an exercise regimen, I climb 30 flights of stairs in my office building 4-5 times a week.

I am well pleased with the hip resurfacing surgery and the resultant enhancement in my life. I am looking forward to having resurfacing performed on the other hip in mid-May 2009.

Raeburn Marshall

I am a 55 year old male. I have been active all my life in various sports which ultimately led to my hip cartilage damage. I had my right hip resurfaced using the anterior approach November 2007 by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer, a Birmingham hip. In Feb of this year, Dr Kruezer resurfaced my left hip with a Cormet.

I am almost two months into the recovery and I am almost back to full strength. There is still some numbness around the incision area, but I know from experience that will improve over time.

Dr. Kruezer is clearly constantly learning and improving as my second recovery is a few weeks ahead of my first.

My hospital stay was two days, I was walking the day of the surgery. I went home and used the walker for three days and never needed a cane. A week after my resurfacing, I was walking completely unassisted and even resumed normal activities like shopping, etc. Road biking is my passion, after one month I was training on a stationary bike; at five weeks I was back to riding my road bike albeit carefully; last weekend at eight weeks, I rode 80 miles in just over 4 hours.

I would strongly advise anyone considering hip resurfacing to find out if they are suitable for the anterior approach.

I am my name is Maria and I am 31 years old. I had my BHR on May 11, 2009 by Dr. Kreuzer. After 5 years of anti-inflammatory drugs, and severe pain, I made the decision to go ahead with the procedure. I suffered from trauma-induced arthritis from an injury that occurred when I was 6. All my life I’ve had discomfort. But, for the last 5 years, it’s been unbearable pain.

I am amazed at the results. I had little to no pain after surgery. The only real discomfort was in my incision for the first week. After 3 weeks post op I was walking on my own slowly. At 4 weeks I was on my elliptical 30 minutes a day, and walking completely normal. I am now 6 weeks post op, and walking upstairs normally, and doing very little running. The results of this surgery were far better than what I expected. My leg gains flexibility and strength naturally every day. The anterior approach was definitely the best for me. Good luck to everyone out there. I know first hand how debilitating it is to have pain in your hip. God bless!

Maria Menchaca

I am a 55 year old male. I have been active all my life in various sports which ultimately led to my hip cartilage damage. I had my right hip resurfaced using the anterior approach November 2007 by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer, a Birmingham hip. In Feb of this year, Dr Kruezer resurfaced my left hip with a Cormet.

I am almost two months into the recovery and I am almost back to full strength. There is still some numbness around the incision area, but I know from experience that will improve over time.

Dr. Kruezer is clearly constantly learning and improving as my second recovery is a few weeks ahead of my first.

My hospital stay was two days, I was walking the day of the surgery. I went home and used the walker for three days and never needed a cane. A week after my resurfacing, I was walking completely unassisted and even resumed normal activities like shopping, etc. Road biking is my passion, after one month I was training on a stationary bike; at five weeks I was back to riding my road bike albeit carefully; last weekend at eight weeks, I rode 80 miles in just over 4 hours.

I would strongly advise anyone considering hip resurfacing to find out if they are suitable for the anterior approach.


Nigel Church