Hip resurfacing patient support group (BHR, Conserve, Cormet, ReCap, ASR). Surfacehippy is for sharing information and experiences among patients who have had hip resurfacing surgery. Anyone who has had surgery or is interested in learning about about the procedure is welcome to participate. See www.ActiveJoints.com for more information on total hip replacement (THR) and other alternatives.

This group is not affiliated with the manufacturers of the implants, the surgeons nor the medical centers performing this procedure. Don't be afraid to share your problems or concerns. USA origin

This is a group for women who have been diagnosed with Congenital Hip Dysplasia and are considering, going into, or recovering from surgery. We have gathered lots of info about treatment and support - please help us gather more! Most important, please come share your experiences!

Discussion group relating to hip disease and hip surgery. To join please send an e-mail to the link below "subscribe" Please state your country of residence. UK origin.

India hip resurfacing patient support and discussion group. Anyone who is scheduled for surgery in India, is on a waiting list, or is interested in learning more about the procedure is welcome to participate. Doctors are also invited to participate. We would love to hear about your experiences with the hospitals, doctors, travel, hotels, the procedure itself, and the culture and people of India. Welcome to our little group

Welcome!!! This is a fun group that your about to join..all of us have had some sort of hip surgery, THR or Resurfacing, or about to have surgery...or in a lot of hip pain...some of us dont know what route to go and what surgery to have..on this board we wont tell you what to do becuse that is a very personal decision, but we will tell you what the choices are and what path we took to become pain free or to become pain free...I also want to warn you that we have decided that laughter is the best medicine for us, so you may find some of our conversations a little nutty..but boy do we have lots of good laughs here..fighting is not tolerated..so please join and have lots of fun..post your pics of yourself, family, pets, home..whatever you like..we are sort of like a family here...anyway..Welcome!!!!

A MSN group for those having Hip Surgery - not focused solely on Resurfacing