Testimonials

My hip resurfacing was the best decision I’ve made, and it has changed my life. I received excellent care from Dr. Rector, Michelle, and an extremely professional staff.

I am a 46-year-old carpenter who has experienced hip pain for more than 15 years. Two months after surgery, I was back to a physically demanding job and riding my motorcycle for long distances, both without pain. At three months, I no longer have chronic pain. I highly recommend this procedure, Dr. Rector, and his team.

Dan Madden

In the month since Dr. Rector and his team skillfully performed my BHR surgery, I’ve been grateful for every pain-free walk, bike ride, and daily task.

My active lifestyle that had included running several marathons, hiking, golf, bikram yoga, cycling, and teleskiing 40+ days each winter had steadily declined over five years due to advanced degenerative arthritis in my left hip. At 53, getting from the car to work or to the store was an ordeal. I could walk only with a bad limp and a lot of pain.

The morning after surgery, I stood with weight evenly on both legs using a walker for support. By the afternoon, I could negotiate stairs. I experienced very little pain. Once home, I switched to a cane within days. It was a pleasure to finally be able to exercise. When I returned to work 13 days post-op, my boss put it so well, “You’ve grown four inches and lost 10 years!”  I was cane-free by my three-week follow-up and, at four weeks post-op, I did an hour-long bike ride.

If you find yourself reading this, wondering what to do after Dr. Rector has recommended the BHR procedure for you, here’s my advice. Schedule it. Show up. Lie back and (try to) relax. Then, let Dr. Rector, his awesome staff (Michelle!), and the surgical team restore your life. After they do their part, do yours with complete commitment to the physical therapy program.

Bob Kaslik

On December 8, 2006, late afternoon, Dr. Rector completed my left hip resurfacing. On December 9, I was "walking" up and down the hallway at Boulder Community Hospital with crutches, under the watchful eye of my physical therapist. On December 10, prior to my discharge from the hospital later that day, I did more walking and learned how to go up and down stairs on crutches. On December 11, three days after surgery, I stopped the pain meds, because my pain was maybe a 1 on a scale of 1-10. By December 12, I was walking with the assistance of a cane only, and by December 14 (six days after surgery!), I was walking around my house without the assistance of a cane, crutches or anything else! Three weeks after surgery, I hit a large bucket of golf balls at a driving range in Houston, Texas. On February 17, not quite 2 1/2 months after my surgery, I played my first full 19 holes of golf and couldn't believe how I was getting through the ball. Since then, I have played 11 rounds, the last three of which I have walked. Where there once was pain, there now is confidence! I view the entire experience as nothing short of miraculous! Every aspect of my experience - from the diagnosis, to the surgery, to the hospital, to the therapy - exceeded my expectations. And my obsessing prior to the event was (thankfully) all for naught! If Dr. Rector recommends this for you, just do it.

David Hunter

After 11 years suffering increasing losses of range of motion, strength, flexibility and quality of life, 88 days ago Dr. Rector flawlessly performed Birmingham Hip Resurfacing surgery on my advanced degenerative arthritic left hip joint. Once the surgeon has done his job, it's time for the patient to do his. Physical therapy is key. Do not get lazy. Work the muscles until the physical therapist gives you the green light for other exercises. Now I have been officially released from physical therapy having been on my own for the past 34 days. Range of motion has returned, strength improvements continue, my normal walking gait and stride has returned – I'm pain free and smiling. Life is good.

I am currently training for two bicycle tours scheduled for late May and mid-June. In mid-July my wife and I will vacation in the Columbia River Gorge where we will windsurf strong winds day after day for a couple of months. I have no doubt that my new hip socket will perform satisfactorily, however, I will limit my air time to those instances that will result only in ultrasoft landings.

I windsurf, mountain bike, road bike, snowboard, backpack, rock climb, canoe and hunt upland game. My life has always been active and, until arthritis set in, pain free. Now, Dr. Rector has given me back my active, pain-free life. Yesterday, my wife and I rode our road bikes for 1.5 hours, the first outdoor ride this season. Prior to surgery, when on my bike my left knee jutted out at a weird angle due to the arthritic hip. Now, it lines up perfectly with my pedal and I already feel more power than before. Although, I'll never be a Floyd Landis, I am looking forward to two bike tours planned for early summer - The Black Hills Classic with Dakota Bike Tours and the Tour de Kota. I'm sure that this is only the beginning of a fun-filled future. Thank you, Dr. Rector!

Randy Birch

I am a 56-year-old man who has been active and athletic all my life. As my hip continued to deteriorate over the past four years, my ability to ski, bike, golf and even walk grew increasingly painful to the point where I simply had to stop. I felt slow and old. "Bone on bone," I was told. I knew surgery was the only remedy, but traditional total hip replacement terrified me. The procedure itself seemed gruesome and simply too destructive. I waited for something better, interviewing doctors and educating myself about the options. Fortunately, a friend, who was far more familiar with these procedures, explained hip resurfacing to me and introduced me to Dr. Rector. The doctor and his staff, particularly Michelle, immediately impressed me. I particularly appreciated Dr. Rector's years of experience, professionalism, judgment and enthusiasm for this new procedure. When I asked him if he was comfortable with something so new, he admitted that he didn't get much sleep before the first few surgeries. That's what I wanted to hear. He obviously cared about getting it perfect. And that's exactly what he did. I am a little over 3 months post-surgery. The snow has finally melted and I have been able to test the new hardware for the past few weeks. I am now biking, hiking and golfing with no pain at all. It is a tremendous relief to have this successfully behind me. Thank you, Dr. Rector, Michelle and the rest of you.

Neal S. Cohen

Thank you so very much for my recent hip surgery. Hip resurfacing was the answer to my prayer. Recovery was faster than I thought possible. After 10 days my walker went into retirement. Now 7 weeks after the surgery my hip feels as good as NEW!

Gratefully Yours,
Gertrude E. Anderson

I am pleased to forward to you my personal perspective on the hip resurfacing operation that you performed on me on November 17, 2006. Prior to meeting with you, my regular orthopedist had advised me that I should wait for at least 5 more years before having a hip replacement due to my age. At the time, I was unable to walk for more than about 10 minutes without having to stop to rest for the next 5. For a former ground-pounding Marine whose family hikes became known as "death marches," this was hardly acceptable. I had begun researching alternatives to hip replacement a few months earlier only to learn that the hip resurfacing was not available in the U.S. at that time, but that approval was pending. We were quite relieved to not only see the approval come through, but to also see that the operation could be performed at my favorite hospital - Boulder Community. Your office assistants and preparation for the surgery was friendly, thorough and totally reassuring. I knew exactly what to expect when I went to the hospital, and everything went exactly as explained. I was pleased beyond words to awaken from the operation totally free of my former pain, and ready by the next day to begin moving around and start therapy. Once again, your instructions for home care were precise, to the point and contributed to what I feel was a remarkable recovery on my part. It is now 4.5 months after my surgery, and I am doing everything I was doing before I lost the ability to do so about a year ago. I have total recovery of my flexibility and strength and could not be more pleased. My heartfelt thanks to you and to all of your staff, each of whom made this a pleasant journey to recovered health and joy of life once again.

Sincerely,
Mark Carson

I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful work you did on the BHR procedures for both of my hips. Even though the surgeries were only 12 weeks apart, I feel extraordinary! No more pain after two years of suffering.

I also thought you would like to know that all of the staff at Boulder Community Hospital has the highest regard for you. As a patient, it was reassuring to know that one's surgeon is so well respected!

Warm regards ,
Mira Perrizo