Originally Posted by
FloridaBoy
I did not read the entire thread but my brother rides and had his hip 'shaved' instead of replaced. He is riding again. The surgeon is in South Carolina and specializes in this proceedure. It is worth looking into
That's the Birmingham hip resurfacing system. It's becoming really popular if it's suited to your particular condition and preferable to hip replacement. The OP's wife should make sure whether that might be suitable for her before proceeding with a full replacement.
http://www.birminghamhipresurfacing.com/