BHR – The 15 Year Results by Mr. McMinn 2013
- hip resurfacing has better function compared to Total Hip Replacement ( THR)
- BHR in young people has lower revision rate than THR
- BHR in men has a lower death rate compared to THR
Matteo Cadossi, MD, PhD; Giuseppe Tedesco, MD; Andrea Sambri, MD; Antonio
Mazzotti, MD; Sandro Giannini, MD
August 20, 2015
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…Hip resurfacing offers a suitable solution for young patients affected by
hip disease who have high function demands and good bone quality. Bone stock
preservation, restoration of the normal proximal femur anatomy, the lack of
stress shielding, and the possibility of resuming sporting activity are proven
advantages of hip resurfacing. However, there … Read the rest
Dr. Kurtz had an article online that had concerns about the head neck rations of hip resurfacing compared to total hip replacement. We wanted to provide potential hip resurfacing patients with opinions of other top resurfacing surgeons to explain their views. Vicky, I read over the discussion of the head-neck ratios and |
FDA Approved in USUpdated 11/9/09 |
The BHR, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, offers younger, active patients more ROM, no restrictions of activities and almost no possiblity of dislocations as many of the older THR hip devices. Derek McMinn and Ronan Treacy at the Royal Orthopaedic & Nuffield Hospitals, Birmingham, UK, have more than 9 years experience with metal on metal hip resurfacing devices. Hip Resurfacing offers a patient a bone conserving operation since the femur head |
Statement Regarding ASR Hip System Verdict in Chicago, ILTuesday, April 16, 2013 A jury in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, returned a verdict today in favor of DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. in a product liability lawsuit concerning the ASR™ Hip System. “DePuy’s actions concerning the product were appropriate and responsible, including the program to address patients’ medical costs related to the recall,” said Lorie Gawreluk, a spokeswoman for DePuy. For additional information on the |
The Wright Conserve Plus device is no longer available in the US
ARLINGTON, Tenn.-(BUSINESS WIRE) – Nov. 9, 2009 – Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMGI), a global orthopaedic medical device company, announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval to the Company to market its original CONSERVE® Plus Total Hip Resurfacing System. Now available in the United States, this innovative total surface arthroplasty system provides surgeons and their … Read the rest
A comparison of modern bearing types Dr. Thomas Gross 1/11/2011 |
As a patient there are four reasons you should consider a metal-on-metal bearing total hip replacement or resurfacing: 1. WEAR: Low. 2. BREAKAGE: Unbreakable bearing. 3. STABILITY: Maximum stability of the joint. Using a metal-on-metal bearing surface allows the manufacture of a large bearing hip joint that will not dislocate. 4. BONE PRESERVATION: Resurfacing is only possible with this bearing type. This allows bone |
James W. Pritchett MD, 901 Boren Ave. #900, Seattle, WA 98104
bonerecon@aol.com(206) 779-2590.
Background:
Cross-linked polyethylene has much less wear than conventional polyethylene and
can used in a more bone conserving thickness of 4 mm. We have used it for hip
resurfacing since 2001.
Questions/Purposes:
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a highly cross-linked polyethylene
acetabular component for hip resurfacing in patients under age 50. I posed 5
questions: (1) What are the … Read the rest
Smith & Nephew Review by Patricia Walter May 6, 2010 Introduction: Joseph M. DeVivo, President of Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Joseph M. DeVivo, President of Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics |
By: John S. Rogerson, MD April 2015
We have received a number of inquiries in our office regarding the merits of
cemented versus non-cemented femoral head components in hip resurfacing
arthroplasty.
Bear in mind that my experience with hip resurfacing to date has essentially
been associated with the Smith and Nephew Birmingham hip resurfacing system as
designed by Drs. McMinn and Treacy.
The system utilizes a line to line fit on the femoral head component … Read the rest
DynaMoM hip resurfacing device (Tornier) by J Girard, MD, MsC.
DynaMoM hip resurfacing device was introduced in France in 2008 and
was first implanted at Lille Universitary Hospital by J. Girard, MD.
Rationale for design
The rational for the design was made according to clearance, the
rugosity, the head diameter, the sphericity and the alloy process.
DynaMoM design-included the extent of cement fixation, optimization
of implant position, minimization of stress-shielding, geometry
options, metallurgy, examination of |
New Data Reinforces the Proven Safety and Effectiveness of the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System 80-percent of US surgeons choose the BHR hip as it outperforms all other metal-on-metal resurfacing devicesMEMPHIS, Tenn., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Recent new data(1) presented at this year’s American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting reinforces the BIRMINGHAM HIP™ Resurfacing (BHR) System as a safe and effective hip resurfacing device. The multi-site study, performed by orthopedic surgeons practicing at |