June 4, 2015  Smith & Nephew … is therefore removing (BHR) small sizes and
updating the IFU to contraindicate the BHR for women.

“However, the revision rates associated with men requiring femoral head sizes
46mm or smaller and with all women patients exceed the current benchmark
established by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Based on this information, Smith & Nephew considers that these patient groups
may be at a greater risk of revision surgery than previously believed, and is
therefore removing small sizes and updating the IFU to contraindicate the BHR
for women.” Original Smith & Nephew press release available here:

“BHR continues to perform amongst the best hip replacements for the right
patients according to Smith & Nephew.”

If you are a woman or small man, do
you have other options? Read experienced hip resurfacing surgeons’ answers.

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• Dr. Bose of India Discusses Hip Resurfacing for Females and Small Men 2015
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• Dr. De Smet Discusses Hip Resurfacing for Women
• Dr. Gross Discusses Hip Resurfacing and Women
• Dr. Pritchett Discusses Hip Resurfacing for Women and Small Men
• Dr. Rogerson Discusses Hip Resurfacing and Women
• Dr. Su Responds to Hip Resurfacing for Women & Small Men
• Dr. Voelker of Germany Discusses Hip Resurfacing for Women and Small Men
• Hip Resurfacing for Women Articles
• Hip Resurfacing for Women by Dr. Brooks
• Hip Resurfacing for Women by Dr. Gross 2013
• I am a Female – Can I have a Hip Resurfacing by Patricia Dukes
• I am Female/Small Man – Can I have a HR?
• Smith & Nephew Removes Small Sized BHRs from Market and No Longer Recommend use in Females
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