Aspirin, Xarelto show no difference in preventing venous thromboembolism after TJA.
Among patients who received 5 days of rivaroxaban prophylaxis after total hip or total knee arthroplasty, extended prophylaxis with aspirin was not significantly different from rivaroxaban in the prevention of symptomatic venous thromboembolism.
After patients received once-daily oral Xarelto (rivaroxaban, Bayer Pharma) until postoperative day 5, Michael Dunbar, MD, FRCSC, PhD, and colleagues … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing is an excellent bone-preserving option instead of a total hip replacement. The Surface Hippy Website features information about hip resurfacing for perspective patients. Patricia Walter conceived and designed Surface Hippy website. Patricia had her hip resurfaced in March 2006 … Read the rest
A Solution for Young, Active Patients with Hip Arthritis in Ontario
Toronto is North America’s 4th largest city and has the fastest growing population in need of hip surgery, yet Toronto has limited experience in hip resurfacing. This has left a void for patients in urgent need of this procedure.
Recognizing this gap, Cleveland Clinic has been able to help a number of Ontarians receive the appropriate treatment.
Resurfacing … Read the rest
Published on Dec 17, 2017 – BHR The Past and the Future of Hip Resurfacing
Dr Edwin Su takes a look at the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System’s 20 year history and outcome data from implant survival rates to opportunities for patients. In his closing slide Dr Su states that hip resurfacing can have advantages of THR including bone preservation, greater stability and a high activity level. He also … Read the rest
Published on Oct 20, 2017 The McMinn Center Website
On 30th July 1997, Mr McMinn performed the world’s first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) operation. Two decades later, we are celebrating the success of this bone-conserving procedure, pioneered by Mr McMinn, with the people whose lives have been changed by BHR surgery.
The video and photos that patients have sent in to celebrate 20 Years of Hip Resurfacing has been eye … Read the rest
Published on Dec 15, 2017
Do I need any rehabilitation or physiotherapy after the surgery? Can I return to sports? Patients who received BHR surgery will share the post-operation rehabilitation process and how they benefit from the surgery.
Please visit www.asiamedicalspecialists.hk if you would like to get more information on hip problems or BHR.… Read the rest
Published on Dec 15, 2017
How hip arthritis is diagnosed? How BHR differs from Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgery? Dr Jason Brockwell will brief about the traditional Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgery and give a detailed explanation on hip arthritis and Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) surgery.
Please visit www.asiamedicalspecialists.hk if you would like to get more information on hip problem or BHR.… Read the rest
Published on Aug 30, 2017
Dr. Pritchett www.seattlejointsurgeon.com explains hip resurfacing and its role in a high performance athlete… Read the rest
Published on Jan 30, 2014
Jovanovski scores his first goal since his return to the NHL
Visit http://www.edwinsu.com/ for more information… Read the rest
By Maxine Myers, Mr Martin Sayers (Digital Media Producer)
Surgeons are treating patients with a new type of hip implant that could lead to better outcomes for younger, more active people requiring surgery.
Fifteen patients have so far been treated with a novel ceramic hip resurfacing implant in a new trial at Imperial College London. Early results suggest patients can return to physical activities such as … Read the rest
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Published on Dec 15, 2017
How hip arthritis is diagnosed? How BHR differs from Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgery? Dr Jason Brockwell will brief about the traditional Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgery and give a … Read the rest
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 20 : A study has recently revealed that patients who live alone can be safely discharged and sent home from a hospital to recover from hip or knee replacement surgery.
The results question the belief that patients who live alone should routinely be sent to an inpatient rehabilitation facility after total joint replacement surgery before going home.
Researchers said, “Patients living alone had a safe and … Read the rest
