Tag Archives: total hip replacement
Jim K’s 13 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2008
October 1, 2021
Every year since 2008 I’ve meant to post a “yea, another year with my hip” First time I’ve actually remembered. Anyway, hip was resurfaced Sept 22, 2008 by Dr Pritchett in Seattle. Have not had one iota of a problem since. And want to thank this Pat and this site, it was so much help in finding a surgeon and easing fears before surgery. All the success stories were invaluable.
November 11, … Read the rest
Clarke’s 15 Year Update Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Mont 2008
September 29, 2021
I wanted to update that things are still going great. As noted, I had my right hip resurfaced by Dr. Mont 15 years ago and my left 8 years ago. I seldom if ever think about them and continue to be as active and engaged as ever. I’m in the gym most days either doing 3 miles on the treadmill or 30 minutes on the bike. I continue with my abductor/adductor exercises … Read the rest
Mortality after Hip Resurfacing VS THR Medical Study
Original Abstract Available Here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30963072
Mortality after hip resurfacing versus total hip arthroplasty in young patients: a single surgeon experience.
Brooks PJ1, Samuel LT1, Levin JM1, Sultan AA1, Khlopas A1, Brigati D1, Ng M1, Greenwald AS1, Mont MA2.
Author information Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA. & Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
Background:
The aims of this study were to investigate the following questions: (I) what … Read the rest
Study Finds 60% of Total Hip Replacement Implants Last 25 Years
After reviewing thousands of case studies going back 25 years across six countries, researchers at the University of Bristol say they indicate that eight out of 10 total knee replacements (TKRs) and six out of 10 total hip replacements (THEs) will still be in place after 25 years.
Dr. Pritchett Discusses Hip Resurfacing vs Total Hip Replacement Study 2018
James Pritchett MD discusses the preference his patients have for hip resurfacing compared to total hip replacement.
No metal on metal implants were included and the follow-up averaged 11 years and up to 26 years. A polyethylene acetabular component with a ceramic or ceramic coated femoral implant was used. 270 patients.
This was a statistically valid independent, blinded, paired bilateral study. More than 85% of patients with a well functioning hip replacement preferred their hip … Read the rest
David’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett 2018
Back to playing Hockey after Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Pritchett.
I was 48 when I received the very surprising diagnosis of arthritis in my left hip. My pain wasn’t that bad at the time so I really didn’t think it was as bad as they said. The first words I heard after my initial X-Ray were “You need a Total Hip Replacement! I was stunned. I thought I had a strained tendon or a torn … Read the rest
Robert Bailey’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Bose 2018
Fifty-one-year-old Robert Bailey, a native of UAE, was suffering from pain in his left hip over the last five years that not only affected his daily life, but also his career of a physical education teacher.
His only option was having a Birmingham hip resurfacing, which is a complex joint reconstructive surgery done at specialized centers. Robert underwent the surgery at SIMS hospital recently and is back on his feet after complete recovery.
Speaking on … Read the rest
Hip and Knee Replacement vs. Growth Factors & Stem Cell Therapy
Posted by Melissa Chefec NEW YORK & GREENWICH, CT. (PRWEB) April 13, 2018 – Dr. Kevin Plancher with Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine with tips for understanding the pros and cons of both approaches to treating knee and hip pain.
When chronic knee or hip pain from arthritis or injury becomes a daily struggle, undergoing joint replacement surgery may become a tempting option. But is there a role for growth factors or stem cell therapy … Read the rest
Joint Replacement Awareness Day® LIVE ONLINE EVENT April 14, 2018
Joint Replacement Awareness Day® is the first-ever, online educational event for people suffering from joint pain and considering, planning, or having had hip or knee replacement surgery.
This one-day event will bring together leading orthopedic surgeons and patients to share their knowledge and stories.
Registration Here… Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing 2015
Hip Resurfacing Implants: August 2015
Author(s)/Faculty: Matteo Cadossi, MD, PhD; Giuseppe Tedesco, MD; Andrea Sambri, MD; Antonio Mazzotti, MD; Sandro Giannini, MD
Hip resurfacing offers a suitable solution for young patients affected by hip disease who have high function demands and good bone quality…
…some disadvantages, such as fracture of the femoral neck, onset of neck narrowing, and possible complications due to the metal-on-metal bearings, including pseudotumors, peri-implant osteolysis, and chronic elevation … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing and Conventional THR Comparison of Acetabular Bone Stock Removal, Leg Length, and Offset Medical Study 2013
NICE Draft Guidance Update on Hip Resurfacing Should Work Well in 95% of Cases at 10 years
Femoral component size positively influences BMD change Medical Study
Metal ion release following hip replacement
Metal ion release following hip replacement not strongly related to patient activity medical study |
Metal ion release following hip replacement not strongly related to patient activity Read Complete Article by Clicking Here The amount of patient activity following metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty seems to show little correlation to metal ion release, according to study presented here. Amir Kamali, PhD, presented his team’s findings at the 56th Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. Kamali reported |
Tissue Damage from Metal-on-Metal Hip
MRI Useful for Predicting Failure of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
Original Link http://www.hss.edu/newsroom_metal-on-metal-tissue-damage-before-pain.aspNew York – May 15, 2013
Metal-on-metal hip implants can cause inflammation of the joint lining (synovitis) long before symptoms appear, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to identify this inflammation, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. The study, which appears in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery… Read the restWhat is done when a hip resurfacing fails?
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