Monthly Archives: September 2015
Dr. Schmalzried Chat February 4, 2009
This is a transcript of a Live Chat in the Surface Hippy Chat Room with Dr. Schmalzried on February 4, 2009 [Pat]Welcome to the Surface Hippy Chat Room Dr. Schmalzried. Thank You for taking [Pat] 8:58 |
Can I have a MIS hip resurfacing?
Dr. Amstutz
1. If your BMI [(weight (in kg) / height (in m)) multiplied by 2] is less than 25, then the standard incision is so small that any benefit from a “mini incision” is questionable.
2. If your BMI is 25 or more (getting more obese), and your hip is stiff, the efficacy of the “mini incision” has
not been demonstrated.
Basically, if you want a small incision, you need to be thin.
Dr. … Read the rest
Gary Breckenridge with Dr. Bala 2006
Dear Dr. Bala,
I apologize for seeming to have neglected or ignored you. I have begun this missive on several occasions, only to stumble over my own limitations. I know I promised you a recommendation you might be able to use on your web site. You have my permission to use any or all of this email in any way you see fit. I have struggled to find the words necessary to describe how Dr.… Read the restWhat Precautions Should I Take Before Surgery?
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Staples significantly increase risk of postoperative infection study
Staples significantly increase risk of postoperative infection study
March 2010Original Link
The use of staples to close wounds following orthopedic surgery – especially hip surgery – is associated with a significantly greater risk of wound infection than traditional suturing, according to orthopedic researchers from Norwich, England. Six clinical trials Toby O. Smith, MSc, BSc (Hons), MCSP, and colleagues analyzed the results of six trials that compared staples and sutures used for wound closure following… Read the restHow to Convert X-Rays to Digital Format to attach to an Email
If you have your x-rays in a digital format on a CD, then you can convert the DICOM or .DCM images to .jpg images as follows:
Search the CD for any files having .DCM as the extension, you could write a search for *.DCM. If that returns files, then those are the ones that you need.
You can then download and install the little viewer “Irfanview” … Read the rest
Cortisone’s Damage is Extensive
Cortisone’s damage is extensive A syringe of cortisone can quickly silence the screaming joints of an injured athlete. But big relief now risks infirmity in the future. Long-term misuse of the man-made steroid can do damage throughout the body, leading to torn tendons, infections, dead bones in joints and high blood pressure — often not for years. Doctors did not realize the extent of the side effects until the past decade or so. Many sports |
Which is better a BHR or an ASR
What is done when a hip resurfacing fails?
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Eric Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Jan 12 and May 4, 2010 Dr. Smit
I am currently in the hospital one day after having a BHR on my left hip. Three months ago I had the same procedure on my right hip. Hopefully I am now on my way to recovering some of the life I have lost. Less than five years ago I was playing professional basketball and getting ready to make the transition to my new career as a fire fighter. I was completely pain free, had |
Jim Bilateral Hip Resurfacing Dr. Schmitt 2010
June 6, 2010
I’m about to do my LBHR with Dr. Philip Schmitt in metro Detroit. He’s done about 700 BHRs so far, and according to his office he’s got a great success rate – only 6 failures/revisions. I apparently was born with femoracetabular impingement & have arthritis (10y+ at 41 y.o), and over the last year or so it’s degraded on the left side to where I can’t easily lift the leg up stairs, |
Andrew’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Palmer of Minnesota 2010
I’m at 3 weeks to the day and my current situation is not much
different than it was 1 week post op. I was in the Hospital a total
of 24 hours. I was off pain killers after 5 days and off ibuprofen
after one week (Therefore I began driving and running errands around
town). I did very little icing (very little swelling …. only on
the incision). After one week I walked two blocks … Read the rest
Tony’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Su 2010
January 15, 2010
I “retired” from running in 2008 and then
“retired” from cycling in 2009. I’m having surgery 2/4/10 by Dr. Su
at the Hosp for Special Surgery in NY. I’m 56 as well and was very
active and fit until 2008 (ran 40-50m/week). I chose a very
experienced doctor (1,000 plus surgeries) and the hospital is one of
the best in the nation.
The reality for me is that I’ve lost a few… Read the rest
Richard Shipman hip resurfacing RBHR Dr. Masonis May 17, 2010
I start this story of my hip resurfacing from the hospital room the day after my surgery. The road to this point was longer and more difficult than I had initially envisioned, and I felt that others might benefit from some of my experiences, as I have benefited from reading the input from others on this excellent site. First, a little background: I an a 66 years old – long in the tooth for most |
Anders Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2010
I used Dr. Rector in Boulder. I feel the BHR surgery which occurred on April 22, 2010 gave me a
2nd chance at an athletic life. It used to take me 30 or more
seconds to stand up out of a chair. Since my surgery I have been
using the stationary bike for about 1/2 hour and working out on the
elliptical for about 20 mins. 2X per week and balancing on the bosu
ball … Read the rest
Paula’s Revision ASR to THR 2010
ALVAL, PSEUDOTUMOUR, HYPERSENSITIVITY … WHATEVER YOU CALL IT, IT’S A REVISION TO THR Having visited this site numerous times over the last few years, I thought it was time that I shared my experience with other past and future hip patients. I have recently undergone revision of my ASR to a THR because of a reaction to the metal on metal bearing. I know this issue is in the spotlight of the orthopedic hip community |
Al S. Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kerr 2010
I’m 47 years old and had BHR on October 12, 2010 – Dr. Darren Kerr in Saint John, NB, Canada. I returned to work today (October 25, 2010) – but I’m a lawyer so I am used to sitting on my butt all day anyway! I’ve been very fortunate with pain and mobility – using a cane after day 2 and needed little in the way of pain medication since the procedure. I’m sort of |