Author Archives: Patricia Walter

Hemi Resurfacing – A Poor Option Compared to Full Hip Resurfacing

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Updated 12/21/08 Click to read articles by: Patricia Walter Dr. Bose Dr. Schmalzried Dr. De Smet Dr. Rogerson Dr. Gross Hemi Resurfacing by Patricia WalterThere has been a lot of discussion recently in public forums about hemi resurfacing. Hemi resurfacings are not normally used by the most experienced hip resurfacing surgeons. I have been privileged… Continue reading →

10 Year Mortality Rates of Hip Resurfacing vs THR Study 2013

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Updated 10/1 2014 Complete Study Here:  Objectives To compare 10 year mortality rates among patients undergoing metal-on-metal hip resurfacing and total hip replacement in England. Setting English hospital episode statistics database linked to mortality records from the Office for National Statistics. Population All adults who underwent primary elective hip replacement for osteoarthritis from April… Continue reading →

Sue from the UK and her BMHR with Dr. McMinn

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Left  BMHR   December 2006  with Dr. McMinn BHMR is a Birmingham Mid Head Resection Prostheses I had a BMHR 4 weeks ago. The operation was broadcast live to the States as interactive training for 100 surgeons, so hopefully it is intended to be available elsewhere too, though when we don’t know, as it’s still in… Continue reading →

Dr. Brooks Comments about Press Release about Smith & Nephew Lawsuit against R3 Acetabular Hip Replacement System

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July 24, 2013 View Hip Resurfacing vs Metal on Metal THR Presentation My take on this is that it is not an unexpected response to the generally higher than desired failure rate of MOM total hips. None of the doctors I know will primarily recommend a MOM THR anymore. A few short years ago these… Continue reading →

Dr. Edwin Su Hip Resurfacing Talk Part 1 – Part 6 presented March 2013 at 11th Annual Hippy Gathering in San Jose, CA

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Dr. Su made this presentation at the 11th Annual Hippy Gathering in San Jose, CA on March 9, 2013 The presentation and meeting was dedicated to Vicky Marlow, Hip Resurfacing Patient Advocate, who started the group and organized the Gatherings. Vicky passed away in February 18, 2013.  Continue reading →

Corin Minhip Hip Replacement Device by Cormet

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Combining the bone conserving benefits of hip resurfacing with the stability of traditional total hip replacement, MiniHip provides a neck retaining, more physiologically loading hip solution for today’s challenging, active patient.The bone conserving solution for active patients.Today’s patients have redefined primary hip replacement through elevated expectations and clinical requirements. MiniHip, a bone conserving hip replacement,… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing and Pregnancy

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Updated 3/24/09 Link http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/surfacehippy/message/24763 …I had mine done by Mr McMinn at the ROH in Birmingham when the procedure was a twinkle in most peoples eyes. I had CDH which was only diagnosed at 4yrs so I had many ops to try to ‘build’ a hip socket but it finally gave up the ghost and… Continue reading →

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty 5 Year Study

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Link  http://www.jbjs.org.uk/cgi/content/short/90-B/9/1137 A SERIES OF 110 CONSECUTIVE HIPS WITH A MINIMUM FIVE-YEAR CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL FOLLOW-UP G. N. A. Heilpern, MRCS, Orthopaedic Specialist Registrar1; N. N. Shah, FRCS, Senior Clinical Fellow2; and M. J. F. Fordyce, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon3 1 King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, UK. 2 Great Ormond Street Hospital,… Continue reading →

Australian 5 Year BHR Study

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New Promising Data on S&N’s BIRMINGHAM HIP™ System Link   http://www.ryortho.com/NEWSSHORTS/volume3/issue39/12-10-07-NS-New.htm By Elizabeth Hofheinz, MEd, MPH December 10, 2007 No more wondering Down Under. The data is in. Smith & Nephew, Inc.’s Orthopaedic Reconstruction business is announcing the release of positive six-year clinical data by the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry on the company’s… Continue reading →

Mr. McMinn addresses the negative press about hip resurfacing and BHR

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Updated 1/25/2012 More information can be found here: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/news-archive.html 1st February 2012 Metal-on-Metal Implants – Addressing the Negative Press We have been receiving phone calls following recent press reports on failed metal-on-metal hip implants. We understand these sensationalist stories may cause anxiety among some patients. However, we would like to reassure our patients that these… Continue reading →

Adoption of Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty at Hospital for Special Surgery

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Adoption of Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty at Hospital for Special Surgery: a Cohort Study Edwin P. Su and Sherwin L. Su June 4, 2010 Background Hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) is an alternative to traditional total hip replacement (THR) that allows for the preservation of femoral bone. It is a more technically difficult procedure that has led… Continue reading →

10 year survival of double heat-treated resurfacings McMinn Center

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Click Arrow to view videoJoseph Daniel, Director of Research at the McMinn Center in Birmingham UK,  talks about the 10 year survival of double heat-treated resurfacings from 1996 and the effect that these heat treatments had on this series of hip resurfacings.   The McMinn Centre 25 Highfield Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3DP Tel: 0121… Continue reading →

THR Revision Study at Surface Hippy

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This article is from the DGReview   Surgeon Volume Influences Rate of Total Hip Replacement Revision A DGReview of :"Early failures of total hip replacement: Effect of surgeon volume" Arthritis & Rheumatism 04/28/2004 By Emma Hitt, PhD Patients treated by surgeons who perform few total hip replacements (THR) per year are more likely to undergo… Continue reading →

Hospital for Special Surgery Again Ranked No. 1 in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report

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Acclaimed for exceptional patient care and for its reputation among healthcare professionals New York – July 16, 2013 U.S. News & World Report has again named Hospital for Special Surgery the top hospital in the country for orthopedics in its 2013 "Best Hospitals" survey. The hospital also ranked as a leader in rheumatology at number… Continue reading →

What is My Surface Arthoplasty Risk Index – SARI?

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Return to FAQ LIST   Dr. Beaule According to Beaulé, the following patient selection factors can favorably impact modern resurfacing outcomes: no large femoral head cyst; no osteopenia; younger than 65 years old; and no prior hip surgery. "My current ideal indications for hip resurfacing are patients age less than 60 years, risk index less… Continue reading →

Wright C+ Hip Resurfacing Device

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FDA Approved in US Updated 3/8/2010 Visit the Wright Medical Conserve Plus Website to learn more by clicking here   Unlike a total hip replacement, a surface replacement is designed to conserve more of your natural thigh bone. By saving all of this bone stock, your physician is able to more accurately reproduce your natural… Continue reading →