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Metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty implants did not increase cancer risk

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Mäkelä K. Acta Orthop. 2014 Original Article Available by Clicking Here The use of metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty implants was not linked to a higher risk of cancer in patients compared to the use of non-metal-on-metal devices… …Using information from the Finnish Arthroplasty Register, the researchers compared 10,728 patients with metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants to… Continue reading →

Despite Economic Times, U.S. Demand for Total Joint Replacement Remains Steady 2014 April 2, 2014

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April 2, 2014 Original Article http://newsroom.aaos.org/media-resources/Press-releases/despite-economic-times-us-demand-for-total-joint-replacement-remains-steady.htm ROSEMONT, Ill. A new study appearing in the April issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery(JBJS) showed that the economic downturns in the 2000s did not substantially influence the national growth trends for hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States. The new data support the authors’… Continue reading →

Mr. Treacy responds to Telegraph Article in UK 2013

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Metal-on-metal hip replacement h NHS hospitals to be banned from fitting metal-on-metal hip replacements after high failure rate NHS hospitals are to be banned from fitting most metal-on-metal hip replacements after a study found unacceptably high failure rates among implants in 17, 000 patients http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/nhs/10406198/NHS-hospitals-to-be-banned-from-fitting-metal-on-metal-hip-replacements-after-high-failure-rate.html Mr. Treacy’s Comments: Metal-on-metal hip replacement has not been "banned";… Continue reading →

Study finds hip resurfacing offers clinical benefits over total hip replacement

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Read Complete Study by clicking here May 2011 Despite being proclaimed as "The operation of the century," total hip arthroplasty is far from an ideal procedure. In fact, one study found that "in spite of a good hip score, only 43% of patients had all of their expectations completely fulfilled," said Robert L. Barrack, MD,… Continue reading →

Incidence of nerve damage with anterior approach

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Goulding K, Beaule PE, Kim PR, Fazekas A.  2010 Read full abstract by clicking here Source Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada. Abstract BACKGROUND: Although injury to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) is a known complication of anterior approaches to the hip and pelvis, no study has… Continue reading →

HR for Patients with Osteonecrosis 2008

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RESURFACING ARTHROPLASTY FOR PATIENTS WITH OSTEONECROSIS 2008 B.N. Stulberg; S.M. Fitts; J.D. Zadzilka; and K. Trier Cleveland Center for Joint Reconstruction, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio USA Introduction: The suitability of third generation metal-on-metal hip resurfacing for patients with a primary diagnosis of osteonecrosis (ON) has been debated. The preservation of femoral head bone stock for femoral… Continue reading →

Excessive sporting activity may impair long-term success of hip resurfacing

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Updated 11/2/2012 8-Feb-2012 Excessive sporting activity may impair long-term success of hip resurfacing Patients should limit activities to maintain hip prosthesis SAN FRANCISCO – In hip resurfacing the femoral ball in the hip joint is not removed, but instead is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering. Young and active patients with arthritis… Continue reading →

Dr. Su’s Retention Rate for Hip Resurfacing Study

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Updated 11/9/09 Dr. Su’s experience with hip resurfacing shows 1.3% complication rate November 16, 2011 Original Link http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=89618 The retrospective study, which analyzed 925 hip resurfacings performed by Edwin Su, MD, between 2004 and 2009 with a minimum follow-up of 2 years, looked at three implants: Wright Medical’s Conserve Plus Total Resurfacing Hip System, Biomet… Continue reading →

Gait Study about Hip Replacement at Surface Hippy

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"Resurfacing patients had gait characteristics that were comparable to normal hips. Although standard hip replacements had markedly improved gait parameters when compared to osteoarthritic hips they never approached resurfacing or normals. " Gait Analysis Of Metal On Metal Surface Arthroplasty Poster Board Number: P050 Location: McCormick Place Hall B Adult Reconstruction Hip Phillip Ragland, MD… Continue reading →

Dr. Mont Live Chat Aug. 14, 2008

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Updated 8/14/08 Chat with Dr. Mont on August 13, 2008 in the Surface Hippy Chat  Room [Pat Walter Moderator] 8:00 pm: I am curious about why some doctors use general anesthesia and some use spinal with light sedation. [Dr. Mont] 8:01 pm: Spinal anesthesia is usually less taxing on the body but can’t be used… Continue reading →

Exercises from the McMinn Center featuring an exercise video

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Exercises from the McMinn Center McMinn Centre Physio Brian demonstrates the exercises recommended following your Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Mid Head Resection or Large Headed Total Hip Replacement operation. *NOTE: These exercises are NOT suitable for patients who have had small headed total hip replacements. Includes the following exercises: Bed Exercises Chair Exercises Standing Exercises Additional… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Devices listed by manufacture

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Updated 10/23/2014 BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System by Smith & Nephew Dr. Gross has used the Cementless Biomet since 2007 Dr.Pritchett Explains Metal Free Cementless Hip Resurfacing Device 2014 (Synovo Preserve) Corin Cormet Hip Resurfacing Device withdrawn from US Market 2013 Wright Medical Conserve Plus Hip Resurfacing Device withdrawn from US Market 2014 ASR… Continue reading →

Neck Capsule Preservation NCP Approach in Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Su and Dr. Bose

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Obtained by Freelance Patient Advocate Volunteer Vicky Marlow 8/22/08 What is the NCP – Neck Capsule Preservation – Approach in Hip Resurfacing? Dr. Su’s Article The NCP approach, at least the way that we mean it, is a different way to incise the capsule in order to gain access to the hip joint. Usually with… Continue reading →