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2,200 BHR Patients with 99% Survivorship 2014 by Dr. Brooks

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December 12, 2014 Orlando FL Read Complete Article Here: http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/hip/news/online/{57d1fb7b-1c1f-46fe-a320-3cf8cfbf7f58}/speaker-success-of-hip-resurfacing-depends-on-device-technique-in-properly-selected-patients "Resurfacing is very attractive to patients, less attractive to surgeons because there are many ways to get into trouble. If you do it, if you do the deep dive, you will become a better hip surgeon," Peter J. Brooks, MD, FRCS(C), said at the Current…

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Dr. Gross Discusses Hip Resurfacing and Women

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The continuing controversy – Thomas P. Gross MD. 7/4/2015 Young women who desire a more functional hip replacement were recently dealt a large blow  when the smaller sizes of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing  (BHR) device were withdrawn from the market by Smith Nephew Richards because the 10-year revision rate for women was higher than for…

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The Future of the Orthopedic Devices Market to 2012

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Updated 1/16/09 The Future of the Orthopedic Devices Market to 2012 Author: Mike King Link Published Date: 10/12/2008 Summary: A new report by Global Markets Direct, the business intelligence specialists, finds that increasing number of individuals are opting for minimally invasive surgeries and treatment options. Artificial joints, spinal implants and orthobiologics are some of… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing for Perthes Disease by Dr. Mont 2008

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By Dr. Mont Updated 1/8/09 Presented at the 2nd Annual Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Course in LA Oct. 2008 Metal-on-metal total hip resurfacing has been used as an alternative to conventional total hip arthroplasty, especially in younger patients, with multiple studies showing excellent short- and mid-term outcomes. Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is characterized by an interruption to… Continue reading →

Metal Ion Study with Triathlete

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Metal ion levels in a triathlete with a metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip R. De Haan, MD, Orthopaedic Resident1; P. Campbell, PhD, Research Scientist, Associate Professor2; S. Reid, MD, PhD, Sports Medicine Physician3; A. K. Skipor, MS, Research Scientist4; and K. De Smet, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon1 1 ANCA Medical Center, Krijgslaan 181, 9000 Gent,… Continue reading →

ReCap™ Magnum™ by Biomet

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The ReCap® Femoral Resurfacing System replaces the diseased surface of the femoral head and is designed to restore the normal anatomy and biomechanical function of the hip joint. The major advantage of the ReCap® Femoral Resurfacing System is its conservative nature. By avoiding medullary canal intrusion, it preserves valuable femoral bone stock, making it a… Continue reading →

Mitch Per Mini-Hip Implant

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Updated 4/7/2012 Surgeons told to stop using hip implant Ingrid Torjesen Tuesday, 3 April 2012 The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has told surgeons to stop using a particular combination of metal-on-metal total hip replacements because it has an unacceptably high fail rate compared with other implants. Information from the England and… Continue reading →

John’s Revision of BHR to THR

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January 9, 2000 Hi Pat, I hope that you are well. I just thought I would email you personally with information for your file and research that has sadly led to me having a revision from BHR to THR. The reason was due to malpositioning of the acetabular cup and femoral component by my surgeon.… Continue reading →

Bert Eisenstaedt with Dr. Klug 2006

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BHR December 8, 2006 Dr. Klug   January 27, 2007 I’m not sure I am contacting the right person, but my name is Bert Eisenstaedt. I had a resurfacing procedure, December 8, 2006, performed by Dr. Raphael Klug, located in Roseville, Ca and is a Kaiser orthopaedic surgeon. I received a BHR. I was on… Continue reading →

Femur Neck Fracture Study by Dr. Amstutz

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From the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Fracture of the Neck of the Femur After Surface Arthroplasty of the Hip The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) 86:1874-1877 (2004) © 2004 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.   Harlan C. Amstutz, MD1, Pat A. Campbell, PhD1 and Michel J. Le Duff,… Continue reading →

Metal Allergy Discussion by Dr. Jacobs 2012

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Updated 2/15/12 Read more here:  http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=92453 Although metal allergy with total joint replacement exists, the prevalence of this condition is unknown, according to Joshua J. Jacobs, MD. "Metal allergy [with] orthopedic implants has been well documented in isolated cases," Jacobs said during his presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2012 Annual Meeting/Orthopaedics Research… Continue reading →

Dr. Su on Hip Resurfacing Devices

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Return to FAQ LIST Dr. Su: I still use the BHR, Conserve Plus, and Biomet Recap. I think the devices are very similar, but the BHR has the longest track record, which is very important to me. The other devices do have the benefit of more sizes than the BHR for right now (at least… Continue reading →

Unusual Hip Resurfacing Surgeries by Mr. Bloomfield

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  Gallery of Unusual or Difficult Hip Resurfacing by  Mr. Mark Bloomfield The Runnymede Hospital, Chertsey Princess Margaret Hospital, Windsor Woking Nuffield Hospital Contact private secretary at (01753) 743358 for an appointment Email: private@thehipclinic.co.uk   These photos are taken directly from Dr. Bloomfields website     AVN, proximal migration and extrusion. Successful Resurfacing (With bone… Continue reading →