Author Archives: Patricia Walter

Ray’s hip resurfacing with Dr. Sittiporn 2008

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ASR Dr. Sittiporn  2008  July 28. 2008 Hi, firstly congratulations and many thanks for the excellent website and fantastic information. It was really helpful. I am now 3 months on from a resurfacing to my left hip using an ASR device. The orthopedic surgeon was Dr Sittiporn from Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok Thailand. He tells… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Femoral Neck Fracture Influenced by Valgus Placement

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Link http://www.medcompare.com/litupdate.asp?ArticleID=14960&typeid=24 1/1/2008 Journal: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research Citation: 465:71-79, December 2007. Authors: Carolyn Anglin, PhD, PEng; Bassam A Masri, MD, FRCSC; Jérôme Tonetti, MD; Antony J Hodgson, PhD, PEng; Nelson V Greidanus, MD, FRCSC Femoral neck fracture is the most common short-term concern after hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Currently, there is little basis to… Continue reading →

Jury returned a verdict today in favor of DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. Concerning ASR

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4/22/2013 Statement Regarding ASR Hip System Verdict in Chicago, ILTuesday, April 16, 2013 A jury in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, returned a verdict today in favor of DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. in a product liability lawsuit concerning the ASR™ Hip System. "DePuy’s actions concerning the product were appropriate and responsible, including the program… Continue reading →

Wright Medical Group FDA Approval Conserve Plus

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Updated 3/8/2010 ARLINGTON, Tenn.-(BUSINESS WIRE) – Nov. 9, 2009 – Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMGI), a global orthopaedic medical device company, announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval to the Company to market its original CONSERVE® Plus Total Hip Resurfacing System. Now available in the United States,… Continue reading →

Do Cysts prevent hip resurfacing by Thomas P Gross 2011

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Updated 11/11/2012 Is there added risk in resurfacing a femoral head with cysts? Thomas P Gross and Fei Liu 17 October 2011 Abstract Background Femoral head cysts have been identified as a risk factor for early femoral failures after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) based on limited scientific data. However, we routinely performed HRA if… Continue reading →

Sample Appeal letter to TRICARE

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  To Whom it May Concern,   Re:  Appeal # xxxxx I want to bring to your attention an inconsistency in the TRICARE policies regarding total hip resurfacing and FDA-approved devices.  Over the last 6-months I have been evaluated and clinically qualified as meeting all the criteria and indications for a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure… Continue reading →

Why is Hip Resurfacing better than THR

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Your most asked questions answered by doctors Why is Hip Resurfacing better then a Total Hip Replacement? Dr. De Smet "Theoretic advantages are less bone destruction, less bone resection, normal femoral loading, avoidance of stress shielding, maximum proprioceptive feedback, and restoration of normal anatomy. In addition, reduced risk of dislocation, less leg inequality problems, and… Continue reading →

Is it Time for Cementless Hip Resurfacing? Dr. Julien Girard

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Updated 10/28/2012 Read Complete Article by clicking below: http://www.surfacehippy.info/pdf/is-it-time-for-cementless-hip-resurfacing-Girard-2011.pdf Abstract Background: Metal-on-metal bearing with cemented femoral component and cementless acetabular fixation is the current standard in surface replacement arthroplasty (RSA) of the hip. Because of concerns about the long-term survivorship of cemented stems in conventional hip arthroplasty, it seems logical to achieve cementless fixation on… Continue reading →

Don’t take chances after hip replacement surgery by Patricia Walter

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1/17/2012 Changing a tire at two weeks post op is not a good idea. We often forget that we are healing after major surgery and do things without thinking. Please think before doing any strenuous activities shortly after surgery. I think the people who do "really dumb things" realize it very quickly! Anyone that had… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Survey P2

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"Results of resurfacing patient survey conducted on the Yahoo Surface Hippy online forum between Oct 16 – Dec 20, 2007. There were approximately 850 responses which included approximately 750 responses regarding post-op experiences. The oldest resurfacing was nearly 10 years old (April, 1998). About 65% of patients had surgeries based in the United States and… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Survey P1

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"Results of resurfacing patient survey conducted on the Yahoo Surface Hippy online forum between Oct 16 – Dec 20, 2007. There were approximately 850 responses which included approximately 750 responses regarding post-op experiences. The oldest resurfacing was nearly 10 years old (April, 1998). About 65% of patients had surgeries based in the United States and… Continue reading →

Marla Jacobson hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2006 at Surface Hippy

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The Big Event by  Marla Jacobson 2006 Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross Other Information by Marla Research & Decision Making Preparations The Big Event Coming Home and Surviving at Home 1. Rent a car you’ll be comfortable driving in.  We flew into Charlotte, SC, and Columbia is about 90 minutes away.  I had a hard… Continue reading →

A Safe Zone for Acetabular Component Position in Metal-On-Metal Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty

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Updated 11/11/2012 A Safe Zone for Acetabular Component Position in Metal-On-Metal Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty THOMAS P. GROSS, MD,  FEI LIU, PHD MIDLANDS ORTHOPAEDICS, P.A. COLUMBIA, SC, USA Read Full Study by Clicking Here ABSTRACT: Background: Adverse wear reaction after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has been described as a new failure mechanism. Established causes include poor implant… Continue reading →

What is the Best Bearing Type? Dr. Thomas Gross 2011

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A comparison of modern bearing types Dr. Thomas Gross 1/11/2011 As a patient there are four reasons you should consider a metal-on-metal bearing total hip replacement or resurfacing: 1. WEAR: Low. 2. BREAKAGE: Unbreakable bearing.  3. STABILITY: Maximum stability of the joint.  Using a metal-on-metal bearing surface allows the manufacture of a large bearing hip joint… Continue reading →

BHR implant survivorship, with 98.6% of men and 94.7% of women free from revision at 5 years

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BHR implant survivorship, with 98.6% of men and 94.7% of women free from revision at 5 years Edwin P. Su, MD, Lawrence Housman, MD, John Masonis, MD, John W. Noble, MD, C. Anderson Engh, MD March 31, 2014 Original Article Abstract  A prospective, multi-center postmarket approval study has been ongoing since May 2006 to assess safety and efficacy of… Continue reading →