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Sports After Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Study

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READ COMPLETE ARTICLE Florian-D. Naal, MD*, Nicola A. Maffiuletti, PhD, Urs Munzinger, MD and Otmar Hersche, MD From the Joint Center, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland Published on May 1, 2007 Background: No information is available concerning patients’ sports activity after hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Hypothesis: Patients treated by hip resurfacing arthroplasty will be able to achieve… Continue reading →

San Francisco Chronicle Article about Hip Resurfacing 2006

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  This article appeared on page CM – 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle Shaving hips instead of replacing them gives patients more running time Sam Whiting Sunday, July 30, 2006 Arthritis has eaten away all the cartilage on Frank Stonich’s left hip, so he was pleased to hear he’d be the first person in California to… Continue reading →

Outcome dependend on experience – Dr. Shimmin

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Updated 3/27/09   Outcome of hip resurfacing may be dependent on experience Link http://www.orthosupersite.com/view.asp?rID=37423 By Gina Brockenbrough February 27, 2009 LAS VEGAS — A new study links outcomes of hip resurfacing to the hospital volume of resurfacing cases and, thereby, the surgeon’s experience. To evaluate the impact of operative volume on hip resurfacing outcomes, Andrew… Continue reading →

The painful metal-on-metal hip resurfacing study about high metal ions 2009

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Medical Study  2009 **  Updated 6/5/09 Link  http://www.jbjs.org.uk/cgi/content/full/91-B/6/738 **A. J. Hart, FRCSG(Orth), Clinical Senior Lecturer & Honorary Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1; S. Sabah, BSc, Medical Student1; J. Henckel, MRCS, Clinical Research Fellow & Specialist Registrar in Orthopaedics1; A. Lewis, FRCS(Orth), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1; J. Cobb, FRCS, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery1; B. Sampson, MRSC, CChem, Director of… Continue reading →

Computer-Assisted Vs Conventional Technique in Hip Resurfacing

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Computer-Assisted Vs Conventional Mechanical Jig Technique in Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Link  Volume 24, Issue 3, Pages 341-350 (April 2009) Jose Rafael E. Resubal, MD, FPOA, David A.F. Morgan, B.Sc(Med), FRACS, FAOA Received 16 June 2007; accepted 17 December 2007. published online 15 February 2008. Abstract To compare the effectiveness of computer-assisted surgery (CAS) and… Continue reading →

Chromium and cobalt ion release following the Durom 2007

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Chromium and cobalt ion release following the Durom high carbon content, forged metal-on-metal surface replacement of the hip 2007 P.-A. Vendittoli, MD, MSc, FRCS, Associated Professor of Surgery1; S. Mottard, MD, Orthopaedic Registrar2; A. G. Roy, MD, FRCS, Associated Professor of Surgery1; C. Dupont, MSc, Statistician2; and M. Lavigne, MD, FRCS, Associated Professor of Surgery1… Continue reading →

BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) Information and History

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*Gathered by Vicky Marlow Freelance Patient Advocate Volunteer Miami Orthopedic Conference 10/2007   BHR 10 years of Data The first BHR was implanted in July 1997 and it is unchanged until present day.   96.1% survivorship overall  McMinn 99.8% at 8 years Treacy 99% at minimum 5 years Shimmin et al 99.14% at 3 years Oswestry… Continue reading →

6 Year Results of Metal Ion Study in Young Patients with BHR 2009

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Updated 10/2/2014 Six-year results of a prospective study of metal ion levels in young patients with metal-on-metal hip resurfacings 2009 Read Original Article by Clicking Here J. Daniel, FRCS, MS(Orth), Director of Research1; H. Ziaee, BSc(Hons), Biomedical Scientist1; C. Pradhan, FRCS, MCh(Orth), Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon1; and D. J. W. McMinn, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1 1… Continue reading →

FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

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Updated 4/22/2013 Date Issued: Jan. 17, 2013 Audience: Orthopaedic surgeons Health care providers responsible for the ongoing care of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants Patients who are considering or have received a metal-on-metal hip implant Medical Specialties: Orthopaedics, General Medicine, Family Practice, Radiology, Radiologic Technology, Clinical Laboratory Managers and Directors Device: Metal-on-metal hip implants… Continue reading →

Alan Ray Diary of Hip Resurfacing in Belgium LBHR with Dr. De Smet 12/15/2004

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Three Year AnniversaryYo, Hippy Kids…. Today marks three years of remarkable, painfree, unrestricted life after a resurfacing on 15Dec04. In my case, for you who are new here, I was crippled after a handball mishap in May of 1996. I had to stand, leaning on crutches, to check into the hospital, because it finally hurt… Continue reading →

A Story in My Eyes – A Very Hippy Adventure Story for Children about Hip Resurfacing by K2MJones

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Explaining Hip Resurfacing to Young Children by K2MJones Note: I am 41 years old and had LBHR on 8/13/09 by Dr. James Hall in Bend, Oregon. I have two sons, one who is six and one who is three. Explaining the process to them has been a bit interesting, so I wrote a children’s story… Continue reading →

Dr. Dorr Memo to American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons about the Durom Cup by Zimmer

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Updated 7/18/09 Memo sent from Dr. Dorr to the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons that deals with what he feels is the cause for the hip implant failures: MEMO DATE: 4/22/08 TO: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons FROM: Larry Dorr, M.D. RE: This NOTICE is to inform you that we have… Continue reading →

A Seven-Year Follow-up Study Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing Uncemented by Dr. Gross

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Updated September 2008 Thomas P. Gross, MD1 and Fei Liu, PhD1 Link http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/Supplement_3/32 1 Midlands Orthopaedics, 1910 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Background: Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing with hybrid fixation has been introduced as an alternative to standard total hip arthroplasty, especially for young and active patients. There are few studies in the literature on the… Continue reading →