Author Archives: Patricia Walter

Results of Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Brooks 2012

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Updated 10/2/2014 Peter Brooks MD, FRCS(C) www.clevelandclinic.org 216-444-4284 brooksp@ccf.org I have been performing hip resurfacing at Cleveland Clinic using the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System (BHR) since 2006, shortly after it became the first resurfacing device to be approved by the FDA. Two of my partners perform BHR as well. We also perform total hip replacement… Continue reading →

Computer Navigation Discussion by Dr.Bose

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Updated 2/20/2010 Hi Pat,Thanks for the mail. Using computer navigation in  joint surgery is a double edged weapon. While potentially it can reduce the number of outliers,  it can also cause tremendous deviations and absurd placements which would never be done with conventional jigs. I have seen many examples of this done elsewhere and referred… Continue reading →

Radiation Therapy and Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Balasubramanian

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by Dr. Balasubramanian Updated August 06, 2006 Radiation Therapy To Prevent Heterotopic Bone Formation  Hi all The radiation therapy is used by some surgeons to prevent heterotropic bone formation following total hip replacement. In cemented total hip replacement this does not cause much problem. However in Hip Resurfacing (Acetabular side) and uncemented total Hip Replacement the fixation of prosthesis… Continue reading →

Dr. Gross responds to the controversy regarding adverse wear in metal-metal bearings 2010

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The controversy regarding adverse wear in metal-metal bearings by Dr. Gross 2010 Updated 10/1/2014 The controversy regarding adverse wear in metal-metal bearings Thomas P. Gross, MD 3/5/2010 I have used over 3000 metal bearings in primary total hip and hip resurfacing as well as revision surgery. I have revised 2 for adverse wear 7 years… Continue reading →

T.E.D. (thrombo-embolic disease/devices) Anti-Embolism Stockings

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Updated 7/5/08 Your doctor has prescribed anti-coagulation medications to prevent blood clots and increase the blood flow in your legs. Along with taking your medications as prescribed, T.E.D. anti-embolism stockings will help prevent blood clots in the deep veins of your legs.   What are T.E.D. Anti-embolism stockings? Commonly referred to as TED or TEDS… Continue reading →

NIH researchers study metal-on-metal hip implant lubricant

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Updated 11/2/2012 22-Dec-2011 NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip implants Lubricant in devices found to be graphite, not proteins A new study, bringing together an interdisciplinary team of physicians and engineers from the United States and Germany, made a surprising finding about implants used in hip replacement surgery: Graphite carbon is a… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing is Not for Everyone – Rush Medical Study 11/3/08

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Rush Medical Study 11/3/08 November 03, 2008  Link  http://www.rush.edu/webapps/MEDREL/servlet/NewsRelease?id=1115 Rush University Medical Center Study Finds More Complications in Women and in Males Over the Age of 55 CHICAGO – Hip resurfacing is often seen as a modern alternative to the more conventional total hip replacement, but new data from a study led by Rush University… Continue reading →

Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty study 2010

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Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty study 2010   Updated 3/23/2010 Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty? The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether compliance and rehabilitative efforts were predictors of early clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty.… Continue reading →

What surgical approach is best – posterior or anterior?

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Return to FAQ LIST  Updated 9/5/08 Mr. McMinn  Dr. Su    Dr. Bose  Dr. Mont   Dr. Brooks  Dr. Lichtblau  Dr. De Smet   Dr. Amstutz   Dr. Gilbert  Dr. Rogerson Mr. McMinn I started back in 1991 with the antero-lateral approach to the hip for resurfacing. At that time we were worried about blood supply to the… Continue reading →

Femoroacetabular Impingement

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Update 2/11/2011 Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, Michael Leunig, MD and Reinhold Ganz, MD Dr. Parvizi is Associate Professor, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Leunig is Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgarist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Ganz is Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgarist University Hospital. None of the… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing in Patients Who Are Sixty Years of Age or Older by Dr. Mont et al

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Updated September 2008 Link  http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/Supplement_3/27 Mike S. McGrath, MD1, Dana R. Desser, DO2, Slif D. Ulrich, MD1, Thorsten M. Seyler, MD3, David R. Marker, BS1 and Michael A. Mont, MD1 1 Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. E-mail address for M.A. Mont: 2 Department of… Continue reading →

Getting in and out of bed

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Updated 8/12/08 Sit down on the edge of the bed, reaching back with one hand at a time. Enter the bed by supporting your upper body with your arms and bringing your legs into the bed. You may need help to keep your legs apart. Reverse this when you get out of bed When you… Continue reading →

Dr. Bose, Dr. Su and Dr. Rogerson reply to Dr. Kurtz Book and Opinions

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Obtained by Vicky Marlow Freelance Patient Advocate Volunteer Updated 12/16/07 Dr. Kurtz had an article online that had concerns about the head neck ratios of hip resurfacing compared to total hip replacement. We wanted to provide potential hip resurfacing patients with opinions of other top resurfacing surgeons to explain their views. Dr. Bose Reply             … Continue reading →