Author Archives: Patricia Walter

Infections by Dr. Rubinstein

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September 16, 2007 Hi All, This is an important topic that is always a worry so I feel a comment is warranted here. First, fortunately infections are rare so you should not all go running around being paranoid about getting one. A little common sense and care can prevent most infections. Antibiotics for dental work… Continue reading →

The ACCIS system with The surfaces of the metal components engineered with the ceramic Titanium-Niobium-Nitride

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         The ACCIS system for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and resurfacing hip arthroplasty (RHA) consists of metal components for the reconstruction of the acetabulum and metal femoral head components for conventional THA and RHA. The ACCIS metal components are made of a chrome-cobalt-molybdenum alloy, but are different from other metal-on-metal prostheses. The surfaces of… Continue reading →

Live Hip Resurfacing Surgery Videos

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Surface Hippy® Videos – Surgery Videos 3/25/2015 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P1 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P2 Doctor Interviews Hip Resurfacing Videos Patient Post Op Videos Athletes Videos Surgery Videos Hip Resurfacing Surgery Videos Dr. Kreuzer Anterior Approach from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo. Dr. Weeden Performs a Hip Resurfacing Surgery from Surface… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Athletes Videos

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Surface Hippy® Videos – Athletes Videos 3/26/2015 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P1 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P2 Doctor Interviews Hip Resurfacing Videos Patient Post Op Videos Athletes Videos Surgery Videos Hip Resurfacing Athlete Videos Hip Resurfacing Athletes  Doug R Skiing After Hip Resurfacing 2013 from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo. Athlete Doug R… Continue reading →

Patient post op recovery videos

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Surface Hippy® Videos – Patient Post Op Recovery 3/26/2015 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P1 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P2 Doctor Interviews Hip Resurfacing Videos Patient Post Op Videos Athletes Videos Surgery Videos Patient Post Op Recovery Videos Fabian Kickboxer Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2008.2009 Dr. Cendrero from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo. Linda Selby… Continue reading →

Will My Doctor Use Radiation Therapy for My Hip Resurfacing?

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Return to FAQ LIST Dr. BalasubramanianThe 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 is by the natural bone growing on the prosthesis. When… Continue reading →

FDA wants surveillance net for orthopedic devices

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Updated 8/5/08 Link  By Peter Buxbaum  Published on August 4, 2008 The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a program that would query public and private databases to help study the efficacy of orthopedic implants. FDA will issue a request for quotations next month in an effort to identify companies that could evaluate orthopedic… Continue reading →

Comparing the BHR, BMHR and THR by Dr. Bose of India

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Updated 1/7/2012 Information from Dr. Bose at the Asian Regional Center for Hip Resurfacing Introduction:The Birmingham Mid Head Resection prosthesis is a recently developed hip prosthesis for patients who are keen on having metal on metal hip resurfacing but do not have enough bone stock in their femoral head to accept a resurfacing implant. The… Continue reading →

ESKA-Bionik®-System Hip Resurfacing System

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7/15/09   ESKA-Bionik®-System Nature leads, we follow. The unique structures of our treatments mimic nature. ESKA Implants offers a wide range of innovative and proven solutions for you and your patients, by interpreting nature through technology. Significant features of the ESKA-Bionik®-System: Based upon modern materials available today and upon our expertise on osseous intergration by cementless… Continue reading →

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 →