Category Archives: FAQ About Hip Resurfacing

Why is Hip Resurfacing better than Total Hip Replacement

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Return to FAQ LIST Dr. De Smet   Mr. McMinn  Dr. Balasubramanian  Dr. Bose  Dr. Bernabe   Dr. Amstutz  Dr. Su  Dr. Pritchett 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… Continue reading →

What is a BHR Made Of?

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  What is a BHR made of? The ball (femoral) and socket (acetabular) components of a BHR are made of a tried and tested alloy of cobalt and chromium. This has been in use in orthopaedic surgery for over 70 years. The original alloy is an as-cast high-carbon alloy. The higher carbon content precipitates in… Continue reading →

Is there a test for testing metal ion levels in the blood?

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Return to FAQ LIST   Mr. McMinn We use whole blood specimens drawn into lithium-heparin containing tubes with non-contamination precautions, and analysed with HRICPMS (high resolution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry) for the most accurate assessment of metal ion levels. The problem with using serum, plasma or erythrocytes is that metal ions are differentially distributed… Continue reading →

I have a metal allergy, can I have a hip resurfacing?

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Return to FAQ LIST Updated 1/3/2012   Mr. McMinnIf someone is allergic to certain metal jewellery, what are the chances of having a deep tissue allergy? What is the most accurate way of testing someone for a deep tissue allergy? It is estimated that approximately 10% of the population shows skin (cutaneous) allergy to metal… Continue reading →

Slow Recovery from Hip Resurfacing Surgery

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A collection of hippy emails about recovery and emotions are posted below Updated 2/8/2012 How Fast Will I Recover by Patricia Walter Everyone Recovers at a Different Rate Surgery experiences and recovery rates will be different for each person having a hip resurfacing. Many of us were very fortunate to have good experiences in the… Continue reading →

FDA Approvals and Information About Off Label Hip Resurfacing Systems by Dr. Gross

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Updated 4/22/2013   FDA Proposing Premarket Approval Application for Metal on Metal Devices 2013 FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants 2013 Questions I should ask my orthopaedic surgeon about metal-on-metal hip implants by the FDA Wright Medical Group, Inc. Receives FDA Approval to Market CONSERVE® Plus Total Hip Resurfacing System FDA Approval of BHR -… Continue reading →

FAQ Pre Surgery Questions

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Patient Questions Answered by Doctors Updated 1/31/2013 Pre Surgery Questions What precautions do I take before the surgery? Will steroid shots injury my hip? How do I choose a doctor? What questions should I ask my doctor? What kind of equipment will I need after surgery? 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 →

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 →