Category Archives: FAQ About Hip Resurfacing
Should I Use Ice or Heat for Post Op Pain by Dr. De Smet
Do I have to Take Antibiotics before dental procedures after hip resurfacing?
Return to FAQ LIST Updated 6/9/2011 Dr. MontI like antibiotics for up to two years after any joint replacement. After two years only for procedures that lead to blood like endodontic surgery. This is also a controversial topic. We wrote two papers on this topic and only found possible dental related infections in patients that… Continue reading →
Dislocation of BHR by Dr. Bose
During my several years of learning and reading about hip resurfacing, I have heard of two people having dislocations. There may be more, but I only know if people post their dislocation on the various discussion boards I belong to. One young man was doing an exercise bringing his knee to his chest. His leg… Continue reading →
Squeaking Noises After my Hip Resurfacing by Dr. De Smet
Return to FAQ LIST Dr. De SmetAlso called peeping, called by Dr.De Smet the "peepcreep". The squeaking noises are produced due to a temporary lack of lubrication, a dry running of the metal-on-metal prosthesis. It sounds as a non-lubricated creaking hinge of a door. The duration of the noise is normally less then 24… Continue reading →