July 29, 2015 Read Patricia’s Full Story Here As one of Dr Gross’ earlier patients, and a woman with small bones, I am saddened to hear the decision by S&N to prevent access of women to hip resurfacing. The real truth of it IS and HAS ALWAYS BEEN the expertise … Continue reading →
I am still using the BHR. I will resurface appropriate women (i.e. with head size over 48mm…). I think the majority of young men men have osteoarthritis (OA) secondary to FAI (which I treat by arthroscopy) but about half of the young women have some form of acetabular dysplasia/DDH, and … Continue reading →
10/8/2015 Dr. Su explained: “I continue to offer resurfacing for men and women of all sizes, based upon my own personal experience that resurfacing can work well even in the smaller sizes.”
Continue reading →Updated 7/19/2015 June 4, 2015 Smith & Nephew … is therefore removing (BHR) small sizes and updating the IFU to contraindicate the BHR for women. "However, the revision rates associated with men requiring femoral head sizes 46mm or smaller and with all women patients exceed the current benchmark established by the UK National Institute for…
Continue reading →Dedicated to the memory of Vicky Marlow, a women’s advocate for hip resurfacing Updated 3/7/2013 Hip Resurfacing for Women Dedicated to the memory of Vicky Marlow, a women’s advocate for hip resurfacing. Thomas P Gross MD Grossortho.com prepared on 3/1/2013 PDF of Article is Available here: https://www.surfacehippy.info/pdf/Hip-Resurfacing-for-Women-Dr-Gross-2013.pdf There has been extensive recent negative media attention…
Continue reading →Dear Patricia, I would like to comment on Smith&Nephew’s BHR decision to exclude females and smaller sizes than 48 mm. The decision has been based on the renewed NICE criteria. I wouldn’t say that I don’t want best outcomes for all of my patients. But if you compare those criteria to other surgical outcomes it…
Continue reading →The continuing controversy – Thomas P. Gross MD. 7/4/2015 Young women who desire a more functional hip replacement were recently dealt a large blow when the smaller sizes of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) device were withdrawn from the market by Smith Nephew Richards because the 10-year revision rate for women was higher than for…
Continue reading →https://surfacehippy.info/10-year-results-highly-cross-linked-polyethlene-pritchett-2015.php Pat: Thanks for asking. In my view Smith & Nephew has acted responsibly. I have not been offering metal on metal resurfacing in the withdrawn smaller sizes. We have been offering just polyethylene in these sizes. I am attaching my abstract for an upcoming meeting. Yes, we use the implants shown on the Synovo…
Continue reading →Hi Pat Yes, it is true. Smith and Nephew was asked to respond to the long-known worse outcomes in females. This was precipitated by the UK’s National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) raising their 10 year outcomes requirement from 90% where it been for years, to 95%. Raising the bar left females and small sizes…
Continue reading →From a very philosophical standpoint hip arthroplasty is very unfair towards women!!! Most men will have a socket size of 52 or over and therefore a 36 mms head can be used in all types of hip replacements. The 36 mms head is technically a "large head" and is a good option having serious resistance…
Continue reading →4 June 2015 Voluntary actions initiated to remove smaller size components and change Instructions for Use (IFU) following analysis of recent performance data No action required from patients; no change to current practice for patient follow-up care BHR continues to perform amongst the best hip replacements for the right patients Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN;…
Continue reading → FOR WOMEN THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE, BECAUSE THEY CAN GET CONSERVE PLUS WHICH HAS NOT THESE RESTRICTIONS, BECAUSE THERE IS A LARGER MARGIN AND COVERAGE!!!! SO YOU CAN PUBLISH THIS ON YOUR WEBSITE ALSO WITH MY REMARKS!!! THAT IS WHAT I WROTE IN MY BOOKLET ALREADY 6 YEARS AGO (you can find on…
Continue reading →Recent BHR news flash for females & others Notice & Discussion of Recent BHR Data: John Rogerson, M.D. 6/19/15 We recently (June 3, 2015) received notification from Smith & Nephew, Inc., the manufacturer and distributor of the Birmingham hip resurfacing prosthesis (BHR), of a voluntary removal (NOT RECALL) from the market of a number of…
Continue reading →Read Luann’s Full Story Here I am the ex jockey and cutter/reined cowhorse rider that has a right hip resurfaced with Dr Sparling in Vancouver, WA (Wright C+) 7 years ago at age 45 (petite female). I am still doing great, no complications and can pretty much do whatever I … Continue reading →