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Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 3, 2022 by Patricia WalterJanuary 11, 2022
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Polymotion Trial Surgeons and Centers in US

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on June 9, 2025 by Patricia WalterDecember 3, 2025

This is a list of the doctors and medical centers participating in the US trials of the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing System by JointMedica 2025

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Polymotion IDE Study Locations

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on April 2, 2025 by Patricia WalterApril 2, 2025

We are excited to announce the recent launch of our IDE Study for the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing Device. The IDE study aims to evaluate the safety and clinical effectiveness of the Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System. ​There are currently nine sites in the USA and one international site in Bermuda participating. … Continue reading →

ReCerf Two Year Study Results

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on March 7, 2025 by Patricia WalterJuly 14, 2025

Two-Year Results of Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing in an International Multicenter Cohort David Lin, MBBS a, Joshua Xu, MD a,*, Patrick Weinrauch, MBBS b, David A. Young, MBBS c, Koen De Smet, MD d, Andrew Manktelow, MBBS e, Paul E. Beaule, MD f, William L. Walter, MBBS a,g Read Full Study … Continue reading →

US Clinical Trials for Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System Started

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 27, 2025 by Patricia WalterMarch 29, 2025

US clinical trials have begun for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System. Information about facilities and surgeons is included. Male and female participants

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KEMH Takes Part In Hip Replacement Innovation

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 19, 2025 by Patricia WalterFebruary 19, 2025

February 17, 2025    https://bernews.com/2025/02/kemh-pioneers-hip-replacement-innovation/ King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is participating in an FDA clinical study for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing implant, making it the first overseas center to contribute to this groundbreaking research. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is part of a US Food and Drug Administration … Continue reading →

Selecting Your Hip Resurfacing Surgeon – A Patient’s Guide

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 31, 2025 by Patricia WalterJuly 14, 2025

selecting the right surgeon is the MOST IMPORTANT decision you’ll make for your hip resurfacing surgery

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Drs. Gross and Fowble at Midlands Orthopedics will be a Study Center for Polymotion HR Devicce

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on August 14, 2024 by Patricia WalterApril 1, 2025

The much-anticipated Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (HR) Device has been given FDA approval for an IDE study. Drs. Gross and Fowble at Midlands Orthopedics will be one of the study centers. About The Device This implant features a cemented cobalt chrome head and a Vitamin E crosslinked polyethylene socket with a … Continue reading →

Two-Year Results of ReCerf Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Study 2024

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 13, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

Two-Year Results of ReCerf Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing in an International Multicenter Cohort David Lin MBBS, Joshua Xu MD, Patrick Weinrauch MBBS, David A. Young MBBS, Koen De Smet MD, Andrew Manktelow MBBS , Paul E. Beaulé MD, William L. Walter MBBS Accepted 13 May 2024 Read Full Study Here:  Conclusion:  … Continue reading →

20 year Long-Term Clinical Outcome of Biomet M2a-38 by Dr. Gross 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on February 29, 2024 by Patricia WalterJanuary 30, 2025

Read Complete Study Here:  https://surfacehippy.info/pdf/dr-gross-2023-20year-survivorship-study.pdf Abstract Background At the turn of the century, over one‑third of total hip arthroplasties comprised metal‑on‑metal bear‑ ings. As this patient population and their implants age, it is crucial to understand associated late failure modes and expected long‑term functional outcomes. We report the long‑term results … Continue reading →

Hip resurfacing arthroplasty in patients aged under 40 years Study 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on January 19, 2024 by Patricia WalterFebruary 2, 2024

Read Complete Study Here:  https://boneandjoint.org.uk/article/10.1302/2633-1462.46.BJO-2023-0015.R1/pdf Hip resurfacing arthroplasty as an alternative to total hip arthroplasty in patients aged under 40 years. A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF 267 HIPS.  Study.  June 2023. P. N. Ramkumar, H. J. F. Shaikh, J. J. Woo, H. S. Haeberle, M. Pang, P. J. Brooks From Cleveland … Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing-RHA functional results compared to THR Study 2023

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on July 19, 2023 by Patricia WalterMarch 28, 2025

April 8, 2023 Read Complete Study Here:  Palazzuolo (et al, 2023) declared “Resurfacing Hip Arthroplasty Is a Safe and Effective Alternative to Total Hip Arthroplasty in Young Patients”.  In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published last month, Resurfacing Hip Arthroplasty (RHA) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) were compared in … Continue reading →

Complications and mid to long term outcomes for hip resurfacing versus THR Study 2022

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on October 18, 2022 by Patricia WalterOctober 18, 2022

Full Article at PubMed  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36006506/ Introduction: The long-term results of total hip replacement (THR) are excellent; however, it has higher failure rates in young and active patients. Hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) is an alternative in such patients and gaining popularity. This review was done to compare complications and outcomes between … Continue reading →

Dr. Brooks Study of His 10 Year Results Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on May 13, 2022 by Patricia WalterSeptember 7, 2022

Dr. Brooks paper published in the Journal of Arthroplasty detailing his 10 year results of hip resurfacing on April 22, 2022. Males are 99%, females 91%This is all comers, (age, pre-op diagnosis, size including those that are no longer available), and includes my personal learning curve. Strong evidence for BHR in … Continue reading →

Return to Sports After Hip Resurfacing – is it Safe Study by Dr. Amstutz 2019

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 3, 2019 by Patricia WalterJanuary 22, 2023

The Bone & Joint Channel A video to accompany the article “Effects of physical activity on long-term survivorship after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty: is it safe to return to sports?” published in the October 2019 issue of the Bone & Joint Journal. Read the full article: https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk/do… Infographic: Effects of physical … Continue reading →

Gait after Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Study 2019 by Wiik, Lambkin & Cobb

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 3, 2019 by Patricia WalterJanuary 22, 2023

Gait after Birmingham Hip Resurfacing an age-matched controlled prospective study Anatole V. Wiik, Rhiannon LambkinJustin P. CobbPublished Online: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.101B11.BJJ-2019-0383.R1 Conclusion Patients undergoing HRA improved their preoperative gait pattern of a significant limp to a symmetrical gait at high speeds and on inclines, almost indistinguishable from normal controls. HRA with an approved … Continue reading →

Mortality after Hip Resurfacing VS THR Medical Study

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on May 23, 2019 by Patricia WalterMay 29, 2019

Original Abstract Available Here:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30963072 Mortality after hip resurfacing versus total hip arthroplasty in young patients: a single surgeon experience. Brooks PJ1, Samuel LT1, Levin JM1, Sultan AA1, Khlopas A1, Brigati D1, Ng M1, Greenwald AS1, Mont MA2. Author information    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA. & … Continue reading →

Study Finds 60% of Total Hip Replacement Implants Last 25 Years

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on May 7, 2019 by Patricia WalterMay 7, 2019

After reviewing thousands of case studies going back 25 years across six countries, researchers at the University of Bristol say they indicate that eight out of 10 total knee replacements (TKRs) and six out of 10 total hip replacements (THEs) will still be in place after 25 years.

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Five to Ten-Year Results of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Implant in the U.S. 2018

Hip Resurfacing at Surface Hippy Posted on November 1, 2018 by Patricia WalterNovember 16, 2018

International surgeon series and registry data have demonstrated positive outcomes and long-term survival of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) implant. We report the 5 to 10-year results from a single center in the U.S. Read or download the pdf here …Conclusions: BHR demonstrated excellent survivorship and clinical outcomes at 5 … Continue reading →

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