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Patricia Walter’s Introduction to Hip Resurfacing

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Patricia Walter discusses hip resurfacing and BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing she received in 2006 from Dr. De Smet in Belgium. Video recorded March 1, 2008

The first advantage of a hip resurfacing is that the hip device, due to its large size, allows a person to return to any of their favorite activities without restrictions or possibility of a dislocation. The old fashioned total hip replacement devices use a much smaller diameter ball as compared to size of your natural femur bone. The small size of the ball allows a hip to dislocate more easily. The size of the hip resurfacing device is matched very closely to the original size of your hip, so any movements you make are much less likely to cause … Read the rest

Dr. De Smet July 2019 ReCerf Hip Resurfacing Patients

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More information about Dr. De Smet and metal on metal hip resurfacing and ceramic on ceramic ReCerf hip resurfacing available here:  https://www.hip-clinic.com/en/

Dr. De Smet explains what ceramic on ceramic ReCerf hip resurfacing is in a video here:

https://surfacehippy.info/dr-de-smet-offers-new-recerf-ceramic-on-ceramic-hip-resurfacing-in-south-africa/

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Brian’s ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr De Smet 2019

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Dr KOEN De SMET CERAMIC LEFT HIP RESURFACING JOHANNESBURG JUNE 2019

OVERVIEW

Where do I begin?

The fact you are reading this already says a lot about you –and you are Id suggest inquisitive and seeking guidance on the best option to resolve your hip issue

If there is anything I have learned over the last c 2 years –when I was diagnosed with Hip OA –is take your time (if you have that luxury –see later) ,ask questions ,and research ,research until you are as certain as you can be that you are comfortable not only with the prosthesis –but the surgeon –its like having a car break down –the spares to repair it are the same –but there are competent and not so … Read the rest

First ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Patient of Dr.De Smet in Johannesburg Rosaecres hospital South-Africa

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First ceramic on ceramic resurfacing of Dr.De Smet in Johannesburg Rosaecres hospital South-Africa

This lady walked with 2 crutches for long time before her surgery. After two weeks with all kind of disasters not related with surgery but delaying the rehabilitation, her older grandsons (seven and ten) stopped believing that she could ever abandon the crutches. To cheer them up and make them laugh, she decided to take a “funny walk” along the hallway of their house.… Read the rest

2018 National Joint Replacement Registry of Australia Results for Hip Resurfacing

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Complete 2018 Review Available Here:
https://aoanjrr.sahmri.com/documents/10180/576950/Hip%2C%20Knee%20%26%20Shoulder%20Arthroplasty

In 2017, 98.0% of total resurfacing hip replacements were undertaken in males (Table HT56 and Figure HT66). There is a small increase in the proportion of patients aged 55 to 64 years receiving total resurfacing hip replacement in 2017 (Figure HT67

Revision Rates at 17 Years for Male and Female Hip Resurfacing Patients
2018 Hip Resurfacing Results
Revision Rates Per Device

2018 Hip Resurfacing Revision Rates per Device

2018 Revisions by Head Size

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Darcey Bussell’s Hip Resurfacing 2013

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/11936621/Darcey-Bussell-Why-age-46-I-love-my-new-hip.html

In an article by  By India Sturgis 7:00AM BST 18 Oct 2015 She writes that:

…Bussell has had two operations on her ankle, torn her hamstring and snapped the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee. Last year she had her hip resurfaced…

“I had the resurfacing because I was too young to have a replacement. A lot of retired ballerinas have [hip replacements] but they usually wait until they are in their 60s, not 40s. I just think, look, how lucky are we that we can have titanium put in our bodies and it do wonders,” she says.

https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/luxury/darcey-bussell-on-her-career-and-life-after-ballet-you-have-to-make-a-lot-of-sacrifices-1.862142

Darcey Bussell has much to celebrate this year. She turned 50 a fortnight ago according to The National Lifestyle:

…Four years ago, Bussell had hip … Read the rest

Difference Between Hip Resurfacing and THR by Talking with Docs

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Talking With Docs Published on Jan 29, 2019

Interesting Video, but did not cover other hip resurfacing devices besides metal on metal – like poly on metal, ceramic on ceramic. Metal on Metal is still an excellent option when placed by an experienced hip resurfacing surgeon. All the top surgeons have excellent long term results. Note by Patricia Walter – owner of https://surfacehippy.info

One of our viewers asked for our thoughts on tennis player Andy Murray and his hip replacement. We are all waiting and hoping he can return to a competitive tennis career. It is important to understand the difference between hip resurfacing and total hip replacement. The surgeons discuss some professional athletes who have had joint replacements.… Read the rest

Cross-linked polyethylene Hip Resurfacing Device by Mr. McMinn 2018

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The McMinn Centre Published on Oct 23, 2018 As presented at ISTA London Friday 12th October 2018 by Mr. McMinn

Mr. McMinn discusses the use of cross-linked polyethylene for hip resurfacing devices. He explains the advantages of cross-linked polyethylene vs metal on metal hip resurfacing devices.… Read the rest

Synovo Preserve Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Ceramic Coated Hip Resurfacing Device

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Published on Sep 5, 2014

Description: Dr. Pritchett describes and demonstrates cement less ceramic coated titanium, highly cross-linked polyethylene Synovo Preserve hip resurfacing. This is a sports hip.

Synovo Preserve Hip Resurfacing System Video by Dr. Pritchett. Synovo Preserve cementless, ceramic coated titanium, cross-linked polyethylene hip resurfacing device. Dr. Pritchett explains why the Synovo Preserve is an excellent hip resurfacing device and how it is different than Metal on Metal Devices.

Published on May 27, 2014

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Hip Resurfacing Devices

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Dr. De Smet Places First ReCerf Hip Resurfacing Device on March 3, 2019

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Dr. De Smet places his first ReCerf hip resurfacing device on March 3, 2019 in Johannasburg South Africa. ReCerf is a new type of ceramic on ceramic hip resurfacing device. The traditional standard hip resurfacing device is metal on metal like the BHR , Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device, the Wright C+ and Biomet. New types of devices are being developed which will be used with all good candidates, even women and small men.

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Dr. De Smet Offers New ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing in South Africa

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April 4, 2019 –  Koen De Smet Introduces New ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing at Anca Clinic and Roseacres Hospital Johannesburg South Africa

Full Information Available in Downloadable PDF:  https://surfacehippy.info/pdf/RECERFmin.pdf

ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Device Available by Dr. De Smet at ANA Clinic and Roseacres Hospital in Johaneesburg South Africa

ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Device Available by Dr. De Smet at ANA Clinic and Roseacres Hospital in Johaneesburg South Africa

Ceramic on Ceramic Recerf

  • Manufactured by MatOrtho Limited United Kingdom
  • Minimal bone removal compared to total hip
  • Ball-and-socket bearing with same size as the natural hip joint
  • Less dislocation as with total hip, retaining the healthy femoral head
  • No exposure to metal debris and metal ions, minimal risk for allergy
  • Less risk for problems in female patients and small sizes
  • Same importance for highly technical experience of hip joint surgeon as with

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Steve Arms Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Rector 2018

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I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Rector on July 24, 2018. I am from San Diego and a lifelong surfer, tennis player, and yoga enthusiast. I first started to experience severe hip pain back in 2011. By the end of 2017 I could barely walk a half mile or sit on my surfboard while waiting for a wave to catch. The pain had become impossible to tolerate for my active lifestyle.

Steve Arms 2019 surfing at 4 months post op

Steve Surfing at 4 months post op

During the summer of 2017 I visited one of the only local surgeons with experience in hip re-surfacing. He told me I was not a resurfacing candidate for several reasons that didn’t make any sense. They were not any of the reasons that I had … Read the rest

Mr. Jeremy Latham Discusses the ReCerf Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing Device

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TheHipSurgeon   Published on Dec 7, 2018

Here’s the new ReCerf Ceramic Hip Resurfacing. I will be one of the first surgeons in the UK to use this next year! It looks and feels amazing and might be just the thing for some people with hip arthritis.

https://www.lathamhipsurgery.com/… Read the rest

Professor McMinn Interviewed in The TimesRegarding Sir Andy Murray’s Birmingham Hip Resurfacing

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Posted in Facebook on 2/5/2019 The McMinn Centre Professor McMinn was interviewed in The Times today regarding Sir Andy Murray’s Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. His considered opinion – Murray is in with a good chance of competing in Wimbledon this year.

“With Sir Andy Murray, I would expect the chances of him being able to return to competitive tennis as in the high 90 per cent”

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Andy Murray’s Pioneering Hip Surgery was First Developed in Birmingham

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Read Full Article Here at ITV.com by MR ANDREW PEARSON, MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON:

https://www.itv.com/news/central/2019-01-29/andy-murrays-pioneering-hip-surgery-was-first-developed-in-birmingham/

…The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing technique has enabled thousands of patients, including many high profile athletes, to reduce pain and increase mobility…

…Birmingham Hip Resurfacing restores the natural shape of the joint which means patients are more stable and more active…

…The BHR is also the world’s most successful metal on metal hip resurfacing system with over 140,000 implantations globally…

“It is likely that Andrew Murray has been advised to choose the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure because it provides him with the best chance at retaining as much movement and stability as possible.” said Mr. Andrew Peasron in his article about Andy Murry’s recent hip resurfacing.… Read the rest