US clinical trials have begun for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System. Information about facilities and surgeons is included. Male and female participants
Continue reading →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 →
Finally some good news about the ReCerf ceramic on ceramic resurfacing. MatOrtho hosted a meeting on December 13 to present the latest news on ReCerf. It now has approval for use in Australia, and we were told that the UK should get it in May. The results up to 6 … Continue reading →
Posted on Dr. Gross’s Website and previously used by Dr. Gross 11/22/2024 Alternatives for hip resurfacing The era of the Biomet Recap/Magnum has come to an end. Zimmer has stopped manufacturing this implant. After nearly 20 years of using this implant for hip resurfacing and posting the best long-term durability … Continue reading →
What is the difference between a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) and a total hip replacement (THR)? The fundamental difference between a BHR and a conventional total hip replacement (THR) is in the femoral (thigh) side. A THR has a long stem inserted into the canal in the thigh bone. Hence the natural femoral head and… Continue reading →
August 2024 – Our commercial team members Russell Walter and Tim Band, recently travelled to Gainesville to conduct a comprehensive training session for Exactech members. The session was held at Exactech’s state-of-the-art procedural skills lab, which was purposefully designed to provide an optimal environment for such intensive learning experiences. During … Continue reading →
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 →
The McMinn Centre is proud to announce the 27th Anniversary of the very first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing carried out by Professor Derek McMinn. This patient is still going strong 27 years after receiving his BHR! Continue reading →
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 →
I have a PolyMmtion right hip and it is about 6 months old. I am so far very pleased in that I am basically back to normal and very active again – I am able to start running in July which was my main motivation for resurfacing. I know the … Continue reading →
Dear Pat Here is an update of the COC ReCerf resurfacing. Ceramic on Ceramic Device: ** I have done 250 now. The study is just continuing with over 800 done worldwide. ** Now we have 5 year results. They show no real problems, beside the usual difficulties we have seen … Continue reading →
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 →
I’ve benefited greatly from reading posts on this site over the last few years (thanks Pat) so thought I’d pass on my experience. I had the new Jointmedica Polymotion Hip Resurfacing with Dr Bill Farrington in Auckland NZ about 4.5 months ago and it’s been a life changer. I’m at … Continue reading →
February 17, 2023 I had bilateral Polymotion hip resurfacing with Dr. Jim MacKenzie in Calgary on Nov 15, 2022. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was the first Polymotion resurfacing in North America, and Dr. McMinn was in the operating room to observe!! I am 48 years … Continue reading →