Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Devices

New alternatives to Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing by JointMedica 2020

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Hip Resurfacing remains an excellent procedure. Prof McMinn and Mr Ronan Treacy’s previous design the BIRMINGHAM HIP™ Resurfacing (BHR™) (1) proudly demonstrates an ODEP 13A* rating in the UK. (2) ​Restrictions in size range and gender application in many countries relating to Metal on Metal Hip Resurfacing, limit the use of these implants to males, and component sizes from 48 to 62mm only. JointMedica and others, are exploring alternative materials to … Continue reading →

Anton Constantine’s Ceramic on Ceramic ReCerf Hip Resurfacing with Professor Bill Walter 2019

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Professor Walter of Australia explains the ReCerf Hip Resurfacing Device he used for Anton Constantine. The video explains why hip resurfacing is more bone conserving that a THR. Anton also talks about his surgery. http://surfacehippy.info/videos/Royal-North-Shore-Hospital-Professor-Bill-Walter-on-Channel-9-about-hip-resurfacing-Facebook.mp4 Continue reading →

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

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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 →

Preliminary Report Clinical Experience with Metal-on-Highly-Crosslinked-Polyethylene Hip Resurfacing

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Read Full Report Here: http://surfacehippy.info/pdf/Preliminary-report-of-clinical-experience-with-metal-on-highly-rossslinked-poly-hip-resurfacing R. B. C. Treacy, J. P. Holland, J. Daniel, H. Ziaee, D. J. W. McMinn – The McMinn Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom – Correspondence should be sent to R. B. C. Treacy; email: trea40@aol.com Objectives Modern metal-on-metal (MoM) hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA), while achieving good … Continue reading →

The Return of Hip Resurfacing by Derek McMinn at Pathways Conference October 2019

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Original Article Available Here:  A member of the JointMedica team was privileged to have attended the inaugural Pathways Conference, held in London on 4 October 2019. Details of this independent scientific meeting can be found at the following link.  This meeting coincided with the 50th anniversary of JRI Orthopaedics. Founded … Continue reading →

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:  Dr. De Smet explains what ceramic on ceramic ReCerf hip resurfacing is in a video here and it’s advantages compared to metal on metal hip resurfacing devices: http://surfacehippy.info/dr-de-smet-offers-new-recerf-ceramic-on-ceramic-hip-resurfacing-in-south-africa/ Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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:  http://surfacehippy.info/pdf/RECERFmin.pdf Ceramic on Ceramic Recerf Manufactured by MatOrtho Limited United Kingdom Minimal bone removal compared to total hip Ball-and-socket bearing … Continue reading →