Category Archives: Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing Device by JointMedica

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Metal-on-Polyethylene Hip Resurfacing Implant May Improve Resurfacing Arthroplasty Outcomes 2020

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July 15, 2020 https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20200715/metalonpolyethylene-hip-implant-may-improve-resurfacing-arthroplasty-outcomes Use of a metal-on-highly crosslinked polyethylene implant in hip resurfacing arthroplasty may provide successful short-term outcomes and be a viable option for suitable patients who currently lack a hip resurfacing arthroplasty option, according to published results. “This is a preliminary report of custom devices, but we … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Poly on Metal Hip Resurfacing McMinn Patient Stories 2018

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The McMinn Centre Published on Dec 14, 2018 In October Mr Derek McMinn outlined in a presentation to the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty the scientific and technological breakthroughs that have led to the next step in hip resurfacing – Polyethylene on Metal. See that video here – https://youtu.be/PcRtOZ4GnYA In … Continue reading →

Polymotion Hip Resurfacing Device by Mr. McMinn 2015

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The Polymotion Hip Resurfacing device is an allergy-free device that uses a 3mm-thick cup made with a material known as cross-linked polyethylene, one of the toughest plastics in existence. Traditional metal-on-metal hip resurfacing uses cobalt chromium alloy, explains Mr Derek McMinn, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at BMI Edgbaston Hospital in … Continue reading →