Updated 1/7/2013 Smith & Nephew Announcement about THR femur component for BHR revisions 9/2012 Why was there a modification to the indications for use for the BIRMINGHAM HIP Modular Head? We have modified the indications for use of the BIRMINGHAM HIP Modular Head after a careful review of available data and the decreased utilization of…
Continue reading →DO NOT put more weight on your operated leg than was allowed while you were in the hospital. Do you know your "weight bearing status?" If not, ask your doctor or therapist. To sit: Back up until you feel the chair against the back of your legs. Slide your operated leg forward and…
Continue reading →Updated 1/13/2013 Peter Schultzwww.DynamicSportsPT.com 133 E 55th Street New York, NY 10022 212-317-8303Phone: 212.317.8303 Uploaded on Jul 9, 2011 A few exercises included in the Dynamic Sports PT TRX hip program developed for patients returning to sport following hip surgery. Full program and other hip rehabilitation exercises can be viewed at www.DynamicSportsPT.com Pt had hip…
Continue reading →Updated 2/11/2012 Nicolas Fouilleron, MD, Guillaume Wavreille, MD, Nima Endjah, MD and Julien Girard, MD, PhD (j_girard_lille@yahoo.fr) February 1, 2012 Abstract Background: The ability to return to sports activities (especially running) after hip resurfacing arthroplasty seems to be very important for young and active patients who have developed osteoarthritis. Purpose: To assess the quality of…
Continue reading →3/15/06 LBHR by Dr. De Smet Updated 8/10/09 Listed below are the Pool Exercises that I used to help my stiff muscles after my Hip Resurfacing. These were not given to me by Dr. De Smet, but designed for me by my PT in the US. There were all very gentle and anytime that I…
Continue reading →Groin Pain and Psoas Inflammation Solutions Updated 9/25/08 Groin Pain and Psoas Inflammation seem to be a post-op problem for many people with hip resurfacing. Listed below are a selection of posts by people about their groin pain and what they have done to solve the problem. Psoas tendinitis is an important reason for groin…
Continue reading →Guidelines by the American Dental Association and Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Updated 12/8/2012 December 18, 2012 Evidence Insufficient to Recommend Routine Antibiotics for Joint Replacement Patients Who Undergo Dental Procedures New, collaborative evidence-based guideline proposes Rosemont, Ill. – The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Dental Association (ADA) found that there is…
Continue reading →Guidelines by the American Dental Association and Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Updated 6/16/08 Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients with Total Joint Replacements An expert panel of dentists, orthopaedic surgeons and infectious disease specialists, convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) performed a thorough review of all available…
Continue reading →Updated 2/7/2010 February 2009 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons READ COMPLETE ARTICLE BY CLICKING HERE This statement provides recommendations to supplement practitioners in their clinical judgment regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with a joint prosthesis. It is not intended as the standard of care nor as a substitute for clinical judgment as it is impossible…
Continue reading →* These suggestions are followed by most doctors – but you must ask your doctor what rules you must followUpdated 8/12/08 Correct Hip Positioning Keep your operated leg facing straight forward when sitting, walking, or lying down. Do the Following: Keep your knee lower than your operated hip. Do Not Do…
Continue reading →Only your doctor can recommend exercises and stretches just for you after hip resurfacing surgery. We recommend you contact your doctor for the proper stretches if you are having problems. About a month after the resurfacing of my left hip, I would experience an excruciating pain on that side whenever I would attempt to get…
Continue reading →1/17/2012 Changing a tire at two weeks post op is not a good idea. We often forget that we are healing after major surgery and do things without thinking. Please think before doing any strenuous activities shortly after surgery. I think the people who do "really dumb things" realize it very quickly! Anyone that had…
Continue reading →Updated 2/10/2013 Antibiotics for Dental Work and Hip Surgery 2012 Recommendations Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Bacteremia in Patients with Joint Replacements by AAOS 2009 Antiobiotics and Dental Work Recommendations 2008
Continue reading →From the Hip Replacement Handbook by Brian McGrory Read More about Blood Clots Updated 7/5/08 By Brian McGrory Blood Clots Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to body tissues and organs. Veins are blood vessels through which blood travels from all parts of the body back to the heart. A…
Continue reading →Bone Healing by Dr. Michael Broder Updated 8/17/2011 Introduction by Patricia Walter: Occasionally people have hip device failures due to pushing too hard right after surgery or doing hard impact sports or activities too soon. There are stories of people with hip resurfacings that required revisions to THRs. Dr. Broder, a hip resurfacing patient and…
Continue reading →Updated 10/2/2014 Antibiotics for Dental Work and Hip Surgery 2012 Recommendations Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Bacteremia in Patients with Joint Replacements by AAOS 2009 Antiobiotics and Dental Work Recommendations 2008
Continue reading →Updated 4/22/2013 Hip Resurfacing and Sexual Positions by Dr. Wallskog Sexual Function Improves Significantly after Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery – More females report improvement
Continue reading →Stairs and Crutches Stairs: Use one crutch and the stair rail if present (only if the railing is stable and there is someone to carry the other crutch). Use two crutches if there is no stair rail. It does not matter which side the stair rail is on. If both…
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