Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Information
Hip Resurfacing Using Highly Cross-linked Polyethylene Study 2016
Read Complete Study Here By Pritchett JW In this prospective study, 190 hip resurfacing procedures (164 participants) were performed using a cobalt-chromium femoral component and a cementless acetabular cup with a 3.8-mm highly cross-linked polyethylene acetabular liner… …The mean follow-up was 8.5 (range, 7-10) years… …(With Highly Cross-linked Polyethylene device) … Continue reading →
Outcomes of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System Study 2016
Read Full Abstract Here Clinical and Functional Outcomes of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System by Cecilia Pascual-Garrido, MD; Brandon L. Morris, MD; Michael R. Dayton, MD This study reported the outcomes of patients treated with the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System (Smith & Nephew, Memphis, Tennessee) to identify the prevalence of … Continue reading →
Osteoarthritis Patients Survive Longer after Hip Resurfacing than THR 2013
Read Complete Article Here BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – Contrary to expectations, metal-on-metal hip resurfacing for osteoarthritis was associated with higher patient survival at 10 years than was total hip arthroplasty in a large, population-based study… …Cumulative mortality rates were 2.8% for hip resurfacing versus 7.3% for cemented total hip replacement (THR; … Continue reading →
Dr. Schmitt First Surgeon to Perform Birmingham Hip Resurfacing in Michigan
Read Full Article Here The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing™ procedure is an alternative to traditional hip replacement… Philip Schmitt, D.O. was the first doctor in Michigan to perform Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. Dr. Philip Thomas Schmitt – BHR Trained Treacy 2006 3000 Hip Resurfacings to date*** Bone and Joint Specialists 4800 Highland … Continue reading →
Hip Resurfacing Review at Medscape
Read Complete Article Here …Conventional hip replacement has the potential risks of postoperative dislocation, bone loss extending to the metaphyseal and diaphyseal femur, and gross migration of the femoral component. Stress shielding of the proximal femur can occur with rigid intramedullary fixation of stiff metallic THA stems. Conventional joint replacement … Continue reading →
Mr. McMinn Named in the Top Ten of the ‘Science’ Sector for BHR 2016
Mr McMinn has been named in the top ten of the ‘Science’ sector for his pioneering invention – The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR). The McMinn Centre is delighted to see Mr McMinn receive this recognition for his determined hard work over the years. To see the full list including Mr … Continue reading →
Dr. Townley – Hip Resurfacing Pioneer by Dr. Pritchett 2014
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Dr. Pritchett and Dr. Frederick Buechel, Sr. Discuss Polyethylene Resurfacing
Dr. Pritchett interviews Dr. Frederick Buechel, Sr. renowned orthopedic Surgeon, implant designer and innovator. They discuss hip resurfacing and history of polyethylene resurfacing. Dr. Buechel also shares information about his bilateral hip resurfacing by Dr. Pritchett on December 15, 2015. This is a very interesting and informative video. Continue reading →
10th Anniversary of my BHR by Patricia Walter Owner/Webmaster
Today (March 15, 2016) is the 10th anniversary of my BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device by Smith and Nephew) surgery. My BHR is still going strong with no problems at all. It feels just like my other unoperated hip – normal. I traveled to Dr. De Smet in Belgium in … Continue reading →
Hip Resurfacing vs Hip Replacement by Dr. David Samadi 2016
Published on Feb 29, 2016 Dr. David Samadi explains that there are approximately 400,000 hip replacement surgeries in the United States. The hip is a major weight bearing join and the whole body structure relies on the pelvic area. Dr. Samadi states that good hip health starts with exercise & … Continue reading →
Joint replacement surgery patients benefit from reduced opioid use
Read Complete Article Here March 6, 2016 Decreased opioid use prior to joint replacement surgery has been linked with improved patient satisfaction and outcomes, fewer complications and a reduced need for post-surgical opioids, according to two new studies. They found nearly 59 percent of the patients (49,617) did not … Continue reading →
Polymotion Hip Resurfacing Device by Mr. McMinn 2015
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 →
Steve H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Barba 2015
Dr. Gross and Hip Resurfacing 2016
I lead the nation in hip resurfacing. I began performing metal-on-metal total hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) in 1999. With the retirement of Dr. Harlan Amstutz, I now have the longest track record of performing this operation in the United states. I have performed over 3500 HRA, which is the fourth … Continue reading →
Hip resurfacing still has a role by Andrew M. Shimmin, MBBS, FRACS,
Read Complete Article Here January 15, 2016 Shimmin AM. No stem! Role of hip resurfacing. Presented at: Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2016; Jan. 10-14, 2016; Waikoloa, Hawaii. Despite design issues for small sizes and limited understanding of the effects of edge loading with these implants, hip resurfacing can yield positive results … Continue reading →