The issue of cup slippage in the immediate postop period is a controversial one. While bone ingrowth takes around 6 wks. – the hydroxy apatite to bone chemical reaction can occur much more quickly. If we surgeons feel that the cup is not perfectly tight ( press fit) during the … Continue reading →
Original News Release Here December 17, 2015 | Jacksonville, FL A hip resurfacing procedure at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is providing an alternative treatment for young, active men with arthritic problems. Danny Witt was 28 when he first found out he had arthritis in his hip. … Continue reading →
In the hip, the round end of the femur (thigh bone) fits snugly into the pelvic socket acetabulum) and is cushioned by cartilage. When the joint is damaged, the resulting pain often is treated with medication. If that doesn’t help, hip resurfacing surgery may be an option for younger, more … Continue reading →
Visit Dr. Lajam’s Website and Article Here … many patients give up sexual activities because of pain and loss of motion in their joints. After joint replacement and a period of recovery, pain can be greatly decreased and motion can be greatly improved. In a recent study, 67% of total … Continue reading →
Read Complete Press Release Here RIDGEFIELD, Conn., November 23, 2015 – Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) for the prophylaxis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery. There … Continue reading →
Read Full Article Here Rosemont, Ill. – November 6, 2015 – The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), a multi-stakeholder, not-for-profit organization that optimizes patient outcomes through the collection of data on primary and revision hip and knee replacement procedures throughout the US, released its 2014 Annual Report on Hip and … Continue reading →
Read Article Here Hip Resurfacing Implants: August 2015 Author(s)/Faculty: Matteo Cadossi, MD, PhD; Giuseppe Tedesco, MD; Andrea Sambri, MD; Antonio Mazzotti, MD; Sandro Giannini, MD Hip resurfacing offers a suitable solution for young patients affected by hip disease who have high function demands and good bone quality… …some disadvantages, such … Continue reading →
Global Hip Resurfacing Implants Market (2015 – 2021): North America dominates the market followed by Europe Press Release – Oct 7, 2015 Hip resurfacing techniques are used to treat hip fractures while avoiding total hip replacement procedure. Hip resurfacing involves fixing of hollow mushroom shaped cobalt chrome metal cap on … Continue reading →
Full 2014 Report Available Here Hip Resurfacing Excerpt Hip resurfacing has become highly concentrate dto a very small number of centers and surgeons(Figure 16). Only 63 hospitals submitted resurfacing procedures. Three of those hospitals (Hospital A, B,and C) accounted for n=443 (42.7%) of all resurfacing procedures. There were three surgeons … Continue reading →
Outpatient orthopedic procedures gaining popularity on international level – Read Full Article Here It is known by several names: same-day surgery, day-case surgery, ambulatory surgery and outpatient surgery. Whatever the name, outpatient orthopaedic surgery is now considered by many to be safe and feasible across an ever-widening array of joints … Continue reading →
Sign McMinn Center Petition to Smith & Nephew PLC: Reversal of decision to withdraw Birmingham Hip Resurfacing implants for women by clicking on link below: Click Here to Sign Petition The McMinn Centre has been overwhelmed by contact from concerned male and female patients who are devastated by Smith & Nephew’s decision … Continue reading →