Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Information

2nd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course October 24 & 25, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA

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I was very honored to attend the 2nd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course in LA on Oct. 24 & 25, 2008.  The course was to teach new surgeons about hip resurfacing and to allow experienced hip resurfacing surgeons to share their experience. Allied medical professionals also attend the course such as physical therapists, surgeons… Continue reading →

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing 94.5% Ten Year Survival

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Updated 3/4/2012 Birmingham Hip Metal-on-Metal Resurfacing – 94.5% Ten-Year Survival http://web.jbjs.org.uk/content/94-B/3/315.abstract Results from an independent centre November 1, 2011 G. Coulter, MBChB, FRACS, Orthopaedic Fellow D. A. Young, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA, Orthopaedic Surgeon R. E. Dalziel, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA, Orthopaedic Surgeon and A. J. Shimmin, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA, Orthopaedic Surgeon   Abstract We report the… Continue reading →

Metal Ions & Pregnancy

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Metal Ions & Pregnancy Updated 9/14/2011 Public release date: 9-Mar-2010 Study finds elevated levels of cobalt and chromium in offspring of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants Hip replacement patients with metal-on-metal (MoM) implants (both the socket and hip ball are metal) pass metal ions to their infants during pregnancy, according to a new study presented… Continue reading →

Approaches in Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Gross

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Updated 6/27/2012 Approaches in hip resurfacing by Dr. Gross The path that surgeons choose to arrive at the hip joint is called the "approach". There are many different basic approaches used for hip resurfacing. None has been proven to be superior to others based on valid scientific research. Basically, I recommend that a surgeon use… Continue reading →

Rod Windle Cover letter for insurance appeal

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November 9, 2007 HMO Help Center Department of Managed Health Care 980 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814-2725 This cover letter accompanies my application for an Independent Medical Review (IMR). The core issue in this case is hip resurfacing (HR) versus total hip replacement (THR). In this letter I will discuss some of the main issues… Continue reading →

Leslie Amacker Cost for BHR with Mr. Treacy in UK October 2007

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  Medical Cost including surgery, doctor fees, 7 days in hospital, BHR device, PT and meals (10,602 GBP) About $21,000 Additional week – optional 7 nights @ 290/night GBP            4020 Business/first class            7000 Misc            1980 Total         34,000 The cost for the surgery, dr. fees, 7 day hospital stay, the device, PT… Continue reading →

2,200 BHR Patients with 99% Survivorship 2014 by Dr. Brooks

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December 12, 2014 Orlando FL Read Complete Article Here: http://www.healio.com/orthopedics/hip/news/online/{57d1fb7b-1c1f-46fe-a320-3cf8cfbf7f58}/speaker-success-of-hip-resurfacing-depends-on-device-technique-in-properly-selected-patients "Resurfacing is very attractive to patients, less attractive to surgeons because there are many ways to get into trouble. If you do it, if you do the deep dive, you will become a better hip surgeon," Peter J. Brooks, MD, FRCS(C), said at the Current… Continue reading →

The Future of the Orthopedic Devices Market to 2012

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Updated 1/16/09 The Future of the Orthopedic Devices Market to 2012 Author: Mike King Link Published Date: 10/12/2008 Summary: A new report by Global Markets Direct, the business intelligence specialists, finds that increasing number of individuals are opting for minimally invasive surgeries and treatment options. Artificial joints, spinal implants and orthobiologics are some of… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing for Perthes Disease by Dr. Mont 2008

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By Dr. Mont Updated 1/8/09 Presented at the 2nd Annual Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Course in LA Oct. 2008 Metal-on-metal total hip resurfacing has been used as an alternative to conventional total hip arthroplasty, especially in younger patients, with multiple studies showing excellent short- and mid-term outcomes. Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is characterized by an interruption to… Continue reading →

ReCap™ Magnum™ by Biomet

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The ReCap® Femoral Resurfacing System replaces the diseased surface of the femoral head and is designed to restore the normal anatomy and biomechanical function of the hip joint. The major advantage of the ReCap® Femoral Resurfacing System is its conservative nature. By avoiding medullary canal intrusion, it preserves valuable femoral bone stock, making it a… Continue reading →

Mitch Per Mini-Hip Implant

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Updated 4/7/2012 Surgeons told to stop using hip implant Ingrid Torjesen Tuesday, 3 April 2012 The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has told surgeons to stop using a particular combination of metal-on-metal total hip replacements because it has an unacceptably high fail rate compared with other implants. Information from the England and… Continue reading →

Dr. Su on Hip Resurfacing Devices

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Return to FAQ LIST Dr. Su: I still use the BHR, Conserve Plus, and Biomet Recap. I think the devices are very similar, but the BHR has the longest track record, which is very important to me. The other devices do have the benefit of more sizes than the BHR for right now (at least… Continue reading →

Unusual Hip Resurfacing Surgeries by Mr. Bloomfield

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  Gallery of Unusual or Difficult Hip Resurfacing by  Mr. Mark Bloomfield The Runnymede Hospital, Chertsey Princess Margaret Hospital, Windsor Woking Nuffield Hospital Contact private secretary at (01753) 743358 for an appointment Email: private@thehipclinic.co.uk   These photos are taken directly from Dr. Bloomfields website     AVN, proximal migration and extrusion. Successful Resurfacing (With bone… Continue reading →

Cost of Hip Resurfacing Surgery in the US and Overseas

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Updated 10/2/2014 Listed below are older patient stories with the cost of their hip resurfacing surgeries. I am in the process of trying to find the estimated costs for travel overseas with experienced hip resurfacing surgeons. If you have a newer story you would like to add, please send it to  pwalter@surfacehippy.info Quoted Costs for… Continue reading →

Knowing the cause of resurfacing failure can ensure successful conversion to THR by Dr. Su

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Updated 3/3/2010 Knowing the cause of resurfacing failure can ensure successful conversion to THR by Edwin Su, MD The shell can be retained in cases involving femoral neck fracture, femoral loosening or impingement. March 2010 Causes of failure "The cause of failure must be carefully assessed prior to the conversion surgery in order to ensure… Continue reading →

Posterior Approach by Dr. Bose

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***Thank You to Vicky Marlow for gathering this important information The post approach which I employ is traditionally known as the muscle sparing approach and the anterior and anterolateral approaches which is very popular in the U.S and some parts of Europe are the muscle compromising approaches. The muscle here refers to the Abductor group… Continue reading →