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Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Information
Anterolateral Approach to Surgery by Dr. Mont
Updated 9/14/08 The choice of approach to use for resurfacing has received much attention and I believe extra "hype." In multiple studies now published, there are no reported clinical differences in the short term and up to ten years of follow-up between anterior and posterior approaches. I believe that any approach can be used and… Continue reading →
Choosing between hip resurfacing and THR by Dr. Brockwell
April 2013 What are the alternatives to hip replacement for arthritis of the hip? First line treatment: 1. Physiotherapy to learn ‘joint protection’. 2. Swimming or cycling each morning to ‘loosen up’ the hip. 3. Soft soled shoes and avoiding impact. 4. Diet rich in Omega 3 (essentially a fish diet – OK for people… Continue reading →
Smith & Nephew THR Femur Component for BHR Revisions
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 →
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing 5 year Study by Mr. Fordyce
Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty 2008 Click here to visit original link A SERIES OF 110 CONSECUTIVE HIPS WITH A MINIMUM FIVE-YEAR CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL FOLLOW-UP G. N. A. Heilpern, MRCS, Orthopaedic Specialist Registrar1; N. N. Shah, FRCS, Senior Clinical Fellow2; and M. J. F. Fordyce, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon3 1 King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill,… Continue reading →
Choosing Hip Resurfacing and Choosing a Doctor by Patricia Dukes
Subject: Can you help me decide if I should choose a hip resurfacing or a THR and what doctor to use You’ve found the right group to help you in your search. Most of us here have had resurfacing and we believe in it so much that we spend copious amounts of time trying to… Continue reading →
BHR Petition to S & N by Mr. McMinn
Today marks the eighteenth year of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) in clinical use! Learn about the McMin Center Here On 30th July 1997, Mr McMinn implanted the first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) and the bone conserving prosthesis has continued to produce excellent results for both men and women – in experienced hands. Mr McMinn’s… Continue reading →
I Have Bone Cysts, Can I Have a Hip Resurfacing?
Return to FAQ LIST Updated 7/18/08 Dr. Rubinstein Dr. Bose Dr. Mont Dr. Vail Dr. Rubinstein Cysts are very common in arthritic hips and can usually be seen on x-rays. Most of the time they are not a problem with resurfacing because they are small and in the part of the bone removed… Continue reading →
Doctor Interviews with Hip Resurfacing Orthopedic Surgeons
Updated 11/3/08 The Doctor Interviews are a guide to understanding different doctors opinions about many aspects of hip resurfacing. The interviews feature each doctor’s answers and opinions about a number of topics associated with hip resurfacing. This information is not meant to replace medical advice from a doctor. Only a doctor can determine your… Continue reading →
Mr. McMinn Videos about the BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
Mr. Derek McMinn FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/ Mr. McMinn’s Interview *Mr. McMinn Discusses Metal Ions and Hip Resurfacing with Vicky Marlow 2010 *Mr. McMinn’s BHR Videos Mr. McMinn’s BMHR Videos Mr. McMinn’s Profile 20 Year Resurfacing McMinn Cementless McMinn Resurfacing – 20 year results Continue reading →
Computer Navigation Discussion by Dr. Schmalzried
Updated 2/20/2010 Dear Pat, There is some data indicating that navigation can improve the accuracy of femoral component placement in hip resurfacing. The real issue is "compared to what?" For an inexperienced surgeon, navigation may help him avoid component positioning problems that have been associated with "the learning curve". However, for an experienced surgeon, who… Continue reading →
How to Use a Walker
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 →
FDA Approvals by Dr. Gross
The Birmingham (Smith & Nephew, Richards) total HSR was the first to get FDA approval in the US based on an unprecedented FDA decision to approve this implant on the basis of single (developing) surgeon’s foreign data. Cormet 2000 ( Corin Ltd., Stryker) total HSR was the first to be approved based on the usual… Continue reading →
Exercises for hip resurfacing patients returning to sports by Peter Schultz
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 →
Life Span of Hip Resurfacing for AVN by Dr. V.C. Bose and Dr. Paspati
How Long Will a Hip Resurfacing Last for AVN Patients? ***Thank You to Vicky Marlow for gathering this important information Gene, I sent an email to Dr. Bose asking him how long ago he resurfaced his first AVN cases. Here is his response, so basically your answer to whether or not anyone has… Continue reading →
Running Activity After Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty
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 →
BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device is 17 Years Old – 2014
July 30, 2014 The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) is celebrating being in clinical use for 17 years today. Since then the BHR has been implanted over 150,000 times and is widely recognised as the most successful hip resurfacing device. Having implanted two more in theatre yesterday Mr McMinn has implanted in excess of 3600 BHR’s… Continue reading →
Bone Cysts by Dr. Scott Rubinstein
by Dr. Rubinstein 2860 N. Broadway Suite 202 Chicago, IL 60657 Phone: 773-327-8300 Website: http://www.hiportho.com Cysts are very common in arthritic hips and can usually be seen on x-rays. Most of the time they are not a problem with resurfacing because they are small and in the part of the bone removed in milling the… Continue reading →