Updated 7/4/2015 Free Email Consultation 3200 Hip Resurfacings to date *** Dr. Koen De Smet 3200 Hip Resurfacings to date *** AMC Anca Medical Centre Xavier De Cocklaan 68.1 9831 St.Martens Latem (Deurle) Belgium +3292525903 www.heup.be Valle Giulia Roma Italy www.ancaclinic.it E-mail: helpdesk@heup.be Dr. De Smet’s Medical Profile Hip Resurfacing for Women and Small…
Continue reading →US clinical trials have begun for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (PHR) System. Information about facilities and surgeons is included. Male and female participants
Continue reading →February 17, 2025 https://bernews.com/2025/02/kemh-pioneers-hip-replacement-innovation/ King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is participating in an FDA clinical study for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing implant, making it the first overseas center to contribute to this groundbreaking research. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is part of a US Food and Drug Administration … Continue reading →
** March 15, 2025 will be my 19 year Anniversary ** of receiving my BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing from Dr. De Smet in Belgium in 2006. During these years, I’ve carefully tracked hip resurfacing outcomes and patient experiences. What I find most encouraging is that 73% of hip resurfacing patients … Continue reading →
Many patients don’t know there are two main choices when looking at hip surgery – Hip Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement (THR). I’ve spent years studying both procedures and helping patients understand their options through the Surface Hippy website. Hip resurfacing saves most of your natural bone. The surgeon only … Continue reading →
selecting the right surgeon is the MOST IMPORTANT decision you’ll make for your hip resurfacing surgery Continue reading →
Finally some good news about the ReCerf ceramic on ceramic resurfacing. MatOrtho hosted a meeting on December 13 to present the latest news on ReCerf. It now has approval for use in Australia, and we were told that the UK should get it in May. The results up to 6 … Continue reading →
Updated 1/5/2015 Surface Hippy has a very large number of pages about many aspects of hip resurfacing. The first time visitor might be a little overwhelmed and wonder where to start learning about hip resurfacing. You might want to visit the pages listed below before exploring the rest of the website. What is hip resurfacing?… Continue reading →
Posted on Dr. Gross’s Website and previously used by Dr. Gross 11/22/2024 Alternatives for hip resurfacing The era of the Biomet Recap/Magnum has come to an end. Zimmer has stopped manufacturing this implant. After nearly 20 years of using this implant for hip resurfacing and posting the best long-term durability … Continue reading →
What is the difference between a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) and a total hip replacement (THR)? The fundamental difference between a BHR and a conventional total hip replacement (THR) is in the femoral (thigh) side. A THR has a long stem inserted into the canal in the thigh bone. Hence the natural femoral head and… Continue reading →
August 2024 – Our commercial team members Russell Walter and Tim Band, recently travelled to Gainesville to conduct a comprehensive training session for Exactech members. The session was held at Exactech’s state-of-the-art procedural skills lab, which was purposefully designed to provide an optimal environment for such intensive learning experiences. During … Continue reading →
The much-anticipated Polymotion Hip Resurfacing (HR) Device has been given FDA approval for an IDE study. Drs. Gross and Fowble at Midlands Orthopedics will be one of the study centers. About The Device This implant features a cemented cobalt chrome head and a Vitamin E crosslinked polyethylene socket with a … Continue reading →
The McMinn Centre is proud to announce the 27th Anniversary of the very first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing carried out by Professor Derek McMinn. This patient is still going strong 27 years after receiving his BHR! Continue reading →
Two-Year Results of ReCerf Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Resurfacing in an International Multicenter Cohort David Lin MBBS, Joshua Xu MD, Patrick Weinrauch MBBS, David A. Young MBBS, Koen De Smet MD, Andrew Manktelow MBBS , Paul E. Beaulé MD, William L. Walter MBBS Accepted 13 May 2024 Read Full Study Here: Conclusion: … Continue reading →
I have a PolyMmtion right hip and it is about 6 months old. I am so far very pleased in that I am basically back to normal and very active again – I am able to start running in July which was my main motivation for resurfacing. I know the … Continue reading →
Dr. Pritchett Presentation of Hip Resurfacing for Teenagers at Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Annual Meeting in July 2023. Rarely, teenagers present with hip issues that impair their independence and impact their activities of daily living. The great physical demands placed on a teenager’s hip present a challenge if … Continue reading →