Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Information

Dr. De Smet begins uncemented hip resurfacing with the Wright C+ hip resurfacing device

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Updated 5/25/2010 Dr. De Smet Begins Uncemented Hip Resurfacing May 25, 2010 Dear Pat, I indeed will start with the C plus uncemented. I will cautiously start this and study this together with the University of Lille France. Results only can be accepted if they are longer then 3-4 years. Nobody is there yet!! So… Continue reading →

Computer Navigation Reduces the Learning Curve Hip Resurfacing

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Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research. 463:90-97, October 2007. Cobb, Justin P FRCS; Kannan, Vijaraj MD; Brust, Klaus MD; Thevendran, Gow MD Abstract: Hip resurfacing is a novel technique with a substantial learning curve resulting in poor outcomes for many patients. We asked whether navigation would influence this learning curve and accuracy of implantation. Twenty medical… Continue reading →

Anterior and Posterior Approaches for hip resurfacing by Dr. Bose

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www.hipresurfacingindia.com August 10, 2006 There are two ways to look at approaches to hip resurfacing or any hip arthroplasty. One is to view it with the amount of muscle damage done. The other is to view it in respect to the blood supply or the vascularity. The post approach is traditionally known as the muscle… Continue reading →

Anterior Approach to Surgery by Dr. Waldman

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10/24/05 From Dr. Waldman’s Website I’ve been working on developing an anterior approach to the hip with other hip surgeons around the country. We’ve now done a few cases with the anterior approach and it appears to be working extremely well. Out first patients have had little to no pain, and walk without a limp… Continue reading →

Slow Recovery from Hip Resurfacing Surgery

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A collection of hippy emails about recovery and emotions are posted below Updated 2/8/2012 How Fast Will I Recover by Patricia Walter Everyone Recovers at a Different Rate Surgery experiences and recovery rates will be different for each person having a hip resurfacing. Many of us were very fortunate to have good experiences in the… Continue reading →

New Data Reinforces the Proven Safety and Effectiveness of BHR

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Updated 5/2/2010 New Data Reinforces the Proven Safety and Effectiveness of the BIRMINGHAM HIP Resurfacing System 80-percent of US surgeons choose the BHR hip as it outperforms all other metal-on-metal resurfacing devicesMEMPHIS, Tenn., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Recent new data(1) presented at this year’s American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting reinforces the BIRMINGHAM… Continue reading →

Anne Caviness About Using Trekking Poles

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LBHR De Smet  2007 After having my left hip resurfaced in July 2007, for my recovery I focused on PT exercises, water walking and exercises, and swimming. I also gradually increased my regular walking. I went from two crutches to one crutch, to a cane, to nothing, then to one trekking pole for trails with… Continue reading →

BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) Information and History

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*Gathered by Vicky Marlow Freelance Patient Advocate Volunteer Miami Orthopedic Conference 10/2007   BHR 10 years of Data The first BHR was implanted in July 1997 and it is unchanged until present day.   96.1% survivorship overall  McMinn 99.8% at 8 years Treacy 99% at minimum 5 years Shimmin et al 99.14% at 3 years Oswestry… Continue reading →

6 Year Results of Metal Ion Study in Young Patients with BHR 2009

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Updated 10/2/2014 Six-year results of a prospective study of metal ion levels in young patients with metal-on-metal hip resurfacings 2009 Read Original Article by Clicking Here J. Daniel, FRCS, MS(Orth), Director of Research1; H. Ziaee, BSc(Hons), Biomedical Scientist1; C. Pradhan, FRCS, MCh(Orth), Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon1; and D. J. W. McMinn, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1 1… Continue reading →

FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

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Updated 4/22/2013 Date Issued: Jan. 17, 2013 Audience: Orthopaedic surgeons Health care providers responsible for the ongoing care of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants Patients who are considering or have received a metal-on-metal hip implant Medical Specialties: Orthopaedics, General Medicine, Family Practice, Radiology, Radiologic Technology, Clinical Laboratory Managers and Directors Device: Metal-on-metal hip implants… Continue reading →

A Story in My Eyes – A Very Hippy Adventure Story for Children about Hip Resurfacing by K2MJones

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Explaining Hip Resurfacing to Young Children by K2MJones Note: I am 41 years old and had LBHR on 8/13/09 by Dr. James Hall in Bend, Oregon. I have two sons, one who is six and one who is three. Explaining the process to them has been a bit interesting, so I wrote a children’s story… Continue reading →

Dr. Dorr Memo to American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons about the Durom Cup by Zimmer

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Updated 7/18/09 Memo sent from Dr. Dorr to the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons that deals with what he feels is the cause for the hip implant failures: MEMO DATE: 4/22/08 TO: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons FROM: Larry Dorr, M.D. RE: This NOTICE is to inform you that we have… Continue reading →

BHR vs THR X-ray comparing hip resurfacing and a total hip replacment

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  X-ray showing a 26 year old man with a diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis and secondary degeneration of the hips. Due to loss of bone stock while waiting for surgery, the right side required a total hip replacement. On the left, the patient underwent a hip resurfacing. Thank You to whoever took this x-ray. There… Continue reading →

Typical Post-Op Exercises done after hip surgery.

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Early Post Op Exercises The exercises shown on this page are typical to what many surgeons suggest after hip replacement surgery. Your surgeon may specify different exercises and you should only do what your own surgeon suggests for your particular case. These exercises are important for increasing circulation to your legs and feet to prevent… Continue reading →

Psoas tendon issue and psoas release

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Updated 1/14/2012 My physician for hip resurfacing was Dr. xxxxx. My email today is about my experience almost 4 years after my surgery. Before surgery I was a distance runner. I fell on my left hip in 2004, it wasn’t treated, I continued running, I got arthritis, I needed surgery. I had my surgery in… Continue reading →

American Joint Replacement Registry Created

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Updated 7/30/09 American Joint Replacement Registry Announced American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Creates Independent Organization 07/23/2009 Rosemont, IL The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has incorporated the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting and reporting on hip and knee joint replacement procedures. AAOS believes this proposed option is… Continue reading →

Roger Linfield and Insurance Coverage for Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet

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Obtaining Insurance Coverage for HR in Belgium RBHR De Smet Jan. 11, 2005 "I was able to return to my pre-surgery climbing level after six months, and was quite active in the second half of 2005 with climbing and hiking." Friday, January 13, 2006 Success with U.S. Insurance (LONG) Eleven months after surgery in Belgium,… Continue reading →