Updated 11/2014 The use of primary total resurfacing hip replacement has declined for the fourth consecutive year. There was a 22.1% reduction in primary total resurfacing procedures compared to 2009. Analyses on a variety of factors affecting outcome have been presented. These include primary diagnosis, gender, age, head size and type of prosthesis. Patients having… Continue reading →
During my several years of learning and reading about hip resurfacing, I have heard of two people having dislocations. There may be more, but I only know if people post their dislocation on the various discussion boards I belong to. One young man was doing an exercise bringing his knee to his chest. His leg… Continue reading →
A Modified Posterior Approach Preserves Femoral Head Oxgenation During Hip Resurfacing Updated 3/25/2010 A Modified Posterior Approach Preserves Femoral Head Oxgenation During Hip Resurfacing Steffen RT, De Smet KA, Murray DW, Gill HS 2010 Mar 22 Original Link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20334994?dopt=AbstractPlus Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK.… Continue reading →
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 surgery then we restrict activities for a 6… Continue reading →