Dear Pat Here is an update of the COC ReCerf resurfacing. Ceramic on Ceramic Device: ** I have done 250 now. The study is just continuing with over 800 done worldwide. ** Now we have 5 year results. They show no real problems, beside the usual difficulties we have seen … Continue reading →
Read Complete Study Here: https://surfacehippy.info/pdf/dr-gross-2023-20year-survivorship-study.pdf Abstract Background At the turn of the century, over one‑third of total hip arthroplasties comprised metal‑on‑metal bear‑ ings. As this patient population and their implants age, it is crucial to understand associated late failure modes and expected long‑term functional outcomes. We report the long‑term results … Continue reading →
Information about hip resurfacing statistics available at the 2023 Australian OANJRR available here: https://aoanjrr.sahmri.com/documents/10180/1579982/AOA_NJRR_AR23.pdf/c3bcc83b-5590-e034-4ad8-802e4ad8bf5b?t=1695887126627 Information about hip resurfacing from 2023 report
Continue reading →I’ve benefited greatly from reading posts on this site over the last few years (thanks Pat) so thought I’d pass on my experience. I had the new Jointmedica Polymotion Hip Resurfacing with Dr Bill Farrington in Auckland NZ about 4.5 months ago and it’s been a life changer. I’m at … Continue reading →
Hip Resurfacing is bone conserving and does not requiring the removal of a large portion of the femur.
Hip Resurfacing allows the patient to have an active life with no restrictions after surgery. Patients are able to return to sports and activities they love.
Continue reading →Thoughts about Hip Resurfacing and Surface Hippy Website 6/15/08 Why Do I Maintain the Surface Hippy Website? Hip Resurfacing is very near and dear to my heart – and left hip. I believe it is a wonderful option to a THR, total hip replacement, if you are a suitable candidate. People with painful hips want… Continue reading →
Rui Silva had a hip resurfacing with Doctor Sérgio Araújo in Oporto in Portugal in 2020. Competing in 1.9 kms swim and 90 kms bike in 2023. Continue reading →
February 17, 2023 I had bilateral Polymotion hip resurfacing with Dr. Jim MacKenzie in Calgary on Nov 15, 2022. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was the first Polymotion resurfacing in North America, and Dr. McMinn was in the operating room to observe!! I am 48 years … Continue reading →
Why I Chose a Hip Resurfacing Instead of a Total Hip Replacement BHR vs THR My hip hurt, my body hurt and I needed a new hip. I had fought hip pain for almost ten years because I just did not want "half my leg bone cut off" to get a new hip replacement. It… Continue reading →
British Hip Society Podcast Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: the whole story August 12, 2022 This Podcast features Vikas Khanduja, Mr. Callum McBryde, Professor Derek McMinn MD FRCS , Mr. Ronan Treacy, and Roger Ashton – Technical Director of JointMedica Original Podcast available here: http://surfacehippy.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Surgical-Legacies-BHR-Whole-Story.mp4 British Hip Society Podcast The Podcast had … Continue reading →
PRESS RELEASE May 17, 2022 GAINESVILLE, FLA. (May 17, 2022) – Exactech, a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a Breakthrough Device Designation for JointMedica’s Polymotion® Hip Resurfacing System. Exactech, a … Continue reading →
Dr. Brooks paper published in the Journal of Arthroplasty detailing his 10 year results of hip resurfacing on April 22, 2022. Males are 99%, females 91%This is all comers, (age, pre-op diagnosis, size including those that are no longer available), and includes my personal learning curve. Strong evidence for BHR in … Continue reading →