The Evolution of Contemporary Hip Resurfacing by Mike Tuke
Posted June 21, 2020
… Read the restPosted June 21, 2020
… Read the restI thought this might help others trying to get insurance approval for out of state hip resurfacing. This was written by Dr. Gross on 20/29/2020.
Wording of Remote Consultation which was submitted to my Insurer by Dr Gross’ office. This was the only attachment to an intake form for the Authorization application.
Chief Complaint: Right hip pain.
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: Mr. Daniel Hahn is a 56-year old man who is consulting me regarding right
I hope my post gives a path to navigate doctor offices and your HMO insurance to get coverage in other states where hip resurfacing is offered. As you may know HMO insurance contracts limit the territory to a local region of contracted doctors for your plan. In the case of my Blue Choice HMO I recognized no contract wording that gave direction for seeking coverage outside of the territory because the service wasn’t available in-network. … Read the rest
Hip Resurfacing remains an excellent procedure. Prof McMinn and Mr Ronan Treacy’s previous design the BIRMINGHAM HIP™ Resurfacing (BHR™) (1) proudly demonstrates an ODEP 13A* rating in the UK. (2)
Restrictions in size range and gender application in many countries relating to Metal on Metal Hip Resurfacing, limit the use of these implants to males, and component sizes from
48 to 62mm only.
JointMedica and others, are exploring alternative materials to Metal on Metal
Read Jim’s Full Story Here https://surfacehippy.info/jim-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-dr-marwin-2011/
November 15 is my 8th anniversary. I’ve got to thank Pat for this site that helped me with the decision. From the day I walked out of NYU Hospital for Joint Disease after bilateral surgery, it has been all just great!
Running is going better than it has in years. Still race and finish at the top of my age group. Same with triathlon. I don’t even think about … Read the rest
Read David’s Original Story Here: https://surfacehippy.info/david-hip-resurfacing-mr-mcminn-1999/
Mr McMinn replaced my right hip with a BHR twenty years ago (followed by another on the left over six years ago).
It has felt exactly like a natural, healthy hip throughout all that time and I am still as active as I want to be, including tennis a couple of times a week, cycling, motorcycling etc.
I regard myself as very fortunate that this surgery came along just … Read the rest