Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing Information
The Evolution of Contemporary Hip Resurfacing by Mike Tuke
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Appeal Submitted to my HMO by Dr Gross February 2020 for Danny’s Hip Resurfacing
I 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 … Continue reading →
Ingrid’s Ceramic on Ceramic Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet 2020
Ingrid , 49 year old female – 6 months after ceramic on ceramic recerf hip resurfacing with Dr. De Smet – second place in sprint triathlon. Continue reading →
Danny Hahn’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2020 with Carefirst Insurance
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 … Continue reading →
Metal-on-Polyethylene Hip Resurfacing Implant May Improve Resurfacing Arthroplasty Outcomes 2020
July 15, 2020 https://www.healio.com/news/orthopedics/20200715/metalonpolyethylene-hip-implant-may-improve-resurfacing-arthroplasty-outcomes Use of a metal-on-highly crosslinked polyethylene implant in hip resurfacing arthroplasty may provide successful short-term outcomes and be a viable option for suitable patients who currently lack a hip resurfacing arthroplasty option, according to published results. “This is a preliminary report of custom devices, but we … Continue reading →
Smokey’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2019
May 6, 2019 As a 62-year-old healthy male, I’ve enjoyed a vigorous, athletic lifestyle exercising, Hiking, Cycling, Horseback riding and Skiing. After visiting with two different orthopedic surgeons in the past year a THR was strongly recommended due to “bone on bone” pain in the right hip diagnosed as “severe” … Continue reading →
Cementless Femoral Head Placement Videos by Dr. Gross
Dr. Gross presents real surgery videos of preparing and placing the uncemented femoral head during a hip resurfacing surgery using the Biomet Cementless Device The original videos are also available from Dr. Gross’s Website here: https://youtu.be/FPmLNDoIPbwhttps://youtu.be/69IVq3PJLeohttps://youtu.be/WlEWgr0kQ1g Continue reading →
New alternatives to Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing by JointMedica 2020
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 … Continue reading →
Anterior Approach to Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Beaule 2020
March 13, 2020 Session XI-VII / P. Beaulé / Anterior approach hip resurfacing: an analysis of more than 500 cases / Hip Symposium Bern 2020 Continue reading →
Dr. Latham Video About Hip Resurfacing 2019
Here is an updated version of my video on hip resurfacing. Since the last one, Andy Murray has undergone surgery and he’s had a very successful seaon winning two titles! There’s a new film about him and his hip resurfacing being premiered on amazon Prime on November 29 which I … Continue reading →
Bilateral ReCerf Hip Resurfacing Patient Walking Unaided 5 Days Post Op with Dr. De Smet 2019
Dr. De Smet bilateral hip resurfacing patient walking unaided 5 days post op of ReCerf ceramic on ceramic hip resurfacing device. Continue reading →
Hip Resurfacing for Women – What’s Possible
Hip Resurfacing is still possible for women. See the wonderful stories from active, athletic women below Only a few hip resurfacing surgeons in the US still do women. If you want a hip resurfacing, you can find out if you are a candidate by emailing the surgeons who do women. … Continue reading →
8 Year Anniversary Jim’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Marwin 2011
Read Jim’s Full Story Here http://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 … Continue reading →
Anton Constantine’s Ceramic on Ceramic ReCerf Hip Resurfacing with Professor Bill Walter 2019
Professor Walter of Australia explains the ReCerf Hip Resurfacing Device he used for Anton Constantine. The video explains why hip resurfacing is more bone conserving that a THR. Anton also talks about his surgery. http://surfacehippy.info/videos/Royal-North-Shore-Hospital-Professor-Bill-Walter-on-Channel-9-about-hip-resurfacing-Facebook.mp4 Continue reading →
20 Year Update for David’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Mr. McMinn 1999/2013
Read David’s Original Story Here: http://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 … Continue reading →
Gait after Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Study 2019 by Wiik, Lambkin & Cobb
Gait after Birmingham Hip Resurfacing an age-matched controlled prospective study Anatole V. Wiik, Rhiannon LambkinJustin P. CobbPublished Online: https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620X.101B11.BJJ-2019-0383.R1 Conclusion Patients undergoing HRA improved their preoperative gait pattern of a significant limp to a symmetrical gait at high speeds and on inclines, almost indistinguishable from normal controls. HRA with an approved … Continue reading →