Category Archives: Articles by Patricia Walter

What Equipment Will I Need At Home After Surgery by Patricia Walter

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What Equipment Will I Need At Home After Surgery? What Items Will I Need At Home After Surgery? Everyone has slightly different needs.  There are some basic items almost everyone needs and then there are things that some people want and others just don’t need. Must Haves: Crutches  – Normally crutches are supplied by the…

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Subpoenas Against Surface Hippy – Editorial by Patricia Walter

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An information website like http://surfacehippy.info should not be served subpoenas or be sued.  I truly wonder what is wrong with our world.  If every website providing information was sued, the internet would be a very empty space without any information. Why would any lawyer think http://surfacehippy.info could possibly tell a … Continue reading →

2nd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course October 24 & 25, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA

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I was very honored to attend the 2nd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course in LA on Oct. 24 & 25, 2008.  The course was to teach new surgeons about hip resurfacing and to allow experienced hip resurfacing surgeons to share their experience. Allied medical professionals also attend the course such as physical therapists, surgeons… Continue reading →

Pat’s Corner – Hip Resurfacing is still an excellent option 2012 despite negative media

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Updated 12/12/2012 I would like to comment, mostly for the people new to hip resurfacing, about the negative NY Times articles and other media against hip resurfacing. All of this information is one sided. The authors and some surgeons have an agenda against hip resurfacing. The retention rate of the BHR and other devices has… Continue reading →

Don’t take chances after hip replacement surgery by Patricia Walter

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1/17/2012 Changing a tire at two weeks post op is not a good idea. We often forget that we are healing after major surgery and do things without thinking. Please think before doing any strenuous activities shortly after surgery. I think the people who do "really dumb things" realize it very quickly! Anyone that had… Continue reading →

3rd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course Sept. 4-5, 2009

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Updated 10/1/2014 Video Review of the 3rd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course I just returned home from the 3rd annual hip resurfacing course in Baltimore, MD on Sept. 4 -5, 2009. The course is presented each year to help new surgeons learn about hip resurfacing, to update existing hip resurfacing surgeons about changes in the field… Continue reading →

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis by Patricia Walter

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by Patricia Walter 2008 Updated 10/1/2014 The word Arthritis is defined in the dictionary as "inflammation of the joint or joints." Inflammation is usually in the synovium. The amount of cartilage damage and inflammation varies with the type and stage of arthritis. Normally pain is caused by inflammation in the early stages of arthritis. The… Continue reading →

Hip Replacement Devices and Their Development

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Updated 12/20/2011 A member of my Hip Talk Discussion Group asked why it took surgeons so long to learn how important the angle of the acetabular cup angle is during hip resurfacing surgery. Incorrect placement of the acetabular cup has caused many failures of hip resurfacing resulting in revisions of hip resurfacing to total hip… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing BHR vs Total Hip Replacement THR Illustration

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updated 6/9/09 A picture is worth a thousand words!  A sketch by Patricia Walter illustrates a hip resurfacing device on the left compared to a total hip replacement device on the right.  Which bone sparing device looks more natural and bone conserving to you? According to medical studies, a hip resurfacing provides a more natural… Continue reading →