Updated 8/14/08 Chat with Dr. Mont on August 13, 2008 in the Surface Hippy Chat Room [Pat Walter Moderator] 8:00 pm: I am curious about why some doctors use general anesthesia and some use spinal with light sedation. [Dr. Mont] 8:01 pm: Spinal anesthesia is usually less taxing on the body but can’t be used…
Continue reading →Updated 10/23/2014 BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System by Smith & Nephew Dr. Gross has used the Cementless Biomet since 2007 Dr.Pritchett Explains Metal Free Cementless Hip Resurfacing Device 2014 (Synovo Preserve) Corin Cormet Hip Resurfacing Device withdrawn from US Market 2013 Wright Medical Conserve Plus Hip Resurfacing Device withdrawn from US Market 2014 ASR… Continue reading →
Obtained by Freelance Patient Advocate Volunteer Vicky Marlow 8/22/08 What is the NCP – Neck Capsule Preservation – Approach in Hip Resurfacing? Dr. Su’s Article The NCP approach, at least the way that we mean it, is a different way to incise the capsule in order to gain access to the hip joint. Usually with… Continue reading →
Return to FAQ LIST Dr. De SmetWhen can I go up and down stairs? You should learn to walk stairs with the physiotherapist at the hospital a few days after the operation on individual basis. Continue reading →
Wright Conserve + 8/29/06 Dr. Amstutz Karen at one year post op with Dr. Amstutz Karen and Dr. Amstutz My surgery date with Dr. Amstutz was 8/29/06. I had been in considerable pain for four years before the surgery, but thought it was do to spinal stenosis. I saw Dr. Amstutz after Kaiser diagnosed my… Continue reading →
BHR 10 years of Data The first BHR was implanted in July 1997 and it is unchanged until present day. 96.1% survivorship overall McMinn 99.8% at 8 years Treacy 99% at minimum 5 years Shimmin et al 99.14% at 3 years Oswestry Cohort, FDA approval Data 2006 98.7% at 4 years U.S. Statistics as… Continue reading →
Derek McMinn addresses the recent Concerns about Hip Resurfacing and Metal on Metal (MoM) implants Interview by Vicky Marlow Updated 6/10/2010 Original Link: http://vimeo.com/12418781 Internationally renowned hip and knee surgeon and designer and pioneer of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, Derek McMinn addresses concerns about Hip Resurfacing and Metal on Metal (MoM) implants Derek McMinn has… Continue reading →
Dr. Kurtz had an article online that had concerns about the head neck rations of hip resurfacing compared to total hip replacement. We wanted to provide potential hip resurfacing patients with opinions of other top resurfacing surgeons to explain their views. Hi Vicky, Thanks for the mail. I read Dr. Kurtz thoughts on hip resurfacing… Continue reading →
Published on July 2, 2013 Derek McMinn presents a talk on the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) and the alternative options for hip joint replacement surgery. Starting with the development of the BHR, Mr McMinn goes on to discuss survivorship rates and revisions, cancer, metal ions, the DePuy ASR disaster, Delta Ceramic and new development Polymix.… Continue reading →