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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. Metal on metal hip replacement device by Smith & Nephew

Study Compares Quality of Life of Hip Resurfacing vs Total Hip Replacement 2014

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Read Complete Abstract of Study Here:     http://www.bjjprocs.boneandjoint.org.uk/content/90-B/SUPP_I/145.1By: M. Manzary1, B. Masri, D. Garbuz, N. Greidanus and C. Duncan Compare patient reported quality of life and satisfaction following metal on metal hip resurfacing and total hip arthroplasty procedures… …Patients receiving metal-on-metal hip resurfacing and primary total hip arthroplasty were assessed at baseline and followed prospectively with… Continue reading →

Incision Length by Dr. De Smet of Belgium

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7/03/08   Dr. De Smet of Belgium Does the length of incision influence the rehabilitation? No! A bigger incision does not mean that there will be more damage to the muscular structures. On the contrary, if you need a bigger incision to get better exposure, the placement of the implant can be done more precisely. Even… Continue reading →

Metal Ions & Pregnancy

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Metal Ions & Pregnancy Updated 9/14/2011 Public release date: 9-Mar-2010 Study finds elevated levels of cobalt and chromium in offspring of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants Hip replacement patients with metal-on-metal (MoM) implants (both the socket and hip ball are metal) pass metal ions to their infants during pregnancy, according to a new study presented… Continue reading →

Prednisone Side Effects by Dr. Wei

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by Dr. Wei Prednizone Side Effects – Should I Be Worried if I Take this Drug?By Nathan Wei Prednizone- the correct spelling is “prednisone”- is a commonly used oral glucocorticoid medicine. The adrenal glands manufacture a natural form of glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are responsible for many functions in the body including maintenance of blood pressure, proper… Continue reading →

Leslie Amacker Cost for BHR with Mr. Treacy in UK October 2007

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  Medical Cost including surgery, doctor fees, 7 days in hospital, BHR device, PT and meals (10,602 GBP) About $21,000 Additional week – optional 7 nights @ 290/night GBP            4020 Business/first class            7000 Misc            1980 Total         34,000 The cost for the surgery, dr. fees, 7 day hospital stay, the device, PT… Continue reading →