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

Most popular hip resurfacing device among 855 Surface Hippy patients

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Update 10/2/2014 Currently in 2014 there is only one FDA approved hip resurfacing device available – the BHR or Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device. (The ASR, Corin Cormet and Wright Conserve C+ have been removed from the US Market.) Dr. Gross uses a cementless Biomet Device and Dr. Pritchett uses a Metal Free Cementless Hip Resurfacing… Continue reading →

Dr. Su Responds to the Lancet Article 2012

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Updated 10/2/2014 Read Complete Article by Clicking HereI would like to take this opportunity to comment on the Lancet article, "Failure rates of metal-on-metal hip resurfacings: analysis of data from the National Joint Registry for England and Wales", by Professor AW Blom, published on October 2, 2012. First of all, this is an observational scientific… Continue reading →

Groin Pain and Psoas Inflammation Solutions

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Groin Pain and Psoas Inflammation Solutions Updated 9/25/08 Groin Pain and Psoas Inflammation seem to be a post-op problem for many people with hip resurfacing. Listed below are a selection of posts by people about their groin pain and what they have done to solve the problem. Psoas tendinitis is an important reason for groin… Continue reading →

Pseudotumours Risk For Hip Resurfacing Highlights

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Link  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114601.php July 11, 2008 As the incidence of metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has increased in recent years, especially in younger patients, research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery – British Volume (JBJS-Br) discusses occurrences of "pseudotumours" as a result. The researchers estimate that approximately 1% of patients who have metal-on-metal hip resurfacings… Continue reading →

Alan Ray Appeal Insurance Letter for coverage of his hip resurfacing surgery wtih Dr. De Smet in Belgium 2004

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THE APPEAL LETTER TO CIGNA (NAU IS "national appeals unit") Dear CIGNA NAU: I have received your written notice, dated Aug. 27, 2004, denying my initial request for pre-authorization for left hip surface arthroplasty. With this letter and attachments, the request is being re-submitted for further consideration as an appeal of the initial denial. I… Continue reading →

Bone density of the femoral neck following BHR Study

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Bone density of the femoral neck following Birmingham Hip Resurfacing  A 2-year prospective study in 27 hips  10/31/09 Link  http://pdfserve.informaworld.com/509466_768420410_917526316.pdf Authors: Nick J. Cooke a;  Lauren Rodgers b;  David Rawlings c;  Andrew W. McCaskie d; James P. Holland d Affiliations:   a North Tees and Hartlepool Hospital,   b Statistics Department, University of Newcastle,  … Continue reading →

Follow-up, revision parameters for metal-on-metal hip implants outlined

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Updated 6/25/2012 Thomas P. Schmalzried, MD, presented his experience at the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction San Diego 2012 meeting… Although there has been no standard of review established in the United States, Schmalzried noted routine follow-up should be considered good practice… …Schmalzried mentioned the special risks inherent in metal-on-metal hip replacements, including higher monoblock… Continue reading →

Metal Ion Study 2002

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Medium Term Serum Cobalt and Chromium Levels in Patients with Metal-metal Resurfacing NOTE: This paper was presented at the New Trends of Joint Reconstructive Surgery 2002 Meeting, comparing serum levels in a control group, conventional THR, McKee Farrar, MOM Hip Resurfacing, and MOM THR (Sulzer), which concluded that metal ion levels are higher at 1… 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 →

The Influence of Head Diameter, Clearance, Cup Position, and Head Position on Wear Rates in Metal-on-Metal Resurfacing

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Updated 1/8/09 Presented at the 2nd Annual Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Course in LA Oct. 2008 By: John Fisher Co-Authors: Ian Leslie, Sophie Williams, Eileen Ingham, Graham Isaac Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering University of Leeds Background: There are considerable variations in metal ion levels and metallic wear rates in patients with metal on… Continue reading →

Dental Work After Hip Resurfacing: Antibiotic Guidelines

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Guidelines by the American Dental Association and Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  Updated 6/16/08 Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients with Total Joint Replacements An expert panel of dentists, orthopaedic surgeons and infectious disease specialists, convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) performed a thorough review of all available… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing is a Better Option than a THR by Dr. Balasubramanian

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by DR. G. Balasubramanian Date:07/01/2007 HEALTHWATCH Revolutionary surgery Hip resurfacing: Fewer risks, more benefits. ARTHRITIS of the hip joint is a common problem in India. It occurs due to damage to the joint from various conditions such as Osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis), avascular necrosis (death of the bone due to lack of blood supply),… Continue reading →

Metal-on-Metal Bearings by Dr. Rogerso 2014

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Updated 10/2/2014 Metal-on-metal (MoM), ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC), and ceramicized metal-on-polyethylene (CMoP) bearings all were developed as a reaction to the well recognized mediocre long-term results with metal-on-polyethylene hips in younger, more active patients.Polyethylene wear increases with increased activity and load, and often elicits an aggressive response from the body where loosening and bone loss occurs (osteolysis),… Continue reading →