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

Acoustic Phenomena in Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Koen De Smet & Dr. Alessandro Calistri

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by Dr. Koen De Smet & Dr. Alessandro Calistri Updated 10/2/2014 Acoustic Phenomena in Hip Resurfacing 2009 Koen De Smet, MD; Alessandro Calistri, MD AMC Ghent, Krijgslaan 181, 9000 Ghent, Belgium Background: While providing superior hardness and improved wear characteristics, hard bearings such as metal-on-metal, or ceramic-on-ceramics bearings have different lubrication properties than hard on… Continue reading →

Specialized Hospitals Better Outcomes for hip and knee replacement

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Hospitals more specialized in orthopedic surgery show better outcomes for hip and knee replacement  February 17, 2010  Click Here to read full articleA recent study of Medicare data by University of Iowa investigators indicates that hospitals with a higher degree of orthopedic specialization provide better outcomes for patients undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery. The… Continue reading →

Prednisone and Massageby Nicole Cutler

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by Nicole Cutler Prednisone and MassageBy Nicole Cutler One of the most often presented conditions that massage therapists encounter is chronic pain, making pain management and relief a chief goal of a massage session. Sometimes though, regular massage therapy may not be enough to relieve this kind of pain, and clients may rely on traditional… Continue reading →

What is the Age Limit for Hip Resurfacing?

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Updated 7/18/08 Dr. BoseThe chronological age is not an absolute criteria. The physiological age, bone marrow density and the anticipated post surgery activity level of the patients are the deciding factors for the suitability of resurfacing procedure. X-rays must be reviewed by the surgeon to assess technical suitability. The youngest patient to undergo this procedure… Continue reading →

Andrew Liptak Bilat with Dr.Sheinkop 2006 Hip Resurfacing Story

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Bi Lat  BHRs  July and September 2006   Dr. Sheinkop February 05, 2007 I am a clinical R.N. at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Mitchell Sheinkop did bilateral hip resurfacings 2 months apart for me this past July and Sept. I have rehabbed very well and expect to return to my previous position this… Continue reading →

Amy Thunhorst Left Hip – 2005 Right Hip Resurfacing 2006 Dr. Stachniw

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Left Hip 2005     Right  Hip  2006     Dr. Stachniw Lt Hip resurfacing 2005 and Rt Hip resurfacing 2006 by Dr. Myron Stachniw My name is Amy Thunhorst. I am now 48 yrs old and had severe arthritis in both my hips for several years. Unless you’ve experienced the pain associated with arthritis, it’s hard to… Continue reading →

Metal Allergy Information

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Updated 2/14/2012 Click on title to visit webpage Metal Allergies Discussed by Dr. Jacobs 2012 Metal Allergies to Joint Replacements by Pat Campbell Allergy to Joint Replacements by Koen De Smet and Pat Campbell If I Have a Skin Allergy to Metals, Can I Have a Hip Resurfacing? Metal Allergies to Chrome and Cobalt        Continue reading →

Hip resurfacing patients with groin pain report improved results

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Hip resurfacing patients with groin pain report improved results Read Complete Article by clicking here Illical E. HSS J. 2012. doi:10.1007/s11420-012-9299-3. October 11, 2012 A cohort of patients who experienced groin pain after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing reported improved outcomes at mid-term follow-up, according to recent research. "Groin pain post hip resurfacing has a multi-factorial etiology… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing: To Cement or Not to Cement – that is the Question! By: John S. Rogerson, MD April 2015

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By: John S. Rogerson, MD April 2015 We have received a number of inquiries in our office regarding the merits of cemented versus non-cemented femoral head components in hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Bear in mind that my experience with hip resurfacing to date has essentially been associated with the Smith and Nephew Birmingham hip resurfacing system as… Continue reading →

Will My Incision Feel Strange After Surgery?

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Return to FAQ LIST   Dr. MacaulayYou may feel some numbness in the skin around your incision. You also may feel some stiffness, particularly with excessive bending. These differences often diminish with time and most patients find these are minor compared to the pain and limited function they experienced prior to surgery.     Continue reading →

Why is Hip Resurfacing better than Total Hip Replacement

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Return to FAQ LIST Dr. De Smet   Mr. McMinn  Dr. Balasubramanian  Dr. Bose  Dr. Bernabe   Dr. Amstutz  Dr. Su  Dr. Pritchett Dr. De Smet Theoretic advantages are less bone destruction, less bone resection, normal femoral loading, avoidance of stress shielding, maximum  proprioceptive feedback, and restoration of normal anatomy. In addition, reduced risk of dislocation, less… Continue reading →

What is a BHR Made Of?

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  What is a BHR made of? The ball (femoral) and socket (acetabular) components of a BHR are made of a tried and tested alloy of cobalt and chromium. This has been in use in orthopaedic surgery for over 70 years. The original alloy is an as-cast high-carbon alloy. The higher carbon content precipitates in… Continue reading →

Metal ion levels and revision rates in metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty 2014

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Complete Study Here:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24500833 Robinson PG1, Wilkinson AJ, Meek RM. April 2014   Abstract Metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings in hip surgery are related to increased blood levels of metal ions. The nature of the relationship between ion levels and failure is still not fully understood. This study compares three cohorts of patients, 120 patients in each… Continue reading →