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 →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 →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 →September 6, 2006 Dr. Gross The Active Surface Hippy I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross on 9/6/06. You will have no problem climbing up or going down trails. The hip works as a normal one would. If you are thinking about it. and you want to enjoy life again, GO FOR IT..…
Continue reading →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 →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 →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 →Dr. Michael Anderson St. John of God hospital Perth, Western Australia My Hospital Experience My hospital experience. pt 1 I went in at 3pm the night before and my first impression of the grounds was it looked more like a luxury resort, waterfalls, lakes, lush gardens and manicured lawns. I was taken up to my…
Continue reading →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 →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 →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 →Dwight Pargee March 22, 2009 My saga So I’m sitting here with an iv in my arm, getting my daily dose of antibiotics and reflecting back over the last two years, thought I’d share my story. The good news is I won’t be buying any new shoes for the next couple of months, actually that’s…
Continue reading →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? 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 →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 →From a very philosophical standpoint hip arthroplasty is very unfair towards women!!! Most men will have a socket size of 52 or over and therefore a 36 mms head can be used in all types of hip replacements. The 36 mms head is technically a "large head" and is a good option having serious resistance…
Continue reading →4 June 2015 Voluntary actions initiated to remove smaller size components and change Instructions for Use (IFU) following analysis of recent performance data No action required from patients; no change to current practice for patient follow-up care BHR continues to perform amongst the best hip replacements for the right patients Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN;…
Continue reading →Full Article Available Here January 9, 2014 Research into metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty has showed that success with the procedure is multifactorial. Some investigators have found it may be closely related to an exacting surgical technique and the right indications. In an article in a recent issue of Orthopaedics Today Europe, Japanese investigators discussed adverse reactions associated with…
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