Recent BHR news flash for females & others Notice & Discussion of Recent BHR Data: John Rogerson, M.D. 6/19/15 We recently (June 3, 2015) received notification from Smith & Nephew, Inc., the manufacturer and distributor of the Birmingham hip resurfacing prosthesis (BHR), of a voluntary removal (NOT RECALL) from the market of a number of…
Continue reading →Updated 1/20/2012 Survivorship Rates for Hip Resurfacing from National Registries Australian Orthopedic Association National Registry 2011 The cumulative percent revision at ten years for primary total resurfacing hip replacement undertaken for osteoarthritis is 7.5% There are six prostheses with over 1,000 observed component years, the ASR, Adept, BHR, Cormet, Durom and Mitch TRH. At seven…
Continue reading →By Pat Walter 3/15/06 Cost for Left Hip Resurfacing with Dr. De Smet in Belgium in US Dollars:Medical Expense BVBA Surgeon De Smet $2504 BVBA Zircone De Smet Team $3756AZ Jan Palfjin Hospital $7432Food and Lodging Holiday Inn Ghent $1923Food During Trip $522TransportationAir Fare (2 people) $662 Each = $1324Cab/train/bus $384 Total for two people… Continue reading →
Dr. Schmalzried 2012 Moose Connolly Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Schmalzried 2012 After struggling with hip pain since 2007 which, despite a lot of strength & core exercises and staying active, steadily got worse. Thanks to this site, I was able to research the hip resurfacing option and find a doctor I was comfortable with. I… Continue reading →
Updated 8/12/08 Proper Positioning The top of your crutches should reach between 1 and 1 1/2 inches below your armpits while you stand up straight. The handgrips of the crutches should be even with the top of your hip line. Your elbows should bend a bit when you use the handgrips. Hold the top of… Continue reading →
Updated 4/14/2015 Return to FAQ LIST Dr. De Smet Mr. McMinn Dr. Gross Dr. Rogerson Dr. RogersonHip Resurfacing: To Cement or Not to Cement – that is the Question! 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… Continue reading →
Updated 6/27/08 Dr. Bose and Gary Klein I am honored that some of my overseas patients have got together and made a plaque in appreciation of our hip surgery team and a donation for the Jay Coulter fund. Gary Klein has come back to Chennai to get his second hip done. He brought… Continue reading →