Updated 11/2/2012 8-Feb-2012Archive of failed joint replacements provides tips to building a better hip replacement A study by Hospital for Special Surgery researchers has provided the first comprehensive look at just how metal-on-metal total hip replacements are failing in patients around the country. Made possible by what is thought to be the largest archive of…
Continue reading →Return to FAQ LIST Dr. Su Dr. De Smet Dr. Gross Dr. SuFemur fracture Because the bone of the femur is retained, it is possible to fracture it after surface replacement. Most of the fractures occur early in the post-operative period if too much weight is put on the leg too early. The body needs…
Continue reading →Updated 6/9/08 By Karen Breytenbach Two American orthopaedic surgeons have been taught an innovative hip surgery technique by a local surgeon. Leith Stewart, an orthopaedic surgeon at Claremont Hospital (South Arfrica), last week demonstrated the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) procedure to his guests, Ian Kovack from Kansas and Donald Polakoff from New Jersey. One patient…
Continue reading →Surgeon Report: Dr. Craig Morrison, Southern Joint Replacement Institute Feb 15, 2007 I am six weeks post-op with Dr. Morrison. I have been asked to post a report on my experience with him since I am the first newsgroup member to have surgery with him. Dr. Morrison is a specialist in joint replacement, as expected…
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 →BHR Dr. Rogerson 2012 This 51-year-old, male, RBHR hippy is now repaired and freed from the right hip OA that had been the monkey on my back for the past 5 years in the form of pain, limping, and decreased ROM. Being from Rochester, MN, the most common question I get is "why would you…
Continue reading →Dr. Lambert 2/16/2012 I’m 52 and had my left hip resurfaced Feb. 16, 2012 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Norfolk, VA by Dr. Lambert. I have my six week check up next week. I was off pain pills and walking with a walker the morning after my surgery. I can walk around the block without a…
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 →Dr. De SmetWhen can full weight bearing start? The day after surgery walking is encouraged in a resurfacing. With a classical THA this is also 1 day, starting to walk with two crutches or a frame. Even with a normal revision case FWB is allowed when people start walking.
Continue reading →Updated 12/20/2011 A member of my Hip Talk Discussion Group asked why it took surgeons so long to learn how important the angle of the acetabular cup angle is during hip resurfacing surgery. Incorrect placement of the acetabular cup has caused many failures of hip resurfacing resulting in revisions of hip resurfacing to total hip…
Continue reading →Updated 8/14/08 Link http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/Supplement_3/38 Surgical Description and Early Review Michael A. Jacobs, MD1, Robin N. Goytia, MD1 and Tarun Bhargava, MD1 1 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Russell Morgan Building, Suite 402, Baltimore, MD 21239. E-mail address for M.A. Jacobs: michaelaaron@hotmail.com Disclosure: In support of their research for or preparation of this work, one or more…
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 →L C+ March 31, 2003 Dr. Vail April 6, 2010 I am a diagnostic radiologist in North Carolina. I joined Yahoo Surfacehippy over 8 years ago. I just passed my 7th resurfacing anniversary. Like most surfacehippys, I really don’t think about my hip much doing my daily activities. My scar is barely noticeable, range of motion is fairly…
Continue reading →Return to FAQ LIST Dr. BoseI have now done about 185 resurfacings for AVN cases over a 5 year period with many patients crossing the 4 yrs mark. It is interesting to note there has not been a collapse or fracture neck of femur even in a single patient. It is wrong to think…
Continue reading →Updated 9/28/08 Australian Orthopaedic Association – National Joint Replacement Registry 2009 Annual Report 2009 ANNUAL REPORT – View Full Report by Clicking Here Highlights of report by Patricia Walter 10/2/09 This report is based on the analysis of 224,390 primary and revision hip replacements received by the Registry with a procedure date up to and…
Continue reading →Updated 2/1/2013 Uncemented Hip Resurfacing Cementless Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Julien Girard 2012 What is the Best Bone Fixation Type by Dr. Gross 2011 Should You Have Uncemented Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Gross 2008 Dr. Gross Interview by Patricia Walter Dec. 3, 2012 Columbia SC Uncemented Hip Resurfacing and Update for 2000 Uncemented Cases…
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