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

AOS – National Joint Replacement Registry 2009

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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 →

Uncemented Hip Resurfacing

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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… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Learning Curve

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2007 Presentation at AAOS.Org 2007 Annual Meeting Podium Presentations Establishing a Learning Curve for hip resurfacing Podium No: 130 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 05:12 PM – 05:18 PM Location: San Diego Convention Center Room 6DE Diane L Back, FRCS Ed Orth Chesham United Kingdom (n) Jay D Smith, MRCS (n) Rodney E Dalziel, MD Melbourne… Continue reading →

FAQ Pre Surgery Questions

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Patient Questions Answered by Doctors Updated 1/31/2013 Pre Surgery Questions What precautions do I take before the surgery? Will steroid shots injury my hip? How do I choose a doctor? What questions should I ask my doctor? What kind of equipment will I need after surgery? Continue reading →

Is it Time for Cementless Hip Resurfacing? Julien Girard, MD, PhD

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Updated 10/2/2014 Read Complete Article by clicking below: http://www.surfacehippy.info/pdf/is-it-time-for-cementless-hip-resurfacing-Girard-2011.pdf Abstract Background: Metal-on-metal bearing with cemented femoral component and cementless acetabular fixation is the current standard in surface replacement arthroplasty (RSA) of the hip. Because of concerns about the long-term survivorship of cemented stems in conventional hip arthroplasty, it seems logical to achieve cementless fixation on… Continue reading →

Revising a THR

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The graphics are by Swarm Interactive www.swarminteractive.com This article is taken from the Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org Revision Hip Surgery This surgery replaces worn THR – total hip parts and damaged bone.  New, specially made metal, plastic or ceramic components are used to restore normal hip joint stability. Step 1The old plastic liner and metal socket… Continue reading →

Infections by Dr. Rubinstein

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September 16, 2007 Hi All, This is an important topic that is always a worry so I feel a comment is warranted here. First, fortunately infections are rare so you should not all go running around being paranoid about getting one. A little common sense and care can prevent most infections. Antibiotics for dental work… Continue reading →

The ACCIS system with The surfaces of the metal components engineered with the ceramic Titanium-Niobium-Nitride

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         The ACCIS system for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and resurfacing hip arthroplasty (RHA) consists of metal components for the reconstruction of the acetabulum and metal femoral head components for conventional THA and RHA. The ACCIS metal components are made of a chrome-cobalt-molybdenum alloy, but are different from other metal-on-metal prostheses. The surfaces of… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Athletes Videos

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Surface Hippy® Videos – Athletes Videos 3/26/2015 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P1 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P2 Doctor Interviews Hip Resurfacing Videos Patient Post Op Videos Athletes Videos Surgery Videos Hip Resurfacing Athlete Videos Hip Resurfacing Athletes  Doug R Skiing After Hip Resurfacing 2013 from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo. Athlete Doug R… Continue reading →

Patient post op recovery videos

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Surface Hippy® Videos – Patient Post Op Recovery 3/26/2015 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P1 Doctor Interviews by Patricia Walter P2 Doctor Interviews Hip Resurfacing Videos Patient Post Op Videos Athletes Videos Surgery Videos Patient Post Op Recovery Videos Fabian Kickboxer Bilateral Hip Resurfacing 2008.2009 Dr. Cendrero from Surface Hippy Videos on Vimeo. Linda Selby… Continue reading →

Will My Doctor Use Radiation Therapy for My Hip Resurfacing?

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Return to FAQ LIST Dr. BalasubramanianThe radiation therapy is used by some surgeons to prevent heterotropic bone formation following total hip replacement. In cemented total hip replacement this does not cause much problem. However in Hip Resurfacing (Acetabular side) and uncemented total Hip Replacement the fixation of prosthesis is by the natural bone growing on the prosthesis. When… Continue reading →

FDA wants surveillance net for orthopedic devices

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Updated 8/5/08 Link  By Peter Buxbaum  Published on August 4, 2008 The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a program that would query public and private databases to help study the efficacy of orthopedic implants. FDA will issue a request for quotations next month in an effort to identify companies that could evaluate orthopedic… Continue reading →

Comparing the BHR, BMHR and THR by Dr. Bose of India

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Updated 1/7/2012 Information from Dr. Bose at the Asian Regional Center for Hip Resurfacing Introduction:The Birmingham Mid Head Resection prosthesis is a recently developed hip prosthesis for patients who are keen on having metal on metal hip resurfacing but do not have enough bone stock in their femoral head to accept a resurfacing implant. The… Continue reading →

ESKA-Bionik®-System Hip Resurfacing System

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7/15/09   ESKA-Bionik®-System Nature leads, we follow. The unique structures of our treatments mimic nature. ESKA Implants offers a wide range of innovative and proven solutions for you and your patients, by interpreting nature through technology. Significant features of the ESKA-Bionik®-System: Based upon modern materials available today and upon our expertise on osseous intergration by cementless… Continue reading →

Results of Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Brooks 2012

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Updated 10/2/2014 Peter Brooks MD, FRCS(C) www.clevelandclinic.org 216-444-4284 brooksp@ccf.org I have been performing hip resurfacing at Cleveland Clinic using the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System (BHR) since 2006, shortly after it became the first resurfacing device to be approved by the FDA. Two of my partners perform BHR as well. We also perform total hip replacement… Continue reading →