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

Radiation Therapy and Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Balasubramanian

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by Dr. Balasubramanian Updated August 06, 2006 Radiation Therapy To Prevent Heterotopic Bone Formation  Hi all The 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… Continue reading →

Dr. Gross responds to the controversy regarding adverse wear in metal-metal bearings 2010

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The controversy regarding adverse wear in metal-metal bearings by Dr. Gross 2010 Updated 10/1/2014 The controversy regarding adverse wear in metal-metal bearings Thomas P. Gross, MD 3/5/2010 I have used over 3000 metal bearings in primary total hip and hip resurfacing as well as revision surgery. I have revised 2 for adverse wear 7 years… Continue reading →

T.E.D. (thrombo-embolic disease/devices) Anti-Embolism Stockings

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Updated 7/5/08 Your doctor has prescribed anti-coagulation medications to prevent blood clots and increase the blood flow in your legs. Along with taking your medications as prescribed, T.E.D. anti-embolism stockings will help prevent blood clots in the deep veins of your legs.   What are T.E.D. Anti-embolism stockings? Commonly referred to as TED or TEDS… Continue reading →

NIH researchers study metal-on-metal hip implant lubricant

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Updated 11/2/2012 22-Dec-2011 NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip implants Lubricant in devices found to be graphite, not proteins A new study, bringing together an interdisciplinary team of physicians and engineers from the United States and Germany, made a surprising finding about implants used in hip replacement surgery: Graphite carbon is a… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing is Not for Everyone – Rush Medical Study 11/3/08

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Rush Medical Study 11/3/08 November 03, 2008  Link  http://www.rush.edu/webapps/MEDREL/servlet/NewsRelease?id=1115 Rush University Medical Center Study Finds More Complications in Women and in Males Over the Age of 55 CHICAGO – Hip resurfacing is often seen as a modern alternative to the more conventional total hip replacement, but new data from a study led by Rush University… Continue reading →

Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty study 2010

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Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty study 2010   Updated 3/23/2010 Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty? The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether compliance and rehabilitative efforts were predictors of early clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty.… Continue reading →

Femoroacetabular Impingement

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Update 2/11/2011 Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, Michael Leunig, MD and Reinhold Ganz, MD Dr. Parvizi is Associate Professor, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Leunig is Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgarist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Ganz is Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgarist University Hospital. None of the… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing in Patients Who Are Sixty Years of Age or Older by Dr. Mont et al

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Updated September 2008 Link  http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/Supplement_3/27 Mike S. McGrath, MD1, Dana R. Desser, DO2, Slif D. Ulrich, MD1, Thorsten M. Seyler, MD3, David R. Marker, BS1 and Michael A. Mont, MD1 1 Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. E-mail address for M.A. Mont: 2 Department of… Continue reading →

Dr. Bose, Dr. Su and Dr. Rogerson reply to Dr. Kurtz Book and Opinions

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Obtained by Vicky Marlow Freelance Patient Advocate Volunteer Updated 12/16/07 Dr. Kurtz had an article online that had concerns about the head neck ratios of hip resurfacing compared to total hip replacement. We wanted to provide potential hip resurfacing patients with opinions of other top resurfacing surgeons to explain their views. Dr. Bose Reply             … Continue reading →

Bone Mineral Density better with Hip Resurfacing than THR

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Updated 1/7/2013 BMD better preserved with resurfacing arthroplasty than THA Read Complete Study by Clicking Here Smolders J. J Arthroplasty. 2012. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2012.08.025. December 28, 2012 Pressfit resurfacing hip arthroplasty was found to better preserve periacetabular bone mineral density (BMD) than conventional total hip arthroplasty (THA) in this randomized controlled trial that included 71 patients. "We… Continue reading →

Getting in and out of a car

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Updated 8/12/08   Getting into the Car Back up to the front car seat until you feel it on the back of your legs. Slide your operated leg forward, reach back with both hands, and slowly lower yourself into the seat. Scoot yourself across the car seat, keeping your operated leg straight. Slowly turn your… Continue reading →

Results of BHRs at 12 to 15 years – Mr. McMinn 2014

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June 2014 Original Study Here:  J. Daniel, FRCS, MS(Orth), DNBOrth, Director of Research, Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon1 Author Profile; C. Pradhan, FRCS, MCh(Orth), Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon2; H. Ziaee, BSc (Hons), Biomedical Scientist1; P. B. Pynsent, PhD, Director, Research and Training Centre2; and D. J. W. McMinn, MD FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1 Abstract We report a… Continue reading →

Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing in Patients Under 30 Medical Study 2013

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Woon RP1, Johnson AJ, Amstutz HC. Degenerative hip conditions most commonly affect older patients. However, many cases occur in younger patients… however, hip resurfacing is a viable option. Fifty-three metal-on-metal resurfacings in 46 patients under age 30 were performed. Patients had a variety of etiologies, and were followed clinically and radiographically with mean follow-up of… Continue reading →

Metal-Metal Articulation by Dr. Schmalzried

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http://ryortho.com/2013/02/metal-metal-articulation-maloney-v-schmalzried/ CCJR Debate February 10th, 2013 Dr. Schmalzried explained that "The benefits of metal-metal are well known: high stability because of the large diameter, low wear potential, and they are unbreakable. The thin monoblock sockets allow for resurfacing with acetabular bone conservation. One of the risks is a higher loosening rate  …   Another is that… Continue reading →

Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act Signed

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Updated 7/14/2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2012 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the signing of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act Today, the President signed into law S. 3187, the "Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act." This legislation, which passed both… Continue reading →