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…
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Continue reading →RBHR January 2007 Dr. Klug Re: Dr. Klug in CA Hi Pat. I just wanted to contribute my info also regarding my surgery with Dr. Klug (Roseville California, just outside of Sacramento California). He performed a resurfacing on my right hip 03Jan2007. Dr. Klug is my HERO! Not only do I feel that he is…
Continue reading →FAQ LIST Mr. McMinn: The evidence from a DEXA study on BHR patients published from Japan is that the bone density in the proximal femur returns to normal 1 year after operation. The at-risk period for femoral neck fracture following the BHR is in the 6 months after surgery. I advise patients not to…
Continue reading →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 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Dr. De SmetShould I use a heating pad or ice packs? We prefer ice packs, although both are effective to relieve pain. Both can be harmful in direct contact with the skin. It can damage the skin and even cause a severe burn. Never sleep with a heating pad on your hip. Ice can be…
Continue reading →Posted April 26, 2012 An independent series D. W. Murray, FRCS, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Professor1 ; G. Grammatopoulos, MRCS, Orthopaedic Registrar1 ; H. Pandit, DPhil, FRCS, Orthopaedic Surgeon1 ; R. Gundle, DPhil, FRCS, Orthopaedic Surgeon2 ; H. S. Gill, DPhil, Lecturer in Orthopaedic Engineering1 ; and P. McLardy-Smith, FRCS, Orthopaedic Surgeon2 Abstract Recent events have…
Continue reading →Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ferrante 2007 READ Peter’s Complete Blog about his decision to have hip resurfacing, his surgery and his post-op recovery by clicking here. Welcome and Background I’m starting this blog 19 days after enjoying Birmingham hip resurfacing. My goal is to record my experience with this procedure, including my decision to go…
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