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Follow-up, revision parameters for metal-on-metal hip implants outlined

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Updated 6/25/2012 Thomas P. Schmalzried, MD, presented his experience at the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction San Diego 2012 meeting… Although there has been no standard of review established in the United States, Schmalzried noted routine follow-up should be considered good practice… …Schmalzried mentioned the special risks inherent in metal-on-metal hip replacements, including higher monoblock… Continue reading →

Antiobiotics for dental work after hip resurfacing 2012

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Guidelines by the American Dental Association and Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  Updated 12/8/2012 December 18, 2012 Evidence Insufficient to Recommend Routine Antibiotics for Joint Replacement Patients Who Undergo Dental Procedures New, collaborative evidence-based guideline proposes Rosemont, Ill. – The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Dental Association (ADA) found that there is… Continue reading →

Dental Work After Hip Resurfacing: Antibiotic Guidelines

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Guidelines by the American Dental Association and Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  Updated 6/16/08 Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients with Total Joint Replacements An expert panel of dentists, orthopaedic surgeons and infectious disease specialists, convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) performed a thorough review of all available… Continue reading →

Dr. Gross Chat on February 17, 2009

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Updated 2/18/09 This is a transcript of a Live Chat in the Surface Hippy Chat Room with Dr. Gross on February 17, 2009 [Chuck] 7:01 pm: Hi Dr. Gross, what do you know about Mid Head resection surgeries –  when do you think they will be approved here and can they be used for revisions… Continue reading →

Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Bacteremia in Patients with Joint Replacements by AAOS

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Updated 2/7/2010 February 2009 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons READ COMPLETE ARTICLE BY CLICKING HERE This statement provides recommendations to supplement practitioners in their clinical judgment regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with a joint prosthesis. It is not intended as the standard of care nor as a substitute for clinical judgment as it is impossible… Continue reading →

Scott Tinley hip resurfacing with Dr. Rogerson 2007.

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BHR  December 13, 2007 Dr. Rogerson Updated 8/25/09 Scott Tinley was one of the most prolific triathletes of all time, competing in and winning hundreds of triathlons all over the globe. Scott has been suffering through hip problems for a number of years and recently decided to have his hip resurfaced on Thursday, December 13th… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing – what is it and who is a hip resurfacing candidate?

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There are currently two basic surgery options available for hip replacement, a Hip Resurfacing or a Total Hip Replacement.  A total hip replacement, THR, has been the gold standard for many years. THR is major surgery that can result in a long post-op recovery and often limits your activities depending on the type… Continue reading →

Metal Ions in Offspring after hip resurfacing

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Study of cobalt and chromium levels in offspring of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants   Updated 11/9/09 03/09/2010"You Have Your MoM’s Ions" Study finds elevated levels of cobalt and chromium in offspring of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants NEW ORLEANS, LA Hip replacement patients with metal-on-metal (MoM) implants (both the socket and hip ball are… Continue reading →

The anterolateral approach

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The anterolateral approach leads to less disruption of the femoral head-neck blood supply than the posterior approach during hip resurfacing 2007 R. Steffen, MRCS, Clinical Research Fellow1; K. O’Rourke, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon2; H. S. Gill, DPhil, University Research Lecturer1; and D. W. Murray, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1 1 Nuffield Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University… Continue reading →

Surgical Approach by Mr. Mcminn

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Surgical Approach by Mr. McMinn I started back in 1991 with the antero-lateral approach to the hip for resurfacing. At that time we were worried about blood supply to the femoral head and on theoretical grounds the antero-lateral approach preserved the blood supply well. For many patients the approach was satisfactory but there were some… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Still an Excellent Option by Dr. Raimund Voelker

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Updated 3/15/2013 Hip Resurfacing Still an Excellent Option by Dr. Raimund Voelker There has been a big hype about and towards hip resurfacing and now there is a big hype against metal-on-metal. As a specialized hip surgeon it is quite easy to see the differences in all conclusions and recommendations. The problems with stemmed metal-on-metal… Continue reading →

Painful Metal-on-metal Hip Resurfacing Study 2009

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The painful metal-on-metal hip resurfacing 2009 A. J. Hart, FRCSG(Orth), Clinical Senior Lecturer & Honorary Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1; S. Sabah, BSc, Medical Student1; J. Henckel, MRCS, Clinical Research Fellow & Specialist Registrar in Orthopaedics1; A. Lewis, FRCS(Orth), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1; J. Cobb, FRCS, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery1; B. Sampson, MRSC, CChem, Director of Supraregional Trace… Continue reading →

Ernie LBHR July 2008 Dr. Jinnah

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 LBHR    July 2008    Dr. Jinnah Osteo Arthritis took it’s toll over the years and wore my A** out to the point of getting fitted for new parts. It has been an adventure that has taken over 18 months from Diagnosis to surgery. I was limping along for up to 5 years prior to that… Continue reading →

Steve Goulet Cormet Dr. Kreuzer 12/10/2008

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Cormet  Dr. Kreuzer  12/10/2008   Greetings from Houston, Texas! On December 10, 2008 I had a Cormet Hip Resurfacing prosthesis using the direct anterior approach performed by Dr. Stefan Kreuzer.  The anterior direct approach (also known as "Smith Peteresen") is relatively rare in the U.S. as many surgeons have not yet been trained with this… Continue reading →