Your most asked questions answered by doctors Why is Hip Resurfacing better then a Total Hip Replacement? Dr. De Smet "Theoretic advantages are less bone destruction, less bone resection, normal femoral loading, avoidance of stress shielding, maximum proprioceptive feedback, and restoration of normal anatomy. In addition, reduced risk of dislocation, less leg inequality problems, and…
Continue reading →Updated 10/28/2012 Read Complete Article by clicking below: https://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 →"Results of resurfacing patient survey conducted on the Yahoo Surface Hippy online forum between Oct 16 – Dec 20, 2007. There were approximately 850 responses which included approximately 750 responses regarding post-op experiences. The oldest resurfacing was nearly 10 years old (April, 1998). About 65% of patients had surgeries based in the United States and…
Continue reading →"Results of resurfacing patient survey conducted on the Yahoo Surface Hippy online forum between Oct 16 – Dec 20, 2007. There were approximately 850 responses which included approximately 750 responses regarding post-op experiences. The oldest resurfacing was nearly 10 years old (April, 1998). About 65% of patients had surgeries based in the United States and…
Continue reading →A comparison of modern bearing types Dr. Thomas Gross 1/11/2011 As a patient there are four reasons you should consider a metal-on-metal bearing total hip replacement or resurfacing: 1. WEAR: Low. 2. BREAKAGE: Unbreakable bearing. 3. STABILITY: Maximum stability of the joint. Using a metal-on-metal bearing surface allows the manufacture of a large bearing hip joint…
Continue reading →Published on Jun 6, 2013 At The McMinn Centre on Thursday 6th June 2013, Derek McMinn, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and his colleagues are celebrating our 10th anniversary. Established in 2003, The McMinn Centre provides a permanent base for Mr McMinn’s surgical, teaching and research work, and is the first point of contact for patients looking…
Continue reading →Presented May 24, 2012 Dr. De Smet and his team presented the 10 to 13 year follow-up results of the BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure during the EFORT Congress in Berlin, Germany. Authors: Catherine Van Der Streeten, Damien Van Quickenborne, Bart De Roset and Koen De Smet The overall survival was 95.1% at 13 years…
Continue reading →Updated 2/10/2013 Antibiotics for Dental Work and Hip Surgery 2012 Recommendations Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Bacteremia in Patients with Joint Replacements by AAOS 2009 Antiobiotics and Dental Work Recommendations 2008
Continue reading →Updated 2/10/09 This is a transcript of a Live Chat in the Surface Hippy Chat Room with Dr. Rogerson on February 9, 2009 [Pat Walter Moderator] 8:07 pm: Hello Dr. Rogerson[Dr. Rogerson] 8:08 pm: Hi Pat[Pat Walter Moderator] 8:08 pm: Thanks for taking time to chat with us. [hipster58] 8:09 pm: I’ve been told that…
Continue reading →THE INFLUENCE OF MALPOSITIONING OF THE COMPONENTS R. De Haan, MD, Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery1; P. A. Campbell, PhD, Research Scientist2; E. P. Su, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon3; and K. A. De Smet, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon4 1 University Hospital Brussels, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium. 2 J. Vernon Luck Snr MD, Orthopaedic Research Centre, Orthopaedic Hospital/University…
Continue reading →Bone Healing by Dr. Michael Broder Updated 8/17/2011 Introduction by Patricia Walter: Occasionally people have hip device failures due to pushing too hard right after surgery or doing hard impact sports or activities too soon. There are stories of people with hip resurfacings that required revisions to THRs. Dr. Broder, a hip resurfacing patient and…
Continue reading →Smith & Nephew Press Conference about the Safety and Effectiveness of Hip Resurfacing with the BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device Updated 5/6/2010 Smith & Nephew Press Conference about the Safety and Effectiveness of Hip Resurfacing with the BHR – Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Device Review by Patricia WalterMay 6, 2010Introduction: Joseph M. DeVivo, President of…
Continue reading →Updated 3/21/2011 U.S. FDA to Collect Adverse Event Data Despite UK Recall of Metal Hip Implants http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=14568&articleId=135224 Quality problems with metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacement systems, like Johnson & Johnson (J&J)’s ASR devices, may not be as widespread as UK data indicates, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. National Joint Registry of England and…
Continue reading →Hospitals more specialized in orthopedic surgery show better outcomes for hip and knee replacement February 17, 2010 Click Here to read full articleA recent study of Medicare data by University of Iowa investigators indicates that hospitals with a higher degree of orthopedic specialization provide better outcomes for patients undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery. The…
Continue reading →by Nicole Cutler Prednisone and MassageBy Nicole Cutler One of the most often presented conditions that massage therapists encounter is chronic pain, making pain management and relief a chief goal of a massage session. Sometimes though, regular massage therapy may not be enough to relieve this kind of pain, and clients may rely on traditional…
Continue reading →Left Hip 2005 Right Hip 2006 Dr. Stachniw Lt Hip resurfacing 2005 and Rt Hip resurfacing 2006 by Dr. Myron Stachniw My name is Amy Thunhorst. I am now 48 yrs old and had severe arthritis in both my hips for several years. Unless you’ve experienced the pain associated with arthritis, it’s hard to…
Continue reading →Hip resurfacing patients with groin pain report improved results Read Complete Article by clicking here Illical E. HSS J. 2012. doi:10.1007/s11420-012-9299-3. October 11, 2012 A cohort of patients who experienced groin pain after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing reported improved outcomes at mid-term follow-up, according to recent research. "Groin pain post hip resurfacing has a multi-factorial etiology…
Continue reading →Return to FAQ LIST Dr. De Smet Mr. McMinn Dr. Balasubramanian Dr. Bose Dr. Bernabe Dr. Amstutz Dr. Su Dr. Pritchett Dr. De Smet Theoretic advantages are less bone destruction, less bone resection, normal femoral loading, avoidance of stress shielding, maximum proprioceptive feedback, and restoration of normal anatomy. In addition, reduced risk of dislocation, less…
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