Will My Incision Feel Strange After Surgery?
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READ COMPLETE ARTICLE Florian-D. Naal, MD*, Nicola A. Maffiuletti, PhD, Urs Munzinger, MD and Otmar Hersche, MD From the Joint Center, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland Published on May 1, 2007 Background: No information is available concerning patients’ sports activity after hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Hypothesis: Patients treated by hip resurfacing arthroplasty will be able to achieve a high level of sports activity. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: We surveyed 112 patients by |
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 after implantation. I know that most other high volume hip resurfacing surgeons have a similar experience. The revisions were straightforward and the patient enjoyed the same rapid and complete recovery as if she had |
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Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty study 2010 Updated 3/23/2010 |
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether compliance and rehabilitative efforts were predictors of early clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was utilized to collect information from 147 resurfacing patients, who were operated on by a single surgeon, regarding their level of commitment to rehabilitation following surgery. Patients were followed for |
Mark Edwards – World’s First BHR Patient – Right BHR (July 1997)
First Ever BHR Patient
Mr. McMinn’s first BHR patient Mark Edwards came for his 15 year follow-up consultation in 2012. He regularly swims and skis commenting, “I’m delighted that my hip resurfacing has allowed me to lead an active lifestyle. There seems to be no deterioration in hip function 15 years on.”
View Video here http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/mark-edwards-first-birmingham-hip-resurfacing.html
Great news for hip resurfacing.