Original Article Here A new study about adverse reactions to metal debris after Metal on Metal THR and Hip Resurfacing shows the current follow-up guidelines worldwide are not cost effective or evidence-based. The follow-up guidelines for metal-on-metal (MoM) hip arthroplasty and hip resurfacing from five worldwide authorities worldwide, including the U.K. were included. … Continue reading →
Published on Jul 24, 2015 Diyna has always been strong. Extreme hip pain got to be too much – even for her. She underwent hip resurfacing, a bone-conserving procedure that makes it possible for young, active patients to continue doing what they love. Now Diyna never skips a workout.
Continue reading →Published on Oct 11, 2013 Right hip resurfacing done by Dr. Thomas Gross. Walking and a couple exercises were all that were allowed up until 6 weeks.
Continue reading →Sign McMinn Center Petition to Smith & Nephew PLC: Reversal of decision to withdraw Birmingham Hip Resurfacing implants for women by clicking on link below: Click Here to Sign Petition The McMinn Centre has been overwhelmed by contact from concerned male and female patients who are devastated by Smith & Nephew’s decision … Continue reading →
September 24, 2015 I just wanted to check in and show my recent yoga photo. I’ve come so far in the past two years and most can’t believe I am a bilateral hip patient. I recently completed my 200 hour yoga teacher certification. My ROM and flexibility is really great … Continue reading →
Before my bilateral resurfacing surgery on Oct 9, I posted to this website several times w/ questions and concerns. Many folks here took the time to respond and I was even able to speak with several people that had undergone bilateral resurfacing. All of this information was very, very helpful for someone, such as myself,…
Continue reading →Primary Total Resurfacing Hip Replacement Demographics There have been 14,901 total resurfacing procedures reported to the Registry, an additional 603 procedures, compared to the last report. The use of resurfacing hip replacement in Australia continues to decline. The number of procedures reported in 2011 was 39.7% less than in 2010 and 68.5% less compared to…
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Continue reading →Autor Type n Findings Glyn-Jones et al 7 RSA 22 Femoral migration < 0.2mm at 2 Years Itayem et al 8 RSA 20 Vertical migration femoral component < 0.01mm at 5 Years Vertical migration acetabular component < 0.03mm at 5 Years Kishida et al 9 BMD 26 BMD preserved / improved in proximal femur at 2 years…
Continue reading →The clinical implications of elevated blood metal ion concentrations in asymptomatic patients with MoM hip resurfacings: a cohort study David J Langton, Raghavendra P Sidaginamale, Thomas J Joyce, Shonali Natu, Peter Blain, Robert Drysdale Jefferson, Stephen Rushton, Antoni V F Nargol Full Study Here 10.1136/ bmjopen-2012-001541 January 31, 2014 Objective: To determine whether elevated blood…
Continue reading →Nicholas M. Brown, MD; Jared R. H. Foran, MD; Craig J. Della Valle, MD May 2013 The purpose of this study was to compare total hip arthroplasty (THA) and hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) with regard to the amount of acetabular bone stock removed and the ability to restore leg length and offset. Anteroposterior pelvis…
Continue reading →Two-year serum metal ion levels in minimally invasive total conservative hip resurfacing: preliminary results of a prospective study Tai SM1, Millard N, Munir S, Jenabzadeh AR, Walter LR, Walter WL. Complete Study http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25288230 Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip resurfacings have been associated with the potential development of metallic debris and its associated pathology. Serum cobalt and chromium…
Continue reading →RBHR Dr. Rogerson June 26,2008 About Spencer: I’ve done triathlons for the past 20 years. I had a bicycle crash about 20 yrs ago which started my OA on my right hip. I had to stop running about 4 yrs ago and decided to get RBHR this year, 2008. I had my pedal stoke analyzed…
Continue reading →November 21, 2013 NICE draft guidance update on hip replacement and resurfacing recommends more reliable artificial joints NICE is updating its guidance on providing people who need hip replacements with the right prosthesis for their requirements. The updated draft recommendations include a stricter benchmark for the quality of hip prostheses, proposing that the new joint…
Continue reading →Updated 11/29/2012 Thomas P. Gross, MD 13 years experience. Over 3000 cases. For more information: www.grossortho.com A recent Article in the Lancet medical journal has criticized hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) as less durable than cemented 28mm total hip replacement (THR). I take exception to the inappropriate conclusion that the authors drew from this highly flawed…
Continue reading →Updated 6/15/09 Note by Patricia Walter: Sometimes hip resurfacing surgeons are not specific when they are talking about the "anterior approach to surgery" since this can include the Direct Anterior Approach, the Anterolateral Approach and other variations. The surgeons using the posterior approach often refer to the "anterior approach" incorrectly to include all types of…
Continue reading →Updated 7/19/2015 June 4, 2015 Smith & Nephew … is therefore removing (BHR) small sizes and updating the IFU to contraindicate the BHR for women. "However, the revision rates associated with men requiring femoral head sizes 46mm or smaller and with all women patients exceed the current benchmark established by the UK National Institute for…
Continue reading →Life at Six Weeks Other Posts by Lynn This Is What It Means To Be Healed June In Belgium – My Second BHR What It Is Like Having Surgery In Belgium Life At Home 6 Weeks After My First BHR Surgery The only words to describe me are, JUST PLAIN HAPPY! This is life, this…
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