Surgical Approach by Joint Replacement Institute of Los Angeles, CA

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What are the differences between the posterior and anterior surgical approaches? Recovery is quicker with the posterior approach because no important muscle groups are sectioned. The posterior approach is also well-suited for patients who are large, well muscled or who require special techniques to implant the hip resurfacing socket. To improve stability and reduce the… Continue reading →

Dr. Mont Live Chat September 17, 2008

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Updated 9/17/08 [Pat Walter Moderator] 7:58 pm: Welcome Dr. Mont. Thank You for giving your time [Chuck] 7:58 pm: How bad would bone spurs have to be to preclude someone from having a hip resurfacing? [Dr. Mont] 7:59 pm: For Chuck—Bone spurs on femoral neck are not a contraindication for resurfacing–but obviously each x-ray would… Continue reading →

Peter Kay Response to Metal Ion Level Test

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Updated 3/14/2013 Peter Kay Response to Metal Ion Level Test for MOM in UK after FDA update    1/2013 I think overall, from the U.K. perspective, metal-on-metal has been a real problem. (For) most surgeons in the United Kingdom, our usage of metal-on-metal hip replacements has dwindled to almost nothing because we cannot really find any… Continue reading →

John Williamson Insurance Appeal Letter at Surface Hippy

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Appeal Letter to Insurance Company John Williamson January 17, 2006 Harvard Pilgrim Health Care 1600 Crown Colony Drive Quincy MA 02169-9777 Re: Appeal of denied coverage, HP0412161-00 Dear HPHC Representative: I am requesting for voluntary member reconsideration. Following is an explanation of my medical condition and history. In a letter dated December 23, 2005, HPHP… Continue reading →

Ted Wilson RASR Jan 05 Dr. Antoniou THR MOM May 07

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RASR Jan 05 Antoniou (Montreal) R THR MOM May 07 Greidanus (Vancouver) Link  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/surfacehippy/message/112906 Hello Everybody, Just an update with good news. I saw Dr. Greidanus for my 2 month follow up. He declared that I now have no restrictions allowing for a return to cross trainers, stairmasters, bicycles, and even tennis. I was referred… Continue reading →

Dr. Su responds to recent Lancvet Article about failoure rates

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Updated 10/27/2012 Read Complete Article by Clicking HereI would like to take this opportunity to comment on the Lancet article, "Failure rates of metal-on-metal hip resurfacings: analysis of data from the National Joint Registry for England and Wales", by Professor AW Blom, published on October 2, 2012. First of all, this is an observational scientific… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing for Women by Dr. Gross 2013

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Dedicated to the memory of Vicky Marlow, a women’s advocate for hip resurfacing Updated 3/7/2013 Hip Resurfacing for Women Dedicated to the memory of Vicky Marlow, a women’s advocate for hip resurfacing. Thomas P Gross MD  Grossortho.com  prepared on 3/1/2013 PDF of Article is Available here: http://www.surfacehippy.info/pdf/Hip-Resurfacing-for-Women-Dr-Gross-2013.pdf There has been extensive recent negative media attention… Continue reading →

Jane’s BHR Revision to a THR Failed BHR & Surgeon Experience

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Failed BHR & Surgeon Experience Failed BHR & surgeon experience August 02, 2008 I am 18 months post LBHR and I am posting today with the hope that I can spare anyone contemplating the resurfacing procedure the consequences of choosing a surgeon with insufficient experience. I chose a surgeon who had only recently trained in… Continue reading →

Explain the Different Type of Anesthesia by Dr. Michael Broder

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by Dr. Michael Broder Return to FAQ LIST Dr. Michael Broder There has been some recent confusion about different types of surgical anesthesia. This is a summary of information which I hope is helpful. Orthopedic and other surgeons generally work with an anesthesiologist, a specialist in Perioperative Medicine. This is care of a patient prior… Continue reading →

Dr. Mont Live Chat July 16, 2008

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Updated 7/16/08 This is a transcript of a Live Chat in the Surface Hippy Chat Room with Dr. Mont on July 16, 2008 Welcome! You have entered [Hip Resurfacing] at 7:31 pm [Hip Resurfacing]: Dr. Mont has entered at 7:51 pm [L. Thomas] 7:54 pm: I am interested in hip resurfacing. I am having hip… Continue reading →

Incision Length by Dr. Lichtblau

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7/03/08  Dr. Lichtblau of QuebecThe anterior vs. posterior debate isn’t going to be resolved by one study of electrode blood flow. Most surgeons would agree that blood flow to the femoral head (most of which comes backwards via the femoral neck) is theoretically better preserved through an anterior approach. Much of this info comes from… Continue reading →

85% of Patients Leave Hospital within 24 hours of Surgery

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Updated 10/1/2014 Hip resurfacing and single compartment knee replacement patients at home within 24 hours by Dr. Kohn of Australia Click Here to Read Original Link Patients with osteoarthritis are not ill – this is the fundamental principle on which we have established a treatment concept in line with the patients’ needs in the Joint… Continue reading →

Risk Factors for Inflammatory Pseudotumour Formation Study

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Updated 12/21/09 Abstract: Risk factors for inflammatory pseudotumour formation following hip resurfacing Complete Study http://www.jbjs.org.uk/cgi/content/abstract/91-B/12/1566 S. Glyn-Jones, MA, FRCS(Orth), DPhil, Senior Lecturer, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1; H. Pandit, FRCS(Orth), Senior Clinical Fellow1; Y.-M. Kwon, FRCS(Orth), FRACS(Orth), Research Fellow1; H. Doll, MSc, DPhil, Senior Medical Statistician2; H. S. Gill, BEng, DPhil, University Lecturer in Orthopaedic Engineering1; and… Continue reading →