Wright Medical Conserve Plus Hip Resurfacing Device
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Anterolateral Approach to Surgery by Dr. Mont
Updated 9/14/08 The choice of approach to use for resurfacing has received much attention and I believe extra "hype." In multiple studies now published, there are no reported clinical differences in the short term and up to ten years of follow-up between anterior and posterior approaches. I believe that any approach can be used and… Continue reading →
Choosing between hip resurfacing and THR by Dr. Brockwell
April 2013 What are the alternatives to hip replacement for arthritis of the hip? First line treatment: 1. Physiotherapy to learn ‘joint protection’. 2. Swimming or cycling each morning to ‘loosen up’ the hip. 3. Soft soled shoes and avoiding impact. 4. Diet rich in Omega 3 (essentially a fish diet – OK for people… Continue reading →
Cobalt And Chromium Ion Levels Patients with Hip Resurfacing Prosthesis
Cobalt And Chromium Ion Levels In Patients With a Metal On Metal Hip Resurfacing Prosthesis AAOS San Diego Convention Center, Sails Pavilion 2007 Adult Reconstruction Hip Michael Dunbar, MD, PhD Halifax NS Canada (a) G Yves Laflamme, MD ,FRCS Montreal QC Canada (a) Paul E Beaule, MD Ottawa ON Canada (a,e) Anna Conway, MSc (n)… Continue reading →
Smith & Nephew THR Femur Component for BHR Revisions
Updated 1/7/2013 Smith & Nephew Announcement about THR femur component for BHR revisions 9/2012 Why was there a modification to the indications for use for the BIRMINGHAM HIP Modular Head? We have modified the indications for use of the BIRMINGHAM HIP Modular Head after a careful review of available data and the decreased utilization of… Continue reading →
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing 5 year Study by Mr. Fordyce
Birmingham hip resurfacing arthroplasty 2008 Click here to visit original link A SERIES OF 110 CONSECUTIVE HIPS WITH A MINIMUM FIVE-YEAR CLINICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL FOLLOW-UP G. N. A. Heilpern, MRCS, Orthopaedic Specialist Registrar1; N. N. Shah, FRCS, Senior Clinical Fellow2; and M. J. F. Fordyce, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon3 1 King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill,… Continue reading →
Dr. Schmalzried Live Chat November 19, 2008
Updated 11/20/08 This is a transcript of a Live Chat in the Surface Hippy Chat Room with Dr. Schmalzried on November 19, 2008 [Pat Walter] 9:00 pm: I would like to welcome Dr. Schmalzried to the chat room. Thank You for taking time to be with us. [burch07] 8:51 pm: Could bursitis be the cause… Continue reading →
Chuck’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr.Stachniw 2006
Left Wright C+ October 31, 2006 Dr. Stachniw My experience was great. Dr. Stachniw, his staff, and especially Debra, who I guess is his nurse, are all very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, etc. The entire team, and that’s all the support personal at St. Mary’s (one of the hospitals in Galesburg Dr. Stachniw uses) also know… Continue reading →
Jeff Gaynor RBHR 2001 Mr. McMinn celebrates his 7 year anniversary
RBHR 2001 Mr. McMinn Updated 2/24/2012 10 Year Anniversary 2/23/2012 Just finished having my x-rays checked by McMinn (his Centre, actually, Chandra did the review and he was part of the team that did my surgery). I had the original operation on August 1, 2001. This makes me one of the longest-lived surface hippies. What… Continue reading →
How Old is the Oldest BHR?
Dr. De Smet How old is the BHR / Conserve Plus (C+) procedure?BHR procedure is developed in 1996/97. The first metal-on-metal resurfacing is from Feb. 1991. The resurfacing is already 40 years old, metal-on-metal is 40 years old (the oldest dates from 1938!). Both ideas were put together by Mr. McMinn in 1989. The… Continue reading →
Choosing Hip Resurfacing and Choosing a Doctor by Patricia Dukes
Subject: Can you help me decide if I should choose a hip resurfacing or a THR and what doctor to use You’ve found the right group to help you in your search. Most of us here have had resurfacing and we believe in it so much that we spend copious amounts of time trying to… Continue reading →
BHR Petition to S & N by Mr. McMinn
Today marks the eighteenth year of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) in clinical use! Learn about the McMin Center Here On 30th July 1997, Mr McMinn implanted the first Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) and the bone conserving prosthesis has continued to produce excellent results for both men and women – in experienced hands. Mr McMinn’s… Continue reading →
I Have Bone Cysts, Can I Have a Hip Resurfacing?
Return to FAQ LIST Updated 7/18/08 Dr. Rubinstein Dr. Bose Dr. Mont Dr. Vail Dr. Rubinstein Cysts are very common in arthritic hips and can usually be seen on x-rays. Most of the time they are not a problem with resurfacing because they are small and in the part of the bone removed… Continue reading →
Dr. Ball Interview
Updated 7/16/09 Scott Ball, MD -Trained with Amstutz 2006 200 Hip Resurfacings to date (200 w/ Dr. Amstutz) *** UCSD Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 200 West Arbor Drive San Diego, CA 92103 (858) 657-8200 Hillcrest (619) 534-6312 UCSD Dr. Ball Website Dr. Ball’s Medical Profile June 1, 2009 Dr. Scott Ball from UCSD Medical Center… Continue reading →
Dr. Poole Interview
Interviewed June 2009 by KTWB CH 7 Boise Idaho Updated 5/9/2011 Collin Poole, MD 550+ Hip Resurfacings Intermountain Orthopaedics 600 N. Robbins Road Boise, ID 83702 Phone: 208-383-0201 https://surfacehippy.info; Hip Resurfacing Governor "Butch" Otter KTWB TV CH 7 Colin E. Poole, M.D., A.A.O.S., A.B.O.S. Board Certified After graduating from medical school at the University… Continue reading →
Dr. Lopez Interview
Updated 2/10/2015 Dr Eugene Lopez – BHR Trained with Mr. Treacy 208 Hip Resurfacings to date*** Midwest Sports Medicine 901 W. Biesterfield Road Suite 300 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone: (877) 945-9090 Midwest Sports Medicine Website Dr. Lopez Interview EDUCATION AND TRAINING AAOS Board Certified, Orthopedic Surgery AAOS Board Certified, Sports Medicine Sports Medicine… Continue reading →
Dr. Schmitt Interview
Updated 6/22/2015 Dr. Philip Thomas Schmitt – BHR Trained Treacy 2006 3000 Hip Resurfacings to date Specialists in Orthopedic Surgery, P.L.L.C. Regional Specialty Center Huron Valley – Sinai Hospital 1 William Carls Drive, Ste 120 Commerce Township, MI 48382 PH: 248.937.4947 Hartland Millennium Center 11166 Highland Road Hartland, MI 48353 PH: 810.991.3300 email: clehrer@wefixbones.net http://www.wefixbones.net … Continue reading →
Dr. Raterman Interview
Updated 3/19/2014 Dr. Stephen Raterman – BHR Trained McMinn December 2005 1500 Hip Resurfacings to date*** 14547 Bruce B Downs Boulevard Tampa, FL 33613 813-979-0440 2nd office location 38107 Market Square Zephyrhills, FL 33542 813-780-1555 sraterman@floridamedicalclinic.com Website About Dr. Stephen Raterman Stephen Raterman, MD, is one of the most experienced Hip Resurfacing Surgeons in the… Continue reading →