Updated 10/2/2014 Metal-on-metal (MoM), ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC), and ceramicized metal-on-polyethylene (CMoP) bearings all were developed as a reaction to the well recognized mediocre long-term results with metal-on-polyethylene hips in younger, more active patients.Polyethylene wear increases with increased activity and load, and often elicits an aggressive response from the body where loosening and bone loss occurs (osteolysis),… Continue reading →
Updated 2/18/09 This is a transcript of a Live Chat in the Surface Hippy Chat Room with Dr. Gross on February 17, 2009 [Chuck] 7:01 pm: Hi Dr. Gross, what do you know about Mid Head resection surgeries – when do you think they will be approved here and can they be used for revisions… Continue reading →
Updated 4/23/2013 Perspective Patients and Patients often ask if the stem of the acetabular component of the BHR is cemented. The stem itself is not, the cement is placed into the cup of the component. An explanation from Mr. McMinn’s "Modern Hip Resurfacing" book explains the process: Page 286 Chapter 22 Implanation of the Femoral… Continue reading →
Updated 3/10/2010 Dear Pat, Thank you for the work you do, it helps so many. Computer aided navigation is an interesting concept. However, there is no evidence that it leads to better clinical outcomes and fewer failures. On the other hand, there is ample evidence that surgeon experience has a dramatic effect on outcomes and… Continue reading →
Updated 10/25/2014 Many countries have National Registries that keep statistics about all orthopedic surgeries performed and medical devices used. They include excellent information about hip resurfacing results. National Joint Replacement Registry of Australia National Joint Registry of England, Wales and Northern Ireland NZ Joint Registry The National Registries are often long, technical and very detailed… Continue reading →
Over the last couple of months I began to occasionally have some mild groin pain and popping of the hip. I contacted Dr Ure and x-rays were ordered. After nearly two months, and several phone calls to his office for the results, Dr Ure finally contacted me. Per his chart document he stated… Continue reading →
Updated 4/30/09 Was standing on my good leg, operated leg was at about a 90 degree angle while I put some cream on my knee. Probably bent forward and flexed my hip a bit, the operated side knee rotated in and I started to fall. Tried to push with the operated leg to right myself,… Continue reading →