THE APPEAL LETTER TO CIGNA (NAU IS "national appeals unit") Dear CIGNA NAU: I have received your written notice, dated Aug. 27, 2004, denying my initial request for pre-authorization for left hip surface arthroplasty. With this letter and attachments, the request is being re-submitted for further consideration as an appeal of the initial denial. I…
Continue reading →Bone density of the femoral neck following Birmingham Hip Resurfacing A 2-year prospective study in 27 hips 10/31/09 Link http://pdfserve.informaworld.com/509466_768420410_917526316.pdf Authors: Nick J. Cooke a; Lauren Rodgers b; David Rawlings c; Andrew W. McCaskie d; James P. Holland d Affiliations: a North Tees and Hartlepool Hospital, b Statistics Department, University of Newcastle, …
Continue reading →Updated 6/25/2012 Thomas P. Schmalzried, MD, presented his experience at the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction San Diego 2012 meeting… Although there has been no standard of review established in the United States, Schmalzried noted routine follow-up should be considered good practice… …Schmalzried mentioned the special risks inherent in metal-on-metal hip replacements, including higher monoblock…
Continue reading →Medium Term Serum Cobalt and Chromium Levels in Patients with Metal-metal Resurfacing NOTE: This paper was presented at the New Trends of Joint Reconstructive Surgery 2002 Meeting, comparing serum levels in a control group, conventional THR, McKee Farrar, MOM Hip Resurfacing, and MOM THR (Sulzer), which concluded that metal ion levels are higher at 1…
Continue reading →Updated 12/12/2012 I would like to comment, mostly for the people new to hip resurfacing, about the negative NY Times articles and other media against hip resurfacing. All of this information is one sided. The authors and some surgeons have an agenda against hip resurfacing. The retention rate of the BHR and other devices has…
Continue reading →Terry had his first hip done by Mr. Ronan Treacy ( colleague of Mr. Minn) in 2001. We had seen doctors in both the U.S and the U.K for months before this and had only been told to wait as he was young for traditional hip replacement. We were thrilled with the result of the…
Continue reading →Updated 1/8/09 Presented at the 2nd Annual Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Course in LA Oct. 2008 By: John Fisher Co-Authors: Ian Leslie, Sophie Williams, Eileen Ingham, Graham Isaac Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering University of Leeds Background: There are considerable variations in metal ion levels and metallic wear rates in patients with metal on…
Continue reading →FDA Approved in US Updated 11/9/09 Prevalence of associated deformities and hip pain in patients with cam-type femoroacetabular impingement 2009Link Click Here to Read Complete ArticleD. Allen, MSc, FRCS, Ed(Trauma & Orth), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1; P. E. Beaulé, MD, FRCS C, Associate Professor2; O. Ramadan, MD, Resident Adult Reconstruction Service2; and S. Doucette, MSc, Statistician2…
Continue reading →Guidelines by the American Dental Association and Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Updated 12/8/2012 December 18, 2012 Evidence Insufficient to Recommend Routine Antibiotics for Joint Replacement Patients Who Undergo Dental Procedures New, collaborative evidence-based guideline proposes Rosemont, Ill. – The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Dental Association (ADA) found that there is…
Continue reading →What Surgical Approach do you Use? I like the posterior approach for the excellent exposure that it provides (which is critical for the positioning of the implants) and the ease of recovery for the patient. There are some who believe a trochanteric flip (Ganz osteotomy) or anterolateral approach are better for the blood supply, but…
Continue reading →Guidelines by the American Dental Association and Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Updated 6/16/08 Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients with Total Joint Replacements An expert panel of dentists, orthopaedic surgeons and infectious disease specialists, convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) performed a thorough review of all available…
Continue reading →LBHR Dr. Rogerson WI December 2006 I had a left BHR on December 14, 2006. My surgery was performed by Dr. John Rogerson, at Meriter Hospital in Madison Wisconsin. One of the unique features of this procedure was the rehab. It is called “Hip Hab”. It’s a wonderful 5 day rehab program based on the…
Continue reading →Return to FAQ LIST Dr. Bose:It is a commonly used statement that a BHR is as ‘stable’ as a normal hip. However this is a highly qualified statement. This statement is true only if the following criteria are met: 1. Native angles, inclination , offsets and all anatomical parameters have to be replicated.. If…
Continue reading →by DR. G. Balasubramanian Date:07/01/2007 HEALTHWATCH Revolutionary surgery Hip resurfacing: Fewer risks, more benefits. ARTHRITIS of the hip joint is a common problem in India. It occurs due to damage to the joint from various conditions such as Osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis), avascular necrosis (death of the bone due to lack of blood supply),…
Continue reading →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 →RBHR April 9, 2007 Dr. Snyder Hi everyone, I am two weeks post op. Before going into the details, I want to thank everyone on this site for your insight and guidance. I know I am not the oldest man to get a resurf, but at 73, I may be one of the oldest members…
Continue reading →Causes of Early Failure in a Multicenter Clinical Trial of Hip Resurfacing Link Paul R. Kim, MD, FRCSC, Paul E. Beaulé, MD, FRCSC, G. Yves La Laflamme, MD, FRCSC, Michael Dunbar, MD, FRCSC September 2008 Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes and possible causes of early failure in…
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…
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