Don’t take chances after hip replacement surgery by Patricia Walter

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1/17/2012 Changing a tire at two weeks post op is not a good idea. We often forget that we are healing after major surgery and do things without thinking. Please think before doing any strenuous activities shortly after surgery. I think the people who do "really dumb things" realize it very quickly! Anyone that had… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Survey P2

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"Results of resurfacing patient survey conducted on the Yahoo Surface Hippy online forum between Oct 16 – Dec 20, 2007. There were approximately 850 responses which included approximately 750 responses regarding post-op experiences. The oldest resurfacing was nearly 10 years old (April, 1998). About 65% of patients had surgeries based in the United States and… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Survey P1

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"Results of resurfacing patient survey conducted on the Yahoo Surface Hippy online forum between Oct 16 – Dec 20, 2007. There were approximately 850 responses which included approximately 750 responses regarding post-op experiences. The oldest resurfacing was nearly 10 years old (April, 1998). About 65% of patients had surgeries based in the United States and… Continue reading →

Marla Jacobson hip resurfacing with Dr. Gross 2006 at Surface Hippy

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The Big Event by  Marla Jacobson 2006 Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Gross Other Information by Marla Research & Decision Making Preparations The Big Event Coming Home and Surviving at Home 1. Rent a car you’ll be comfortable driving in.  We flew into Charlotte, SC, and Columbia is about 90 minutes away.  I had a hard… Continue reading →

A Safe Zone for Acetabular Component Position in Metal-On-Metal Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty

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Updated 11/11/2012 A Safe Zone for Acetabular Component Position in Metal-On-Metal Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty THOMAS P. GROSS, MD,  FEI LIU, PHD MIDLANDS ORTHOPAEDICS, P.A. COLUMBIA, SC, USA Read Full Study by Clicking Here ABSTRACT: Background: Adverse wear reaction after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing has been described as a new failure mechanism. Established causes include poor implant… Continue reading →

What is the Best Bearing Type? Dr. Thomas Gross 2011

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A comparison of modern bearing types Dr. Thomas Gross 1/11/2011 As a patient there are four reasons you should consider a metal-on-metal bearing total hip replacement or resurfacing: 1. WEAR: Low. 2. BREAKAGE: Unbreakable bearing.  3. STABILITY: Maximum stability of the joint.  Using a metal-on-metal bearing surface allows the manufacture of a large bearing hip joint… Continue reading →

BHR implant survivorship, with 98.6% of men and 94.7% of women free from revision at 5 years

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BHR implant survivorship, with 98.6% of men and 94.7% of women free from revision at 5 years Edwin P. Su, MD, Lawrence Housman, MD, John Masonis, MD, John W. Noble, MD, C. Anderson Engh, MD March 31, 2014 Original Article Abstract  A prospective, multi-center postmarket approval study has been ongoing since May 2006 to assess safety and efficacy of… Continue reading →

Complications of Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Stachniw

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Read Dr. Stachniw’s Hip Resurfacing Story Possible Complications Complications are a horrible aspect of any type of surgery. They have to be recognized and if they happen, dealt with. They can be mild or devastating. They can happen in spite of most stringent precautions and are upsetting for the patient and the surgeon. Fortunately they… Continue reading →

Can Computer Assisted Surgery by used for Hip Resurfacing?

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Updated 2/24/2010 Mr. Justin Cobb I am Chair of Orthopaedics at Imperial College in London and have a research team working on nothing but hip resurfacing. Our particular interest is in doing the operation exactly right: we plan each operation with a CT scan, which enables us to plan precisely. We then navigate in surgery… Continue reading →

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. to Combine with Biomet, Inc. in Transaction Valued at $13.35 Billion 2014

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April 24, 2014 Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) (“Zimmer” or the “Company”) and Biomet, Inc.’s parent company (“Biomet”) today announced that their respective Boards of Directors have approved a definitive agreement under which Zimmer will acquire Biomet in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $13.35 billion, including the assumption of net… Continue reading →

3rd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course Sept. 4-5, 2009

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Updated 10/1/2014 Video Review of the 3rd Annual Hip Resurfacing Course I just returned home from the 3rd annual hip resurfacing course in Baltimore, MD on Sept. 4 -5, 2009. The course is presented each year to help new surgeons learn about hip resurfacing, to update existing hip resurfacing surgeons about changes in the field… Continue reading →

Geoff RBHR Dr. Gilbert 2007

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Dr. Gilbert successfully completed my BHR procedure on Monday October 29 at California Pacific Medical Center (PCMC) in San Francisco; I was his 80th BHR patient. He said my bone stock was strong, there were no complications and the follow-up xrays confirmed that the device was implemented perfectly. He said the osteoarthritis that was indicated… Continue reading →

Will Steroid Shots Injure My Hip?

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Return to FAQ LIST Cortisone Injections Into Joints Can Help or Harm By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Doctors often inject cortisone-type medications into painful damaged joints and tendons. Single injections can relieve pain and swelling and appear to be safe, but repeated injections can damage joints and delay healing. Scientists in Greece injected cortisone-type drugs repeatedly… Continue reading →

The McMinn Centre Celebrating 10th Anniversary June 2013

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Published on Jun 6, 2013 At The McMinn Centre on Thursday 6th June 2013, Derek McMinn, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and his colleagues are celebrating our 10th anniversary. Established in 2003, The McMinn Centre provides a permanent base for Mr McMinn’s surgical, teaching and research work, and is the first point of contact for patients looking… Continue reading →

Dr. Mont Live Chat July 30, 2008

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Updated 7/31/08 This is a transcript of a Live Chat in the Surface Hippy Chat Room with Dr. Mont on July 30, 2008 Dr. Mont will answer questions about your specific hip problem if you send him your information and x-rays.  You can email him at  Rhondamont@aol.com You must include your phone number because he… Continue reading →

Can I Have an MRI after Hip Resurfacing?

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Return to FAQ LIST   Dr. RubinsteinCan I have an MRI after I had a hip resurfacing? This is a question many people ask after having a hip resurfacing. This is Dr. Rubinstein’s answer: MRI is perfectly safe with any orthopaedic implant (joint replacements, fracture hardware screws and others). The implants may degrade the picture… Continue reading →

Minimum 10 Year Survival and Outcome of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – An Independent Series by Dr. De Smet 2012

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Presented May 24, 2012 Dr. De Smet and his team presented the 10 to 13 year follow-up results of the BHR Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure during the EFORT Congress in Berlin, Germany. Authors: Catherine Van Der Streeten, Damien Van Quickenborne, Bart De Roset and Koen De Smet The overall survival was 95.1% at 13 years… Continue reading →