How quickly will my bone heal?

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Return to FAQ LIST   Dr. Su For the socket, I believe it takes 3 to 6 months before the bone is fully grown onto the implant. I believe the femoral bone is something that continually remodels, since it is alive. I believe that it is weaker initially after surgery, but strengthens with gradual activity,… Continue reading →

What are the important angles of components in hip resurfacing

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Return to FAQ LIST Updated 1/2/2012   Mr. McMinn at the the McMinn Centre Malposition of the cup in relation to the head in such a way that the wear patch approaches the edge of bearing surface leads to excessive wear. Cup abduction (or Inclination) is a two dimensional assessment. Malposition in the third dimension… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Compared to Total Hip Replacement Functional Outcomes for 2 Years 2012

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Original Article:  January 30, 2012 This prospective observational study of 499 patients with hip resurfacing and 255 patients with total hip arthroplasty compared outcomes for 2 years. We used propensity scores to identify matched cohorts of 118 patients with hip resurfacing and 118 patients with total hip arthroplasty. We used these cohorts to compare… Continue reading →

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis by Patricia Walter

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by Patricia Walter 2008 Updated 10/1/2014 The word Arthritis is defined in the dictionary as "inflammation of the joint or joints." Inflammation is usually in the synovium. The amount of cartilage damage and inflammation varies with the type and stage of arthritis. Normally pain is caused by inflammation in the early stages of arthritis. The… Continue reading →

Surgical Robot Pilot Study in UK

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A new surgical robot is making medical undergraduates three times more accurate during practice hip operations, according to pilot study to be discussed at a conference this week (8 February 2008). Link News Website Delegates at the British Society for Computer Aided Orthopaedic Surgery Conference will hear that results from a pilot study saw graduates… Continue reading →

FDA to collect adverse event data 2011

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Updated 3/21/2011 U.S. FDA to Collect Adverse Event Data Despite UK Recall of Metal Hip Implants http://fdanews.com/newsletter/article?issueId=14568&articleId=135224 Quality problems with metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacement systems, like Johnson & Johnson (J&J)’s ASR devices, may not be as widespread as UK data indicates, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says. National Joint Registry of England and… Continue reading →

Short-term Results of BHR in US 2015

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Read Full Study Here August 20, 2015 Previous data on the survivorship of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) implant have come from design surgeons and large national databases outside of the United States, and there is a lack of reported outcomes of surface replacement arthroplasty from US centers. A retrospective study was undertaken of 1271… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing Article by Dr. Balasubramanian

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By Dr. G. Balasubramanian 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), trauma or injury (previous… Continue reading →

Which Hip Device Do You Prefer?

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Return to FAQ LIST Dr. Bose   Dr. Paspati  Dr. Rogerson  Dr. Stulberg Dr. BoseI was not keen to do the ASR when it was introduced. After a couple of years when surgeon friends told me that it was good and I saw the results, I tried it out in a phased manner. Currently I… Continue reading →

Acoustic Phenomena in Hip Resurfacing by Dr. Koen De Smet & Dr. Alessandro Calistri

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by Dr. Koen De Smet & Dr. Alessandro Calistri Updated 10/2/2014 Acoustic Phenomena in Hip Resurfacing 2009 Koen De Smet, MD; Alessandro Calistri, MD AMC Ghent, Krijgslaan 181, 9000 Ghent, Belgium Background: While providing superior hardness and improved wear characteristics, hard bearings such as metal-on-metal, or ceramic-on-ceramics bearings have different lubrication properties than hard on… Continue reading →

Prednisone and Massageby Nicole Cutler

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by Nicole Cutler Prednisone and MassageBy Nicole Cutler One of the most often presented conditions that massage therapists encounter is chronic pain, making pain management and relief a chief goal of a massage session. Sometimes though, regular massage therapy may not be enough to relieve this kind of pain, and clients may rely on traditional… Continue reading →

Specialized Hospitals Better Outcomes for hip and knee replacement

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Hospitals more specialized in orthopedic surgery show better outcomes for hip and knee replacement  February 17, 2010  Click Here to read full articleA recent study of Medicare data by University of Iowa investigators indicates that hospitals with a higher degree of orthopedic specialization provide better outcomes for patients undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery. The… Continue reading →

What is the Age Limit for Hip Resurfacing?

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Updated 7/18/08 Dr. BoseThe chronological age is not an absolute criteria. The physiological age, bone marrow density and the anticipated post surgery activity level of the patients are the deciding factors for the suitability of resurfacing procedure. X-rays must be reviewed by the surgeon to assess technical suitability. The youngest patient to undergo this procedure… Continue reading →