Andrew Liptak Bilat with Dr.Sheinkop 2006 Hip Resurfacing Story

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Bi Lat  BHRs  July and September 2006   Dr. Sheinkop February 05, 2007 I am a clinical R.N. at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Mitchell Sheinkop did bilateral hip resurfacings 2 months apart for me this past July and Sept. I have rehabbed very well and expect to return to my previous position this… Continue reading →

Amy Thunhorst Left Hip – 2005 Right Hip Resurfacing 2006 Dr. Stachniw

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Left Hip 2005     Right  Hip  2006     Dr. Stachniw Lt Hip resurfacing 2005 and Rt Hip resurfacing 2006 by Dr. Myron Stachniw My name is Amy Thunhorst. I am now 48 yrs old and had severe arthritis in both my hips for several years. Unless you’ve experienced the pain associated with arthritis, it’s hard to… Continue reading →

Metal Allergy Information

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Updated 2/14/2012 Click on title to visit webpage Metal Allergies Discussed by Dr. Jacobs 2012 Metal Allergies to Joint Replacements by Pat Campbell Allergy to Joint Replacements by Koen De Smet and Pat Campbell If I Have a Skin Allergy to Metals, Can I Have a Hip Resurfacing? Metal Allergies to Chrome and Cobalt        Continue reading →

Hip resurfacing patients with groin pain report improved results

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Hip resurfacing patients with groin pain report improved results Read Complete Article by clicking here Illical E. HSS J. 2012. doi:10.1007/s11420-012-9299-3. October 11, 2012 A cohort of patients who experienced groin pain after metal-on-metal hip resurfacing reported improved outcomes at mid-term follow-up, according to recent research. "Groin pain post hip resurfacing has a multi-factorial etiology… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing: To Cement or Not to Cement – that is the Question! By: John S. Rogerson, MD April 2015

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By: John S. Rogerson, MD April 2015 We have received a number of inquiries in our office regarding the merits of cemented versus non-cemented femoral head components in hip resurfacing arthroplasty. Bear in mind that my experience with hip resurfacing to date has essentially been associated with the Smith and Nephew Birmingham hip resurfacing system as… Continue reading →

Will My Incision Feel Strange After Surgery?

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Return to FAQ LIST   Dr. MacaulayYou may feel some numbness in the skin around your incision. You also may feel some stiffness, particularly with excessive bending. These differences often diminish with time and most patients find these are minor compared to the pain and limited function they experienced prior to surgery.     Continue reading →

Why is Hip Resurfacing better than Total Hip Replacement

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Return to FAQ LIST Dr. De Smet   Mr. McMinn  Dr. Balasubramanian  Dr. Bose  Dr. Bernabe   Dr. Amstutz  Dr. Su  Dr. Pritchett Dr. De Smet Theoretic advantages are less bone destruction, less bone resection, normal femoral loading, avoidance of stress shielding, maximum  proprioceptive feedback, and restoration of normal anatomy. In addition, reduced risk of dislocation, less… Continue reading →

What is a BHR Made Of?

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  What is a BHR made of? The ball (femoral) and socket (acetabular) components of a BHR are made of a tried and tested alloy of cobalt and chromium. This has been in use in orthopaedic surgery for over 70 years. The original alloy is an as-cast high-carbon alloy. The higher carbon content precipitates in… Continue reading →

DynaMoM hip resurfacing device (Tornier) by J Girard, MD, MsC.

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DynaMoM hip resurfacing device (Tornier) by J Girard, MD, MsC. DynaMoM hip resurfacing device was introduced in France in 2008 and was first implanted at Lille Universitary Hospital by J. Girard, MD. Rationale for design The rational for the design was made according to clearance, the rugosity, the head diameter, the sphericity and the alloy… Continue reading →

Metal ion levels and revision rates in metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty 2014

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Complete Study Here:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24500833 Robinson PG1, Wilkinson AJ, Meek RM. April 2014   Abstract Metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings in hip surgery are related to increased blood levels of metal ions. The nature of the relationship between ion levels and failure is still not fully understood. This study compares three cohorts of patients, 120 patients in each… Continue reading →

Dr. Bose of India Discusses Hip Resurfacing for Females and Small Men 2015

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From a very philosophical standpoint hip arthroplasty is very unfair towards women!!! Most men will have a socket size of 52 or over and therefore a 36 mms head can be used in all types of hip replacements. The 36 mms head is technically a "large head" and is a  good option having  serious resistance… Continue reading →

Smith & Nephew Removes Small Sized BHRs from Market and No Longer Recommend use in Females

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4 June 2015  Voluntary actions initiated to remove smaller size components and change Instructions for Use (IFU) following analysis of recent performance data No action required from patients; no change to current practice for patient follow-up care BHR continues to perform amongst the best hip replacements for the right patients Smith & Nephew (LSE: SN;… Continue reading →