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 →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 →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 →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 →Infection and Revision from BHR to THR Updated 12/20/2011 I just wanted to log my experience getting a hip resurfacing. I’ll try to give facts and not opinions but it may be hard. 01. Researched resurfacing starting in 2006. Stumbled on your site or at least your Yahoo group. 02. Decided on a resurfacing in…
Continue reading →Updated 4/22/2013 Hip Resurfacing and Sexual Positions by Dr. Wallskog Sexual Function Improves Significantly after Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery – More females report improvement
Continue reading →Stairs and Crutches Stairs: Use one crutch and the stair rail if present (only if the railing is stable and there is someone to carry the other crutch). Use two crutches if there is no stair rail. It does not matter which side the stair rail is on. If both…
Continue reading →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 →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 →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 →Right C+ Dr. Schmalzried 2002 Hi Hippies… Haven’t visited in a while but wishing all the best. I maintain an interest in keeping the data flow for those w/ an interest in resurfacing so…Tomorrow will mark six years post op for me and all is well. I maintain my primary passion for surfing and cannot…
Continue reading →Bilat 3/8/06 & 10/25/06 Dr. Gross I just started running again in May, about 18 months from my second resurfacing surgery. I tried running in February, but had some soreness in my left hip. My PT video tapped me running, and then played it back in slow motion. It was very clear to see that…
Continue reading →September 6, 2006 Dr. Gross The Active Surface Hippy I had my left hip resurfaced by Dr. Gross on 9/6/06. You will have no problem climbing up or going down trails. The hip works as a normal one would. If you are thinking about it. and you want to enjoy life again, GO FOR IT..…
Continue reading →Biomet Dr. Gross January 2006 With all the news lately about the metal on metal being bad, etc I though I would check in again. I am now 6 years, 2 months post op. Still the best decision I ever made and pain free unless I overdo the soft tissue. I have Biomet Magnum 60mm…
Continue reading →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 →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 →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 →Dr. Michael Anderson St. John of God hospital Perth, Western Australia My Hospital Experience My hospital experience. pt 1 I went in at 3pm the night before and my first impression of the grounds was it looked more like a luxury resort, waterfalls, lakes, lush gardens and manicured lawns. I was taken up to my…
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