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 →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 →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 →Dwight Pargee March 22, 2009 My saga So I’m sitting here with an iv in my arm, getting my daily dose of antibiotics and reflecting back over the last two years, thought I’d share my story. The good news is I won’t be buying any new shoes for the next couple of months, actually that’s…
Continue reading →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? 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. 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 →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 →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 →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 →I am sorry to report that my 5 years and 8 months hip resurfacing has failed. The cap ( mfg. Corwin) on the femoral head has worked partially loose…..moving slightly. The pain is pretty bad and Dr. Gross is scheduling me for THR using the big ball metal socket (Corwin) that remains well attached. Corwin…
Continue reading →Full Article Available Here January 9, 2014 Research into metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty has showed that success with the procedure is multifactorial. Some investigators have found it may be closely related to an exacting surgical technique and the right indications. In an article in a recent issue of Orthopaedics Today Europe, Japanese investigators discussed adverse reactions associated with…
Continue reading →Updated 2/8/2012 Optimal acetabular cup positioning is attained in less than 50% of cases, study reports March 9, 2010 NEW ORLEANS – High-volume surgeons are more likely than low-volume surgeons to attain optimal cup positioning for total hip arthroplasty, but both groups still attain optimal cup positioning less than half of the time, according to…
Continue reading →Updated 5/25/2010 Dr. De Smet Begins Uncemented Hip Resurfacing May 25, 2010 Dear Pat, I indeed will start with the C plus uncemented. I will cautiously start this and study this together with the University of Lille France. Results only can be accepted if they are longer then 3-4 years. Nobody is there yet!! So…
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Continue reading →Return to FAQ LIST Mr. McMinn We use whole blood specimens drawn into lithium-heparin containing tubes with non-contamination precautions, and analysed with HRICPMS (high resolution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry) for the most accurate assessment of metal ion levels. The problem with using serum, plasma or erythrocytes is that metal ions are differentially distributed…
Continue reading →Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research. 463:90-97, October 2007. Cobb, Justin P FRCS; Kannan, Vijaraj MD; Brust, Klaus MD; Thevendran, Gow MD Abstract: Hip resurfacing is a novel technique with a substantial learning curve resulting in poor outcomes for many patients. We asked whether navigation would influence this learning curve and accuracy of implantation. Twenty medical…
Continue reading →Return to FAQ LIST Updated 1/3/2012 Mr. McMinnIf someone is allergic to certain metal jewellery, what are the chances of having a deep tissue allergy? What is the most accurate way of testing someone for a deep tissue allergy? It is estimated that approximately 10% of the population shows skin (cutaneous) allergy to metal…
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