Hip Resurfacing is Not for Everyone – Rush Medical Study 11/3/08

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Rush Medical Study 11/3/08 November 03, 2008  Link  http://www.rush.edu/webapps/MEDREL/servlet/NewsRelease?id=1115 Rush University Medical Center Study Finds More Complications in Women and in Males Over the Age of 55 CHICAGO – Hip resurfacing is often seen as a modern alternative to the more conventional total hip replacement, but new data from a study led by Rush University… Continue reading →

Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty study 2010

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Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty study 2010   Updated 3/23/2010 Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty? The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether compliance and rehabilitative efforts were predictors of early clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty.… Continue reading →

What surgical approach is best – posterior or anterior?

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Return to FAQ LIST  Updated 9/5/08 Mr. McMinn  Dr. Su    Dr. Bose  Dr. Mont   Dr. Brooks  Dr. Lichtblau  Dr. De Smet   Dr. Amstutz   Dr. Gilbert  Dr. Rogerson Mr. McMinn I started back in 1991 with the antero-lateral approach to the hip for resurfacing. At that time we were worried about blood supply to the… Continue reading →

Femoroacetabular Impingement

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Update 2/11/2011 Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, Michael Leunig, MD and Reinhold Ganz, MD Dr. Parvizi is Associate Professor, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Leunig is Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgarist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Ganz is Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgarist University Hospital. None of the… Continue reading →

Hip Resurfacing in Patients Who Are Sixty Years of Age or Older by Dr. Mont et al

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Updated September 2008 Link  http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/Supplement_3/27 Mike S. McGrath, MD1, Dana R. Desser, DO2, Slif D. Ulrich, MD1, Thorsten M. Seyler, MD3, David R. Marker, BS1 and Michael A. Mont, MD1 1 Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. E-mail address for M.A. Mont: 2 Department of… Continue reading →

Getting in and out of bed

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Updated 8/12/08 Sit down on the edge of the bed, reaching back with one hand at a time. Enter the bed by supporting your upper body with your arms and bringing your legs into the bed. You may need help to keep your legs apart. Reverse this when you get out of bed When you… Continue reading →

Dr. Bose, Dr. Su and Dr. Rogerson reply to Dr. Kurtz Book and Opinions

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Obtained by Vicky Marlow Freelance Patient Advocate Volunteer Updated 12/16/07 Dr. Kurtz had an article online that had concerns about the head neck ratios of hip resurfacing compared to total hip replacement. We wanted to provide potential hip resurfacing patients with opinions of other top resurfacing surgeons to explain their views. Dr. Bose Reply             … Continue reading →

Bone Mineral Density better with Hip Resurfacing than THR

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Updated 1/7/2013 BMD better preserved with resurfacing arthroplasty than THA Read Complete Study by Clicking Here Smolders J. J Arthroplasty. 2012. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2012.08.025. December 28, 2012 Pressfit resurfacing hip arthroplasty was found to better preserve periacetabular bone mineral density (BMD) than conventional total hip arthroplasty (THA) in this randomized controlled trial that included 71 patients. "We… Continue reading →

Getting in and out of a car

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Updated 8/12/08   Getting into the Car Back up to the front car seat until you feel it on the back of your legs. Slide your operated leg forward, reach back with both hands, and slowly lower yourself into the seat. Scoot yourself across the car seat, keeping your operated leg straight. Slowly turn your… Continue reading →

Results of BHRs at 12 to 15 years – Mr. McMinn 2014

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June 2014 Original Study Here:  J. Daniel, FRCS, MS(Orth), DNBOrth, Director of Research, Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon1 Author Profile; C. Pradhan, FRCS, MCh(Orth), Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon2; H. Ziaee, BSc (Hons), Biomedical Scientist1; P. B. Pynsent, PhD, Director, Research and Training Centre2; and D. J. W. McMinn, MD FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon1 Abstract We report a… Continue reading →

Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing in Patients Under 30 Medical Study 2013

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Woon RP1, Johnson AJ, Amstutz HC. Degenerative hip conditions most commonly affect older patients. However, many cases occur in younger patients… however, hip resurfacing is a viable option. Fifty-three metal-on-metal resurfacings in 46 patients under age 30 were performed. Patients had a variety of etiologies, and were followed clinically and radiographically with mean follow-up of… Continue reading →

Metal-Metal Articulation by Dr. Schmalzried

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http://ryortho.com/2013/02/metal-metal-articulation-maloney-v-schmalzried/ CCJR Debate February 10th, 2013 Dr. Schmalzried explained that "The benefits of metal-metal are well known: high stability because of the large diameter, low wear potential, and they are unbreakable. The thin monoblock sockets allow for resurfacing with acetabular bone conservation. One of the risks is a higher loosening rate  …   Another is that… Continue reading →

Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act Signed

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Updated 7/14/2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2012 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the signing of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act Today, the President signed into law S. 3187, the "Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act." This legislation, which passed both… Continue reading →

The ten-year survival of the BHR Birmingham hip resurfacing Device

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Posted April 26, 2012 An independent series D. W. Murray, FRCS, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Professor1 ; G. Grammatopoulos, MRCS, Orthopaedic Registrar1 ; H. Pandit, DPhil, FRCS, Orthopaedic Surgeon1 ; R. Gundle, DPhil, FRCS, Orthopaedic Surgeon2 ; H. S. Gill, DPhil, Lecturer in Orthopaedic Engineering1 ; and P. McLardy-Smith, FRCS, Orthopaedic Surgeon2 Abstract Recent events have… Continue reading →

Peter Zeitler Hip Resurfacing Dr. Ferrante 2007

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Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Ferrante  2007 READ Peter’s Complete Blog about his decision to have hip resurfacing, his surgery and his post-op recovery by clicking here. Welcome and Background I’m starting this blog 19 days after enjoying Birmingham hip resurfacing. My goal is to record my experience with this procedure, including my decision to go… Continue reading →