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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Dr. De SmetShould I use a heating pad or ice packs? We prefer ice packs, although both are effective to relieve pain. Both can be harmful in direct contact with the skin. It can damage the skin and even cause a severe burn. Never sleep with a heating pad on your hip. Ice can be…
Continue reading →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 →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…
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Continue reading →Hip Resurfacing Terms and Abreviations Updated 10/18/2014 Click on Term to read definition Acetabulum Arthoplasty ASR – Not Available AVN BHR Bone Spurs Bovie, Bovie Pencil Capsule Cartilage CMR Cormet- Not Available Extenal Rotator Muscles Femur Femoral Head Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Greater Trochanter HR – Hip Resurfacing Hemi-Hip Resurfacing Intramedullary Canal Lap Sponge…
Continue reading →News Release Wright Medical Group, Inc. and MicroPort Scientific Corporation Enter Into Definitive Agreement Under Which MicroPort Will Acquire Wright’s OrthoRecon Business Transaction Transforms Wright Medical into High Growth Extremities and Biologics Pure Play and Expands Growth Opportunities for OrthoRecon Business Purchase Price of $290 Million Cash… ARLINGTON, Tenn.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Jun. 19, 2013- Wright Medical Group,…
Continue reading →Updated 12/11/2012 Results of Hip Resurfacing at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Brooks December 2012 Peter Brooks MD, FRCS(C) www.clevelandclinic.org 216-444-4284 brooksp@ccf.org I have been performing hip resurfacing at Cleveland Clinic using the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System (BHR) since 2006, shortly after it became the first resurfacing device to be approved by the FDA. Two…
Continue reading →LBHR De Smet June 13, 2006 Updated 71/5/08 I was a marathoner with 6 years between my last long run and hip resurfacing for protrusio acetabulum with Dr. Koen De Smet in Gent, Belgium. I have to admit that my fanatical pursuit of hip resurfacing was initially driven by a desire to run again. De…
Continue reading →Updated 2/22/2013 Click on Title to Visit Webpage Psoas Tendonitis Treatment by Peter Schultz DPT, OCS Exercises for HR Patients Returning to Sports by Peter Schultz Return to Golf Following Hip Surgery by by Peter Schultz Pre-op Exercises by Pete Schultz @ Dynamic Sports Post-Op Exercises from the McMinn Center Video Water Therapy and Pool…
Continue reading →RBHR July 2007 Dr. Rubinstein Tom and Dr. Rubinstein 2008 Video February 16, 2008 February 19, 2008 A Note from Dr. Rubinstein: Hi All, I couldn’t resist putting my 2 cents in. Tom was great out on the ice. He definitely outskated me. I can’t begin to tell you how much…
Continue reading →Revision of metal-on-metal resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip – THE INFLUENCE OF MALPOSITIONING OF THE COMPONENTS 2008 R. De Haan, MD, Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery1; P. A. Campbell, PhD, Research Scientist2; E. P. Su, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon3; and K. A. De Smet, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon4 1 University Hospital Brussels, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium. 2…
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