Challenges associated with using bovine serum in wear testing orthopaedic biopolymers
My View: The work that has been done to test artificial joints in the laboratory has not looked closely at …
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Bone Loss Following Hip Replacement – in Acetabular Region in A Woman with Breast Cancer
This is a rather unusual situation but shows the problems that can arise in the case where other disease processes …
Hip Implant Removal – Total Hip Revision
Hip Implant Removal – Total Hip Revision With my total right hip revision planned for 1 Sept 2011, I happened …
Australian TGA – Reforms in the medical devices regulatory framework: Overview of submissions
Reforms in the medical devices regulatory framework: Overview of submissions 11 February 2011 Background On 2 November 2010, the TGA released a …
Australian TGA – Reforms in the medical devices regulatory framework
Australian TGA – Reforms in the medical devices regulatory framework Consultation Source: TGA – Click here 2 November 2010 Relevant …
Australian TGA Response to Recall of DePuy ASR Hip Replacement
Recall of DePuy Orthopaedics ASR hip replacement device 16 May 2011 Source Therapeutic Goods Administration Recall of DePuy Orthopaedics ASR …
Analysis of squeaking on ceramic hip endoprosthesis using the complex eigenvalue method
Mt View: This takes a little bit of reading to get your head around – but I think the gist …
Cementless Implants Tied to Improved Hip Implant Survival
Cementless Implants Tied to Improved Hip Implant Survival Last Updated: July 29, 2011. Source: Doctors Lounge Total hip arthroplasty performed …
British Woman files product liability lawsuit against Wright Medical Technology
Wright Hip Replacement Lawsuit Filed by Woman from Great Britain Source: AboutlawSuites.com Published: July 29th, 2011 An U.K. woman has …
No Poor Medical Device Companies.. Wright Beats, Keeps Outlook
Wright Beats, Keeps Outlook By Zacks Investment Research on July 29, 2011 | More Posts By Zacks Investment Research | …
Hospital “loses” Urgent Hip Replacement Paperwork for Former Nurse
Hospital campaigner bedridden Bianca Clare | 30th July 2011 Source: Sunshine Coast Daily, Queensland, Australia Liz Aspinall is finally getting …
US Congress Women Rosa L. DeLauro Takes FDA To Task Over Comments re IOM Report
For Immediate Release Friday, July 29, 2011 Contact: Kaelan Richards 202-225-3661 DELAURO TO FDA: 510(k) MEDICAL DEVICE APPROVAL PROCESS UNSAFE, …
Report: FDA’s Medical Device Approval Process Is Flawed
Report: FDA’s Medical Device Approval Process Is Flawed Source: Click here MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – More than 100 medical devices have been …
510(k) approval process is too big to fail no matter how flawed it may be
7.29.11 | Arundhati Parmar Source: MedCityNews 510(k) approval process is too big to fail no matter how flawed it may …
U.S. advisers call for new medical device regime
U.S. advisers call for new medical device regime Andrew Seaman Reuters Full Edition July 30, 2011 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An …
Barry Meier – Approval process for devices blasted
Approval process for devices blasted Barry Meier The Boston Globe July 30, 2011 The government’s system for regulating many medical …
Expert group calls for new way to clear medical devices
Expert group calls for new way to clear medical devices Christine Mai-Duc | Tribune Washington Bureau Source: ongo The Tennessean …
Sadwin Comments on Washington Post Article – Letter to Authors
Refer to: Advisory panel calls for revamping FDA approval process for medical devices Good morning: I just read your article …
Advisory panel calls for revamping FDA approval process for medical devices
Advisory panel calls for revamping FDA approval process for medical devices David Brown and N.C. Aizenman The Washington Post Ongo.com …
FDA Backs Quicker Reviews for Hip Implants in Reply to Panel’s Report
FDA Backs Quicker Reviews for Hip Implants in Reply to Panel’s Report By Anna Edney – Jul 30, 2011 2:27 …
Institute of Medicine – Public Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) Clearance Process
Institute of Medicine – Public Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) Clearance Process The report has been released Friday 29 …
Doctors and Staff go Home and Leave Hip Replacement Patient in Wheel Chair Locked in…
Published: Friday, Jul. 29, 2011 / Updated: Friday, Jul. 29, 2011 09:15 AM Woman locked in Rock Hill doctor’s office …
Biomet Reorganization Causes Job Cuts In Europe, Locally
Biomet Reorganization Causes Job Cuts In Europe, Locally Daniel Riordan Times-Union Staff Writer A new structure will lead to the …
DePuy Pinnacle Implants May Cause Same Problems as Defective ASR Implants
DePuy Pinnacle Implants May Cause Same Problems as Defective ASR Implants Source: Levin & Perconti Over the past year our Illinois …
7th Time Replacement on a Iraqi Patient – Dr Sachin Bhonsie
7th Time Replacement on a Iraqi Patient Published on: July 29th, 2011 12:09am by: Subhajitbir Source: Open Press (OPENPRESS) July 29, 2011 — …
Brit’s Put Money Before Patient Suffering – Bloody Accountants Rule… On the Way to Third World Status…
NHS rations knee and hip replacement operations to save money By INDERDEEP BAINS Spurce: Daily Mail UK Last updated at 8:34 …
Heavy Metal: Titanium Implant Safety Under Scrutiny
Heavy Metal: Titanium Implant Safety Under Scrutiny Posted on: Monday, 25 July 2011, 20:48 CDT Source: RedOrbit Researchers identify new, …
Chuck Molnar, Senior Corner: Knee replacement worth the anxiety
Chuck Molnar, Senior Corner: Knee replacement worth the anxiety Source – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 07/24/2011 01:30:55 AM PDT John Glenn …
Tiger Woods: Why a knee replacement is out…
Tiger: Why a knee replacement is out (source: Golf365) By Neville Leck Last updated: 27th July 2011 Fred Funk Reports are circulating …
Regulatory Reform Series #5 – FDA Medical Device Regulation: Impact on American Patients, Innovation and Jobs
Regulatory Reform Series #5 – FDA Medical Device Regulation: Impact on American Patients, Innovation and Jobs Source: FDA Website Statement …
Report could sway FDA device review process
Report could sway FDA device review process Source: Reuters By Andrew Seaman WASHINGTON | Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:40pm EDT (Reuters) – …
FDA 510K Process – Another Issue – Risky pelvic mesh highlights worries about FDA process
Risky pelvic mesh highlights worries about FDA process Untested medical devices found to erode patients’ insides Source: MSNBC.com By Rita Rubin; …
Will the DePuy Pinnacle Bring the Next Wave of Lawsuits?
Will the DePuy Pinnacle Bring the Next Wave of Lawsuits? July 21, 2011, 10:30:00AM. By Heidi Turner; Source: click here Denver, …
DePuy Hip Recall Takes Toll on Johnson & Johnson Finances
DePuy Hip Recall Takes Toll on Johnson & Johnson Finances July 22, 2011Posted In: Johnson & Johnson updates By The Bradley Law …
Anterior Hip Replacements are the Future
Anterior Hip Replacements are the Future: 5 Points from Dr. Edward Petrow Written by Laura Miller | July 26, 2011 Source: Click …
Barry Meier – Study Faults Approval Process for Medical Devices
Study Faults Approval Process for Medical Devices BY BARRY MEIER PUBLISHED: JULY 29, 2011 NEW YORK TIMES The government’s system for regulating …
510(k) reforms: FDA downplays the impact of the IOM study on the eve of its release
510(k) reforms: FDA downplays the impact of the IOM study on the eve of its release July 28, 2011 by MassDevice staff …
Smoking Tied to Increase in Post-Arthroplasty Complications – Bugger!!!
Smoking Tied to Increase in Post-Arthroplasty Complications Last Updated: July 27, 2011. Source: Click here Pre-operative smoking status is a …
Zimmer Holdings’ CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
Zimmer Holdings’ CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript Zimmer Holdings (ZMH) Q2 2011 Earnings Call July 27, …
Profit rises 23 percent at Zimmer
Profit rises 23 percent at Zimmer Staff, news services Published: July 28, 2011 3:00 a.m. Zimmer Holdings Inc. on Wednesday reported …
UK watch – Medical Apartheid – Knives (not) out for Obese and Smokers…
Obese and smokers targeted by Herts doctors By Richard YoungWednesday, July 27, 2011 3:19 PM Source: click here Smokers and the …
Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery for Active Baby Boomers
Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery for Active Baby Boomers BY Jane Langille • POSTED July 25 2011 AT 12:00 pm …
WOW!!! Intelligent OrthoSensor Devices Provide Real-Time Reporting on The Condition of Your Orthopaedic Implant
Intelligent OrthoSensor Devices Provide Real-Time Reporting on The Condition of Your Orthopaedic Implant by GAVIN CORLEY on Jul 28, 2011 • 12:04 pm Link: OrthoSensor… Published here – …
Sadwin has a few other Pithy Points for the Orthopaedic “Big Guys”…
[Earl’s View] Comment: “Bruce Greenfield may be the last New Zealander implanted with a faulty hip joint “ Market share …
Sadwin Doesn’t buy the BHR Story …
Howard is currently sitting around minus a hip, lucky to be alive post BHR – little wonder… After reading article ” …
Miracle Vitamin C – worth checking out (and that is from a scientific skeptic!)…
My wife, Tracey (pictured), has made me aware (REPEATEDLY!) of a new type of Vitamin C which uses liposome technology …
Barry Meier – Study of Medical Device Rules Is Attacked, Unseen
Study of Medical Device Rules Is Attacked, Unseen By BARRY MEIER New York Times – Click here Published: July 27, 2011 Allies of …
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty Author: Derek F Amanatullah, MS, MD, PhD; Chief Editor: Erik D Schraga, MD Pre-procedure Background …
Can’t shoot the Messenger [Sales Rep] …
Remand Denials in Hip Implant MDL Source: click here We’ve just found out about multiple remand denials from the Depuy hip …
Veterans are Put through Another War – Hip Recall
Veterans from America’s wars that have been through hip implant surgical treatment in VA hospitals or in other places might …
Why Are Pharmaceutical Companies Paying The FDA?
Why Are Pharmaceutical Companies Paying The FDA? Posted by Amber Racine J uly 27, 2011 10:31 AM Source: Click here The FDA …
Report: IOM review of the FDA 510(k) process due Friday
Report: IOM review of the FDA 510(k) process due Friday July 27, 2011 by Brendon Nafziger, DOTmed News Associate Editor; Source …
New push in Austin for adult stem cell therapy
Helping your body heal itself New push in Austin for adult stem cell therapy Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jul 2011, 7:03 …
My Revision is Planned for 1 September – Yahoo!!!
I saw the surgeon today – revision operation planned for 1st September – will be a total revision – out …
McMinn Centre (UK) Talks About Arthritis
Source: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/arthritis-joint-pain.html Arthritis – Joint Pain From learning about the importance of exercising regularly to fully understanding your arthritis medications, …
Radiographic Assessment of the Patient With a Total Hip Replacement
Radiographic Assessment of the Patient With a Total Hip Replacement By Deborah Pate, DC, DACBR; Source: click here Osteoarthritis of …
Holistic Alternatives to Hip Replacement
Holistic Alternatives to Hip Replacement By Joanna Karpasea-Jones HERWriterJuly 26, 2011 – 10:14am Source: Click here If you’re not keen on medications for osteoarthritis, …
Stryker Meets Earnings Estimates but Costs Hurt
Stryker Meets Earnings Estimates but Costs Hurt By: Zacks Equity Research July 20, 2011 | SYK | BSX | ZMH | SNN | CNMD | JNJ Orthopedic devices major Stryker Corporation (SYK – Analyst Report) …
Stryker Profit for the quarter slipped 3.1%
Earnings Scorecard: Stryker By: Zacks Equity Research July 26, 2011 Orthopedic devices giant Stryker Corporation (SYK – Analyst Report) reported …
Joint Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Blood Clot Formation in Certain Patients
Joint Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Blood Clot Formation in Certain Patients 27/07/2011 02:50:00 Source: click here Clots more likely …
Dozens suing over DePuy hip replacement
Dozens suing over hip replacement device Posted: Jun 15, 2011 9:29 AM; By Courtney Fasano, Multimedia Journalist – bio | email Source – click here WAUSAU …
Smith & Nephew’s Exclusive OXINIUM Material for Hip Replacement Implants Chosen for Premium Reimbursement in Japan
Smith & Nephew‘s Exclusive OXINIUM Material for Hip Replacement Implants Chosen for Premium Reimbursement in Japan By Benzinga Staff Source – …
Another Legal Victory for Victims With Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Implants
Another Legal Victory for Victims With Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Implants Posted on 07/26/11 at 3:53am by webmaster Source: click here Sarasota, …
Smaller scars, faster recovery for new hip replacement
Smaller scars, faster recovery for new hip replacement Minimal Incision Hip Replacement – click for original news from wpty.com Posted: 07/25/2011 …
How To Choose A Hip Replacement Surgeon
How To Choose A Hip Replacement Surgeon Source: click here If you’re committed to undergoing hip replacement surgery, more than likely …
Ideas For Recovery From Hip Replacement
Ideas For Recovery From Hip Replacement Source: click here There you are. You’ve just awakened after your hip replacement surgery and your …
Cost of obesity treatment in East Lancashire set to double
Cost of obesity treatment in East Lancashire set to double 10:11am Tuesday 26th July 2011 By Neil Docking »Reporter Source: …
McMinn Centre Patient Video’s
Related articles McMinn Centre Data Suggests How Bad DePuy ASR was v. Others on the Market (earlsview.com) Mr McMinn, …
MHRA Advice for Patients
MHRA Advice for Patients Response to MHRA Alert Source: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/mhra-advice-patients.html There have been reports in the print media in recent weeks …
McMinn Centre Data Suggests How Bad DePuy ASR was v. Others on the Market
Response to Channel 4’s ‘Dispatches’ Program The Dispatches program ‘Going Under the Knife’ aired on the 16th of May 2011 and ‘The One Show‘ program aired …
Mr McMinn, Inventor of the BHR Gives A Balanced Response to ABC 4Corners Program
Response to ABC’s 4Corners Program A Response to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s ‘4Corners’ Program on Metal-on-Metal Hips. Source: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/response-abc-corners-program.html On the …
Hip Osteoarthritis More Prevalent Among Athletes – Study
Hip Osteoarthritis More Prevalent Among Athletes – Study by Sheela Philomena on July 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM Read more: Hip Osteoarthritis …
Rottenstein Law Group Curious About Reserves Set Aside by Johnson & Johnson for DePuy Victims
Rottenstein Law Group Curious About Reserves Set Aside by Johnson & Johnson for DePuy Victims The Rottenstein Law Group, which …
“Alternatives To Hip Replacement Surgery?”
“Alternatives To Hip Replacement Surgery?” July 23rd, 2011; Source Dr. Gold’s Orthopedic Surgery Blog Often times, my patients experiencing severe hip …
What To Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery
What To Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery Is Joint Replacement Surgery Right For You? Posted by Robin Westen on July 24, 2011 …
House Calls Come Back – A good Move!
Concierge practice gives patients a peace of mind WRITTEN BY: PATTI SINGER; STAFF WRITER3:34 PM, Jul. 25, 2011 | Source: Click here Suzanne …
Improving Initial Acetabular Component Stability in Revision
J Arthroplasty. 2011 Jul 19. [Epub ahead of print] Improving Initial Acetabular Component Stability in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Calcium Phosphate …
Sadwin Raises More Questions – Will They Ever Be Answered?
Why don’t we hear more from those with defective Smith & Nephew Hips? Earl, you are right, are people afraid of speaking …
New oral anticoagulant drugs – mechanisms of action
Experimental and clinical pharmacology New oral anticoagulant drugs – mechanisms of action Timothy Brighton, Haematologist, South Eastern Area Laboratory Service …
Anti-coagulant Blockbuster Drugs Are Here…
Anti-coagulant Blockbuster Drugs Are Here Source: Click here July 24, 2011 About the author: Smith On Stocks My name is Larry Smith. …
Lawsuit Against DePuy Filed From Spain
DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits Taking Place All Over the World July 18, 2011, 05:00:00AM. By Charles Benson Costa Blanca, Spain: …
Ceramic Hip Joint Replacement Devices
Ceramic Hip Joint Replacement Devices Author: Elizabeth Dulaney-Cripe, MD; Chief Editor: Erik D Schraga, MD Products Ceramic total hip components …
Squeaking Ceramic Hips – Why?
Squeaking in Ceramic-on-Ceramic Total Hip Replacements Todd V. Swanson, MD While the wear rate with ceramic-on-ceramic total hip replacements is …
Ceramic Hip Replacement
Ceramic Hip Replacement Source: Click here A ceramic hip replacement will be made of either: – a ceramic femoral head …
Sydney Orthopaedic Specialists give the “good oil” on Knees
Sydney Orthopaedic Specialists give the “good oil” on Knees The knee joint, which appears like a simple hinge-joint, is one …
Mr. Michael Solomon, Sydney Australia Surgeon Gives Advice on Hip Replacement
Mr. Michael Solomon, Sydney Australian Surgeon Gives Advice on Hip Replacement Source – Mr. Michael Solomon, Sydney Australia Surgeon – …
How Long Do Hip Replacements Last?
How Long Do Hip Replacements Last? By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated July 08, 2011 Question: How Long Do …
Ceramic Hip Replacement Surgery
Ceramic Hip Replacement Surgery By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated August 02, 2010 Hip replacement is among the most …
Computer Assisted ‘Navigation’ in Joint Replacement Surgery
Computer Assisted ‘Navigation’ in Joint Replacement Surgery Computers have become an integral part of everyday life. Virtually all aspects of …
Videos of Hip Replacement from YouTube
Videos of Hip Replacement from YouTube
Computer-Assisted Hip Replacement Surgery – A More Accurate Placement of the Implant Ensures Better Outcomes for the Patient
Computer-Assisted Hip Replacement Surgery – A More Accurate Placement of the Implant Ensures Better Outcomes for the Patient March 26, …
Obese Are Three Times as Likely to Need a Hip or Knee Replacement
Obese Are Three Times as Likely to Need a Hip or Knee Replacement February 12, 2006 By: Jeff Nagel Website: …
Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Implant Let Patients Stay Active Longer
A hip alternative: Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Implant Let Patients Stay Active Longer February 22, 2006 By: David Blaha Website: http://www.hip-replacement-care.com For …
History – Smith & Nephew Receives US FDA Approval For Ceramic-On-Ceramic Hip
Smith & Nephew Receives US FDA Approval For Ceramic-On-Ceramic Hip June 25, 2006 By: Victor Rocha Website: http://www.hip-replacement-care.com Smith & …
Options for Hip Replacements – different materials
Advanced wear-reducing hip replacements What are some of the advanced wear-reducing materials available for revision hip surgery? OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium …
Bruce Greenfield may be the last New Zealander implanted with a faulty hip joint
All pain, no gain for hip patients By Phil Taylor; 5:30 AM Saturday Jul 23, 2011; Source – New Zealand …
Tranexamic acid reduces transfusion risk in THA patients
Tranexamic acid reduces transfusion risk in THA patients Source – click here A single preoperative dose of tranexamic acid was …
‘Metal on metal’ hip implants leave some recipients in pain, at risk
‘Metal on metal’ hip implants leave some recipients in pain, at risk By Anita Creamer; The Sacramento Bee – click …
As Baby Boomers Age, Orthopedic Surgeons Will See More Demand
As Baby Boomers Age, Orthopedic Surgeons Will See More Demand Provided to The Ledger By Robin Williams Adams; Published: Saturday, …
Hematoma prevention important in reducing morbidity, mortality from THA
Hematoma prevention important in reducing morbidity, mortality from THA The aggressive prevention of hematoma can help lower complication rates, morbidity …
Fast Track Discharge Following Hip Replacement
Fast Track Discharge Following Hip Replacement May Be Safe for Some Arthritis Patients By Carol Eustice, About.com Guide July 22, 2011 …
Special Surgery Table for Anterior Hip Replacement Operations
Revised Hip-Replacement Approach Sparks Discussion Among Patients, Orthopedic Surgeons By Robin Williams Adams Published: Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 12:01 …
Metal Ion Measurement as a Diagnostic Tool to Identify Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing
Metal Ion Measurement as a Diagnostic Tool to Identify Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing Interesting scientific paper – you can …
Measuring cobalt and chromium ions
Measuring cobalt and chromium ions Chromium and cobalt and other metals present in surgical implants are usually measured by inductively …
Associate Professor Michael J. Neil – Doesn’t Recommend Resurfacing
Why we don’t recommend resurfacing any more http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts Medical Device Alert: All metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacements (MDA/2010/033) Issued: 22 April …
Knee Replacement Rates Soar
Lincoln knee replacement rates bend to patient demand By MARK ANDERSEN / Lincoln Journal Star | Posted: Monday, July 18, …
A Zimmer NexGen UK Patient – Metal Sensitivity
Location: United Kingdom Sorry but its about Zimmer I have been a member of this informative site for nearly three …
If you Smoke and are “Fat” – no Joint Replacements in UK…
Hip and knee surgery is ‘low priority’ Hip and knee replacements are being classed as ‘low priority’ by an increasing …
ANALYSIS OF BEARING-SURFACE-RELATED COMPLICATIONS [Hip]
Early to mid-term results of ceramic-on-ceramic total hip replacement: ANALYSIS OF BEARING-SURFACE-RELATED COMPLICATIONS [Hip] Author: Stafford, G. H., Islam, S. …
Zimmer NexGen Knee Lawsuits
Zimmer NexGen Lawyers Set To Argue Over Consolidation of Knee Lawsuits Published: July 20th, 2011 A panel of federal judges …
STEM CELL BIOENGINEERING
STEM CELL BIOENGINEERING By Arshad Chaudry (August 2004) Stem cells have generated more excitement, scrutiny and controversy than any other area …
FDA medical device review times to be subject of House hearing
FDA medical device review times to be subject of House hearing The House Energy & Commerce Committee’s oversight subcommittee is …
Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells
My View: Dr Sheinkop makes some great points which MUST be considered… Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells By Mitchell B. …
Is Corin going to be swallowed up?
Is Corin going to be swallowed up? Hip-replacement specialist Corin was mentioned as another bid target, possibly for Smith and …
New Stryker Hip Replacement System looks Good
Stryker MDM X3 Hip Replacement System Gets US Green Light by Gene Ostrovskyon Feb 11, 2011 • 9:54 am Source: …
Depression & Arthritis
My View Having battled with the pain of my hips and getting about general life with painful mobility has not …
CDC Links Obesity, Arthritis, and Lack of Exercise
CDC Links Obesity, Arthritis, and Lack of Exercise Study Shows Obese Adults Who Have Arthritis Are More Likely to Skip …
Hip-replacement recall hurts profits at Johnson & Johnson
Hip-replacement recall hurts profits at Johnson & Johnson 7:23 AM, Jul. 20, 2011 Source – click here Written by Michael …
Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips
Review of the Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips Source – Connie; My DePuy Hip Recall Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing …
Medical Tourism is Making Real Cents (sense…)
Medical Tourism as a Viable Investment Theme? September 8, 2009 – Source – click here Barron’s had a fascinating article …
Johnson & Johnson Special Committee: No Wrongdoing
Johnson & Johnson Special Committee: No Wrongdoing Source: Click here In an eagerly awaited report, a special committee of the …
New Scientific Breakthrough – preventing bone growth
My Question: Can this be turned around so that we can regrow bones when needed? When Injured Muscles Mistakenly Grow …
Crucial Documents Could Determine DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Results
Crucial Documents Could Determine DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Results As the lawsuits filed against Johnson and Johnson division DePuy Orthopaedics …
Orthopaedics: Market Prospects & Global Competition Share
Orthopaedics: Market Prospects & Global Competition By Reportlinker Published: Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2011 – 5:20 am NEW YORK, July 20, …
Techniques In Implementing A Hip Replacement Operation
Techniques In Implementing A Hip Replacement Operation The issuance of a hip recall for alleged defective hip implants from DePuy …
Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan July 20th, 2011
Early start I arrived at the radiology place at just after 7 am and proceeded with the obligatory form filling …
Visit to the Surgeon Monday 18th July 2011
11 am rolled around quickly… This was the first time I had met the private orthopaedic surgeon and I was …
Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for Active Articulation(TM) E1(R) Dual Mobility Hip System
My View: This is looks like a really exciting development – will follow with interest. Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for …
Australia – Hip surgery ruins lives
Hip surgery ruins lives Rachel Browne; March 13, 2011 Revision of ASR Depuy Hips Revision of Metal on Metal Hips …
Australia – Amanda Keller had a hip replacement operation
Lucy Ballinger, April 24, 2011 1:00AM Amanda Keller had a hip replacement operation AMANDA Keller is just one of many …
Northern Indiana is the major medical products manufacturing centre for the World
Indiana’s Medical Device Mecca Has Good Bones By: Bob Michaels Originally Published MPMN November/December 2008 Northern Indiana’s medical device industry …
Can J&J Really Change – or is There An Endemic Rot in a Company Which Has Got too Large to Manage?
J&J CEO: Most Product Recalls are Behind Us; With Changes, We’ll Come Back Even Stronger [Canadian Press DataFile] April 28, …
Scientists push biocompatible materials for use in orthopaedic implants
Materials Research Gets Under the Skin Scientists push biocompatible materials to interact with their surroundings in intelligent ways By: Stephanie …
Stainless Steel Takes a Backseat to Newer Biomaterials
My View some very interesting developments – worth reading. As a polymer-based product, the company’s PEEK-Optima is not in danger …
Plasma physics finds novel applications in medicine
ScienceWise – Winter 2011 Helicon healing Dr Christian Sarra-Bournet Plasma physics finds novel applications in medicine Nosocomial Infections are those …
Plasma Processing Yields Antibacterial Implant Coating
Plasma Processing Yields Antibacterial Implant Coating Published: June 26, 2011 Using plasma processing, an Australian physicist has produced titanium dioxide …
Smart Coating Encourages Bonding Between Implants and Bones
Smart Coating Encourages Bonding Between Implants and Bones Published: February 4, 2010 Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed …
Squeaky Ceramic Hip Implants…
The Squeak and the Fury By: Shana Leonard Over the past several years, ceramic-based hip replacements have become all …
Durable Implantable Devices Materialize with Ceramics
Durable Implantable Devices Materialize with Ceramics By: Shana Leonard Originally Published MPMN March 2006 Shana Leonard Ceramic coatings on …
Is Medical Device Design Going to the Dogs?
Is Medical Device Design Going to the Dogs? Published: May 23, 2011 The Massachusetts-based Worcester Business Journal featured an interesting …
First Blended Vitamin E Total Knee Replacement in the United States
DJO Global’s Surgical Division Announces the Implantation of the First Blended Vitamin E Total Knee Replacement in the United States …
Roundtable: Evolution, Not Revolution, Drives Biomaterials Development
Published: Tue, Nov 30, 2010 – 11:25 am Roundtable: Evolution, Not Revolution, Drives Biomaterials Development MPMN 25th Anniversary Coverage Marcus …
Kohl: FDA’s Post-Market Review of Hip Implants Welcome, But More Scrutiny Needed
Kohl: FDA’s Post-Market Review of Hip Implants Welcome, But More Scrutiny Needed [Targeted News Service] WASHINGTON, May 24 — The …
Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for Active Articulation(TM) E1(R) Dual Mobility Hip System
My View: This is looks like a really exciting development – will follow with interest. Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for …
Lawsuits Filed Against Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant
Lawsuits Filed Against Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant FORT WORTH, Texas, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Eight cases were filed …
Johnson & Johnson Sued for Prosthetic Hip Implant Defects
Johnson & Johnson Sued for Prosthetic Hip Implant Defects 06/02/2011 — In June 2008, plaintiff Kenneth Eichler underwent total hip …
Wireless data collected directly from patients during normal physical activities could enable the development of better knee implants
Published: Sat, Apr 7, 2007 – 01:00 am Materials – Knee Implants Wireless data collected directly from patients during normal …
South Wales (UK) Patients Seek Legal Advice After Early Hip Replacement Failure
Patients Seek Legal Advice After Early Hip Replacement Failure May 12, 2011 — South Wales Echo (UK) — MORE than …
Metal-on-Metal Implants Experience (More) Backlash
Metal-on-Metal Implants Experience (More) Backlash Published: March 5, 2010 Metal-on-metal hip implants are no stranger to bad press. Over the …
Lubrication with Synovial Fluid Components
My View: Seems to suggest that the water-loving (hydrophilic) plastics can actually absorb onto the cobalt chrome and improve the …
Plastic liners – Boundary Lubrication in Hip Prostheses
Boundary Lubrication in Hip Prostheses Source – Surface Science & Technology Pin-on-Disc Tribometry Artificial joints are of increasing importance for …
What has happened with this discovery from 10 years Ago?
What has happened with this discovery from 10 years Ago? Published: Sat, Jul 7, 2001 – 01:00 am Discovery May …
USA – Total hip replacement numbers up
Total hip replacement numbers up Published: Monday, September 06, 2010 By Dr. John Benner As the country’s population ages, the …
As baby boomers age, joint replacements soar
As baby boomers age, joint replacements soar Published: Monday, September 20, 2010 By ERIN ALLDAY, San Francisco Chronicle Lynn Rhynes …
Baby boomer injuries booming
Baby boomer injuries booming Published: Monday, May 30, 2011 – Daily Local By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Medical Writer We’re becoming …
Creating a longer-lasting hip for patients
Creating a longer-lasting hip for patients Published: Monday, July 11, 2011 Hip replacements have been around as a significant and …
Update on My Story – Smith & Nephew Birmingham Spectron Total Hip Replacement Complications
To Recap: My hip problems started in 1998 when I was training at the gym (many years had gone in …
Isolated Acetabular Revision: Jim Tork – Revised and SAVED resurfacing
Jim Tork – Revised and SAVED resurfacing Source: Surface Hippies (an excellent website and a credit to Vicky who runs …
Guess it makes sense that DePuy is now Pushing a Hip Revision System!!!
ReClaim™ Modular Revision Hip System The ReClaim™ Revision Hip System is an innovative solution for revision surgeries, which provides a …
Linda – Metallosis NHS Linda’s story (UK)
Linda – Metallosis NHS Linda’s story Source: click here 21st June 2011 I was almost 55 at the time of …
Femoral Prothesis Neck Fracture
Femoral Prothesis Neck Fracture Fracture of the femoral prosthesis neck following total hip arthroplasty is not common. We report a …
Artificial hip is creating cobalt toxicity ASK DR. H Mitchell Hecht
Artificial hip is creating cobalt toxicity ASK DR. H Mitchell Hecht Q: I was recently informed by my orthopedist that …
Madison-Based Firm Files 80 Lawsuits
Lawsuits Filed Over Recalled Hip Replacements Madison-Based Firm Files 80 Lawsuits Updated: 7:48 pm CDT June 27, 2011 MADISON, Wis. …
Corin and Stryker – Stryke Out…
July 13, 2011, 10:00 a.m. EDT Stryker Ends Distribution Agreement With Corin PLC Corin PLC to Resume Direct Distribution of …
Ed Blizzard is a heavy-hitting, Houston-based pharmaceutical injury lawyer
Johnson & Johnson Hip Replacement Lawsuit Spearheaded by Houston Attorney By Steve Jansen Wed., Jul. 13 2011 at 2:01 PM …
What’s Hip in Orthopedic Implant Design
What’s Hip in Orthopedic Implant Design In hip implants, where wear resistance is key, each combination of bearing surfaces has …
Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants have officially worn out their welcome…
Hip Checked By: Shana Leonard; Published: Tue, Jul 12, 2011 – 10:49 am It appears as though metal-on-metal (MoM) hip implants …
Andrew Murray – 10 Year Birmingham Hip Resurfacing
Andrew Murray – 10 Year Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Professional Golfer and former European Open champion Andrew Murray talks about his …
Laredo, Texas area teacher/counselor files suit after DePuy hip implant fails
Recalled DePuy ASR Hip System Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart Laredo, Texas …
Johnson & Johnson and Zimmer Financial Outlook
EARNINGS PREVIEW: US Medical-Device Cos Battle Sluggish Growth By Jon Kamp and Nathalie Tadena, Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES TAKING THE …
Innovative Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery
They have the technology PLANNING THE SURGERY: Visiting surgeon Dr. Joel Heiser, left, looks on as surgeon Dr. Robert Lock …
Total Hip Replacement Video – ceramic
Total Hip Replacement Video Not for the faint-hearted – but very informative!!! Technorati Tags: Arthroscopic Hip Surgery, Hip failure, …
Get hip to it all – Total hip replacement surgery takes precision and skill — and can change a life
Get hip to it all – Total hip replacement surgery takes precision and skill — and can change a life. …
Another Smith & Nephew Horror Story …
Here is another horror story shared with me recently – makes you think – what is going on…??? (identity removed) …
Hip replaced then recalled?
Hip replaced then recalled? Story Created: Jul 11, 2011 at 4:55 PM America/New_York FORT MYERS, Fla– Major medical supplier Johnson …
Contrary View by Doctor: There’s No Need to Panic About Hip Implant Recall
My View: Some good points are made to balance the negativity of the ever-increasing DePuy fiasco but there is a …
Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuits Could Be Fruitful
Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuits Could Be Fruitful July 11, 2011 • 6:55 pm Source: click here Many of the 90,000 …
Lawsuits piling up against J&J for DePuy hip implants
Lawsuits piling up against J&J for DePuy hip implants Source: Click here 7.11.11 | MassDevice Staff Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) could …
DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Stays Out of Federal Court
DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Stays Out of Federal Court Written by hiplawsuits on Jul-11-11 11:00pm From: depuyhipreplacementlawsuit.com Not all DePuy …
Total number of DePuy lawsuits reaches 1,000
Total number of DePuy lawsuits reaches 1,000 July 11th, 2011 Source: click here About 1,000 patients have filed DePuy lawsuits …
DePuy ASR victim has suit returned to state court
DePuy ASR victim has suit returned to state court Source: click here Posted on July 12th, 2011 A DePuy ASR …
Hip Replacements and Dental Work: Do You Need to Take Antibiotics?
Hip Replacements and Dental Work: Do You Need to Take Antibiotics? Posted on July 11, 2011 Source: Rottenstein Law Group …
Johnson & Johnson – Faces a $70 million lawsuit
DePuy Orthopaedics’ Parent Company Faces $70 Million Lawsuit Posted on July 12, 2011 Source: Rottenstein Law Group A $70 million …
Hissey Kientz, LLP Update on DePuy Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System
Pinnacle Acetabular Cup System Source: Hissey Kientz, LLP The Food and Drug Administration has received hundreds of reports from patients who …
Drug Which May Help maintain Bone After Hip Replacement
My View: This may be a useful drug for routine use after hip implants to maintain bone health – after …
Johnson & Johnson Company in Trouble (J&J Again)
Johnson & Johnson Company in Trouble – what is happening at J&J – DePuy, now this… ??? J&J/Scios: Natrecor mislabeling …
Another Smith & Nephew BHR Problem
Received Overnight from Another Person Suffering with Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing I have removed the person’s identity as …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Expected to be Massive
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation Expected to be Massive Date Published: Friday, July 8th, 2011 Source: Click here The floodgates …
Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits
Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits (Earl Stevens, 2011) by Earl Stevens on Monday, 11 July …
Metal-on-Metal vs Metal-on-Improved Polyethylene Bearings in Total Hip Arthroplasty
My View: Little scientific in the way it is written BUT: Plastic wears out in hip replacements New improved plastics …
ANSWERS FOR THOSE LOOKING TO HAVE or have had an XLIF, ACDF, OR TOTAL HIP SURGERY
Here is the most amazing story about a most amazing lady – you or I thought we had it tough …
Sadwin Asks the Hard Questions of the Hip Replacement Companies
I had the privilege of getting some great questions from Howard last night and I thought that they, along with …
Total Hip Replacement Hospital Readmission Rates
Readmission and Length of Stay After Total Hip Arthroplasty in a National Medicare Sample Vorhies JS, Wang Y, Herndon J, …
FDA Letter to: Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Gmbh 12/21/10
FDA Letter to: Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Gmbh 12/21/10 Department of Health and Human Services Public Health ServiceFood and Drug …
Smith & Nephew Warned Over Hip Implant Facility
Smith & Nephew Warned Over Hip Implant Facility Date Published: Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women
Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women Date Published: Monday, January 3rd, 2011 Women who have received DePuy …
Fallout from DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Felt Globally
Fallout from DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Felt Globally Date Published: Monday, January 10th, 2011 The impact of the DePuy …
Another DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed in Canada
Another DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed in Canada Date Published: Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 A Canadian woman is the …
DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Says Company Ignored Defects
DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Says Company Ignored Defects Date Published: Friday, January 14th, 2011 Five Chicago residents have filed a …
DePuy Faces Lawsuits over Pinnacle Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
DePuy Faces Lawsuits over Pinnacle Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Date Published: Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 DePuy Orthopaedics’ ASR hip implant has …
