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Monthly Archives: July 2011

Challenges associated with using bovine serum in wear testing orthopaedic biopolymers

July 31, 2011

My View: The work that has been done to test artificial joints in the laboratory has not looked closely at …

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Bone Loss Following Hip Replacement – in Acetabular Region in A Woman with Breast Cancer

July 31, 2011

This is a rather unusual situation but shows the problems that can arise in the case where other disease processes …

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Hip Implant Removal – Total Hip Revision

July 31, 2011

Hip Implant Removal – Total Hip Revision With my total right hip revision planned for 1 Sept 2011, I happened …

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Australian TGA – Reforms in the medical devices regulatory framework: Overview of submissions

July 31, 2011

Reforms in the medical devices regulatory framework: Overview of submissions 11 February 2011 Background On 2 November 2010, the TGA released a …

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Australian TGA – Reforms in the medical devices regulatory framework

July 31, 2011

Australian TGA – Reforms in the medical devices regulatory framework Consultation Source: TGA – Click here 2 November 2010 Relevant …

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Australian TGA Response to Recall of DePuy ASR Hip Replacement

July 31, 2011

Recall of DePuy Orthopaedics ASR hip replacement device 16 May 2011 Source Therapeutic Goods Administration Recall of DePuy Orthopaedics ASR …

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Analysis of squeaking on ceramic hip endoprosthesis using the complex eigenvalue method

July 31, 2011

Mt View: This takes a little bit of reading to get your head around – but I think the gist …

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Cementless Implants Tied to Improved Hip Implant Survival

July 31, 2011

Cementless Implants Tied to Improved Hip Implant Survival Last Updated: July 29, 2011. Source: Doctors Lounge Total hip arthroplasty performed …

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British Woman files product liability lawsuit against Wright Medical Technology

July 31, 2011

Wright Hip Replacement Lawsuit Filed by Woman from Great Britain Source: AboutlawSuites.com Published: July 29th, 2011 An U.K. woman has …

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No Poor Medical Device Companies.. Wright Beats, Keeps Outlook

July 31, 2011

Wright Beats, Keeps Outlook By Zacks Investment Research on July 29, 2011 | More Posts By Zacks Investment Research | …

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Hospital “loses” Urgent Hip Replacement Paperwork for Former Nurse

July 31, 2011

Hospital campaigner bedridden Bianca Clare | 30th July 2011 Source: Sunshine Coast Daily, Queensland, Australia Liz Aspinall is finally getting …

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US Congress Women Rosa L. DeLauro Takes FDA To Task Over Comments re IOM Report

July 31, 2011

For Immediate Release Friday, July 29, 2011 Contact: Kaelan Richards 202-225-3661 DELAURO TO FDA: 510(k) MEDICAL DEVICE APPROVAL PROCESS UNSAFE, …

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Report: FDA’s Medical Device Approval Process Is Flawed

July 31, 2011

Report: FDA’s Medical Device Approval Process Is Flawed Source: Click here MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – More than 100 medical devices have been …

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510(k) approval process is too big to fail no matter how flawed it may be

July 31, 2011

7.29.11 | Arundhati Parmar Source: MedCityNews 510(k) approval process is too big to fail no matter how flawed it may …

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U.S. advisers call for new medical device regime

July 31, 2011

U.S. advisers call for new medical device regime Andrew Seaman Reuters Full Edition July 30, 2011 WASH­INGTON (Reuters) – An …

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Barry Meier – Approval process for devices blasted

July 31, 2011

Approval process for devices blasted Barry Meier The Boston Globe July 30, 2011 The govern­ment’s system for reg­u­lating many med­ical …

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Expert group calls for new way to clear medical devices

July 31, 2011

Expert group calls for new way to clear medical devices Christine Mai-Duc | Tribune Washington Bureau Source: ongo The Tennessean …

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Sadwin Comments on Washington Post Article – Letter to Authors

July 31, 2011

Refer to: Advisory panel calls for revamping FDA approval process for medical devices Good morning: I just read your article …

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Advisory panel calls for revamping FDA approval process for medical devices

July 31, 2011

Advisory panel calls for revamping FDA approval process for medical devices David Brown and N.C. Aizenman The Washington Post Ongo.com …

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FDA Backs Quicker Reviews for Hip Implants in Reply to Panel’s Report

July 31, 2011

FDA Backs Quicker Reviews for Hip Implants in Reply to Panel’s Report By Anna Edney – Jul 30, 2011 2:27 …

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Institute of Medicine – Public Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) Clearance Process

July 31, 2011

Institute of Medicine – Public Health Effectiveness of the FDA 510(k) Clearance Process The report has been released Friday 29 …

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Doctors and Staff go Home and Leave Hip Replacement Patient in Wheel Chair Locked in…

July 30, 2011

Published: Friday, Jul. 29, 2011 / Updated: Friday, Jul. 29, 2011 09:15 AM Woman locked in Rock Hill doctor’s office …

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Biomet Reorganization Causes Job Cuts In Europe, Locally

July 30, 2011

Biomet Reorganization Causes Job Cuts In Europe, Locally Daniel Riordan Times-Union Staff Writer A new structure will lead to the …

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DePuy Pinnacle Implants May Cause Same Problems as Defective ASR Implants

July 30, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Implants May Cause Same Problems as Defective ASR Implants Source: Levin & Perconti Over the past year our Illinois …

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7th Time Replacement on a Iraqi Patient – Dr Sachin Bhonsie

July 30, 2011

7th Time Replacement on a Iraqi Patient Published on: July 29th, 2011 12:09am by: Subhajitbir Source: Open Press (OPENPRESS) July 29, 2011 — …

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Brit’s Put Money Before Patient Suffering – Bloody Accountants Rule… On the Way to Third World Status…

July 30, 2011

NHS rations knee and hip replacement operations to save money By INDERDEEP BAINS Spurce:  Daily Mail UK Last updated at 8:34 …

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Heavy Metal: Titanium Implant Safety Under Scrutiny

July 30, 2011

Heavy Metal: Titanium Implant Safety Under Scrutiny Posted on: Monday, 25 July 2011, 20:48 CDT Source: RedOrbit Researchers identify new, …

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Chuck Molnar, Senior Corner: Knee replacement worth the anxiety

July 30, 2011

Chuck Molnar, Senior Corner: Knee replacement worth the anxiety Source – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 07/24/2011 01:30:55 AM PDT John Glenn …

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Tiger Woods: Why a knee replacement is out…

July 30, 2011

Tiger: Why a knee replacement is out (source: Golf365) By Neville Leck Last updated: 27th July 2011 Fred Funk Reports are circulating …

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Regulatory Reform Series #5 – FDA Medical Device Regulation: Impact on American Patients, Innovation and Jobs

July 30, 2011

Regulatory Reform Series #5 – FDA Medical Device Regulation: Impact on American Patients, Innovation and Jobs Source: FDA Website Statement …

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Report could sway FDA device review process

July 30, 2011

Report could sway FDA device review process Source: Reuters By Andrew Seaman WASHINGTON | Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:40pm EDT (Reuters) – …

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FDA 510K Process – Another Issue – Risky pelvic mesh highlights worries about FDA process

July 30, 2011

Risky pelvic mesh highlights worries about FDA process Untested medical devices found to erode patients’ insides Source: MSNBC.com By Rita Rubin; …

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Will the DePuy Pinnacle Bring the Next Wave of Lawsuits?

July 30, 2011

Will the DePuy Pinnacle Bring the Next Wave of Lawsuits? July 21, 2011, 10:30:00AM. By Heidi Turner; Source: click here Denver, …

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DePuy Hip Recall Takes Toll on Johnson & Johnson Finances

July 30, 2011

DePuy Hip Recall Takes Toll on Johnson & Johnson Finances July 22, 2011Posted In: Johnson & Johnson updates By The Bradley Law …

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Anterior Hip Replacements are the Future

July 30, 2011

Anterior Hip Replacements are the Future: 5 Points from Dr. Edward Petrow Written by  Laura Miller | July 26, 2011 Source: Click …

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Barry Meier – Study Faults Approval Process for Medical Devices

July 30, 2011

Study Faults Approval Process for Medical Devices BY BARRY MEIER PUBLISHED: JULY 29, 2011 NEW YORK TIMES The government’s system for regulating …

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510(k) reforms: FDA downplays the impact of the IOM study on the eve of its release

July 30, 2011

510(k) reforms: FDA downplays the impact of the IOM study on the eve of its release July 28, 2011 by MassDevice staff …

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Smoking Tied to Increase in Post-Arthroplasty Complications – Bugger!!!

July 30, 2011

Smoking Tied to Increase in Post-Arthroplasty Complications Last Updated: July 27, 2011. Source: Click here Pre-operative smoking status is a …

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Zimmer Holdings’ CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript

July 29, 2011

Zimmer Holdings’ CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript Zimmer Holdings (ZMH) Q2 2011 Earnings Call July 27, …

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Profit rises 23 percent at Zimmer

July 29, 2011

Profit rises 23 percent at Zimmer Staff, news services Published: July 28, 2011 3:00 a.m. Zimmer Holdings Inc. on Wednesday reported …

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UK watch – Medical Apartheid – Knives (not) out for Obese and Smokers…

July 29, 2011

Obese and smokers targeted by Herts doctors By Richard YoungWednesday, July 27, 2011 3:19 PM Source: click here Smokers and the …

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Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery for Active Baby Boomers

July 29, 2011

Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery for Active Baby Boomers BY Jane Langille • POSTED July 25 2011 AT 12:00 pm …

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WOW!!! Intelligent OrthoSensor Devices Provide Real-Time Reporting on The Condition of Your Orthopaedic Implant

July 29, 2011

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 – …

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Sadwin has a few other Pithy Points for the Orthopaedic “Big Guys”…

July 29, 2011

[Earl’s View] Comment: “Bruce Greenfield may be the last New Zealander implanted with a faulty hip joint “ Market share …

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Sadwin Doesn’t buy the BHR Story …

July 29, 2011

Howard is currently sitting around minus a hip, lucky to be alive post BHR – little wonder… After reading article ” …

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Miracle Vitamin C – worth checking out (and that is from a scientific skeptic!)…

July 29, 2011

My wife, Tracey (pictured), has made me aware (REPEATEDLY!) of a new type of Vitamin C which uses liposome technology …

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Barry Meier – Study of Medical Device Rules Is Attacked, Unseen

July 29, 2011

Study of Medical Device Rules Is Attacked, Unseen By BARRY MEIER New York Times – Click here Published: July 27, 2011 Allies of …

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Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty

July 29, 2011

Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty Author: Derek F Amanatullah, MS, MD, PhD; Chief Editor: Erik D Schraga, MD  Pre-procedure Background  …

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Can’t shoot the Messenger [Sales Rep] …

July 28, 2011

Remand Denials in Hip Implant MDL Source: click here We’ve just found out about multiple remand denials from the Depuy hip …

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Veterans are Put through Another War – Hip Recall

July 28, 2011

Veterans from America’s wars that have been through hip implant surgical treatment in VA hospitals or in other places might …

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Why Are Pharmaceutical Companies Paying The FDA?

July 28, 2011

Why Are Pharmaceutical Companies Paying The FDA? Posted by Amber Racine J uly 27, 2011 10:31 AM Source: Click here The FDA …

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Report: IOM review of the FDA 510(k) process due Friday

July 28, 2011

Report: IOM review of the FDA 510(k) process due Friday July 27, 2011 by Brendon Nafziger, DOTmed News Associate Editor; Source …

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New push in Austin for adult stem cell therapy

July 28, 2011

Helping your body heal itself New push in Austin for adult stem cell therapy Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jul 2011, 7:03 …

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My Revision is Planned for 1 September – Yahoo!!!

July 28, 2011

I saw the surgeon today – revision operation planned for 1st September – will be a total revision – out …

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McMinn Centre (UK) Talks About Arthritis

July 28, 2011

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, …

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Radiographic Assessment of the Patient With a Total Hip Replacement

July 27, 2011

Radiographic Assessment of the Patient With a Total Hip Replacement By Deborah Pate, DC, DACBR; Source: click here Osteoarthritis of …

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Holistic Alternatives to Hip Replacement

July 27, 2011

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, …

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Stryker Meets Earnings Estimates but Costs Hurt

July 27, 2011

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) …

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Stryker Profit for the quarter slipped 3.1%

July 27, 2011

Earnings Scorecard: Stryker By: Zacks Equity Research July 26, 2011 Orthopedic devices giant Stryker Corporation (SYK – Analyst Report) reported …

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Joint Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Blood Clot Formation in Certain Patients

July 27, 2011

Joint Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Blood Clot Formation in Certain Patients 27/07/2011 02:50:00 Source: click here Clots more likely …

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Dozens suing over DePuy hip replacement

July 27, 2011

Dozens suing over hip replacement device Posted: Jun 15, 2011 9:29 AM; By Courtney Fasano, Multimedia Journalist – bio | email Source – click here WAUSAU …

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Smith & Nephew’s Exclusive OXINIUM Material for Hip Replacement Implants Chosen for Premium Reimbursement in Japan

July 27, 2011

Smith & Nephew‘s Exclusive OXINIUM Material for Hip Replacement Implants Chosen for Premium Reimbursement in Japan By Benzinga Staff  Source – …

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Another Legal Victory for Victims With Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Implants

July 27, 2011

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, …

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Smaller scars, faster recovery for new hip replacement

July 27, 2011

Smaller scars, faster recovery for new hip replacement Minimal Incision Hip Replacement – click for original news from wpty.com Posted: 07/25/2011 …

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How To Choose A Hip Replacement Surgeon

July 27, 2011

How To Choose A Hip Replacement Surgeon Source: click here If you’re committed to undergoing hip replacement surgery, more than likely …

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Ideas For Recovery From Hip Replacement

July 27, 2011

Ideas For Recovery From Hip Replacement Source: click here There you are. You’ve just awakened after your hip replacement surgery and your …

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Cost of obesity treatment in East Lancashire set to double

July 26, 2011

Cost of obesity treatment in East Lancashire set to double 10:11am Tuesday 26th July 2011 By Neil Docking »Reporter Source: …

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McMinn Centre Patient Video’s

July 26, 2011

  Related articles McMinn Centre Data Suggests How Bad DePuy ASR was v. Others on the Market (earlsview.com) Mr McMinn, …

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MHRA Advice for Patients

July 26, 2011

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 …

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McMinn Centre Data Suggests How Bad DePuy ASR was v. Others on the Market

July 26, 2011

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 …

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Mr McMinn, Inventor of the BHR Gives A Balanced Response to ABC 4Corners Program

July 26, 2011

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 …

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Hip Osteoarthritis More Prevalent Among Athletes – Study

July 25, 2011

Hip Osteoarthritis More Prevalent Among Athletes – Study by Sheela Philomena on  July 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM Read more: Hip Osteoarthritis …

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Rottenstein Law Group Curious About Reserves Set Aside by Johnson & Johnson for DePuy Victims

July 25, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Curious About Reserves Set Aside by Johnson & Johnson for DePuy Victims The Rottenstein Law Group, which …

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“Alternatives To Hip Replacement Surgery?”

July 25, 2011

“Alternatives To Hip Replacement Surgery?” July 23rd, 2011; Source Dr. Gold’s Orthopedic Surgery Blog Often times, my patients experiencing severe hip …

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What To Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery

July 25, 2011

What To Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery Is Joint Replacement Surgery Right For You? Posted by Robin Westen on July 24, 2011 …

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House Calls Come Back – A good Move!

July 25, 2011

Concierge practice gives patients a peace of mind WRITTEN BY: PATTI SINGER; STAFF WRITER3:34 PM, Jul. 25, 2011  |  Source: Click here Suzanne …

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Improving Initial Acetabular Component Stability in Revision

July 25, 2011

J Arthroplasty. 2011 Jul 19. [Epub ahead of print] Improving Initial Acetabular Component Stability in Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Calcium Phosphate …

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Sadwin Raises More Questions – Will They Ever Be Answered?

July 25, 2011

Why don’t we hear more from those with defective Smith & Nephew Hips? Earl, you are right, are people afraid of speaking …

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New oral anticoagulant drugs – mechanisms of action

July 24, 2011

Experimental and clinical pharmacology New oral anticoagulant drugs – mechanisms of action Timothy Brighton, Haematologist, South Eastern Area Laboratory Service …

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Anti-coagulant Blockbuster Drugs Are Here…

July 24, 2011

Anti-coagulant Blockbuster Drugs Are Here Source: Click here July 24, 2011 About the author: Smith On Stocks My name is Larry Smith. …

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Lawsuit Against DePuy Filed From Spain

July 24, 2011

DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits Taking Place All Over the World July 18, 2011, 05:00:00AM. By Charles Benson Costa Blanca, Spain: …

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Ceramic Hip Joint Replacement Devices

July 24, 2011

Ceramic Hip Joint Replacement Devices Author: Elizabeth Dulaney-Cripe, MD; Chief Editor: Erik D Schraga, MD  Products Ceramic total hip components …

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Squeaking Ceramic Hips – Why?

July 24, 2011

Squeaking in Ceramic-on-Ceramic Total Hip Replacements  Todd V. Swanson, MD While the wear rate with ceramic-on-ceramic total hip replacements is …

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Ceramic Hip Replacement

July 24, 2011

Ceramic Hip Replacement Source: Click here A ceramic hip replacement will be made of either: –  a ceramic femoral head …

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Sydney Orthopaedic Specialists give the “good oil” on Knees

July 24, 2011

Sydney Orthopaedic Specialists give the “good oil” on Knees The knee joint, which appears like a simple hinge-joint, is one …

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Mr. Michael Solomon, Sydney Australia Surgeon Gives Advice on Hip Replacement

July 24, 2011

Mr. Michael Solomon, Sydney Australian Surgeon Gives Advice on Hip Replacement Source – Mr. Michael Solomon, Sydney Australia Surgeon – …

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How Long Do Hip Replacements Last?

July 24, 2011

How Long Do Hip Replacements Last? By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated July 08, 2011 Question: How Long Do …

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Ceramic Hip Replacement Surgery

July 24, 2011

Ceramic Hip Replacement Surgery By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated August 02, 2010 Hip replacement is among the most …

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Computer Assisted ‘Navigation’ in Joint Replacement Surgery

July 24, 2011

Computer Assisted ‘Navigation’ in Joint Replacement Surgery Computers have become an integral part of everyday life. Virtually all aspects of …

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Videos of Hip Replacement from YouTube

July 24, 2011

Videos of Hip Replacement from YouTube

Computer-Assisted Hip Replacement Surgery – A More Accurate Placement of the Implant Ensures Better Outcomes for the Patient

July 24, 2011

Computer-Assisted Hip Replacement Surgery – A More Accurate Placement of the Implant Ensures Better Outcomes for the Patient March 26, …

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Obese Are Three Times as Likely to Need a Hip or Knee Replacement

July 24, 2011

Obese Are Three Times as Likely to Need a Hip or Knee Replacement February 12, 2006 By: Jeff Nagel Website: …

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Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Implant Let Patients Stay Active Longer

July 24, 2011

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 …

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History – Smith & Nephew Receives US FDA Approval For Ceramic-On-Ceramic Hip

July 24, 2011

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 & …

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Options for Hip Replacements – different materials

July 24, 2011

Advanced wear-reducing hip replacements What are some of the advanced wear-reducing materials available for revision hip surgery? OXINIUM◊ Oxidized Zirconium …

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Bruce Greenfield may be the last New Zealander implanted with a faulty hip joint

July 24, 2011

All pain, no gain for hip patients By Phil Taylor; 5:30 AM Saturday Jul 23, 2011; Source – New Zealand …

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Tranexamic acid reduces transfusion risk in THA patients

July 24, 2011

Tranexamic acid reduces transfusion risk in THA patients Source – click here A single preoperative dose of tranexamic acid was …

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‘Metal on metal’ hip implants leave some recipients in pain, at risk

July 24, 2011

‘Metal on metal’ hip implants leave some recipients in pain, at risk By Anita Creamer; The Sacramento Bee – click …

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As Baby Boomers Age, Orthopedic Surgeons Will See More Demand

July 24, 2011

As Baby Boomers Age, Orthopedic Surgeons Will See More Demand Provided to The Ledger By Robin Williams Adams; Published: Saturday, …

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Hematoma prevention important in reducing morbidity, mortality from THA

July 24, 2011

Hematoma prevention important in reducing morbidity, mortality from THA The aggressive prevention of hematoma can help lower complication rates, morbidity …

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Fast Track Discharge Following Hip Replacement

July 23, 2011

Fast Track Discharge Following Hip Replacement May Be Safe for Some Arthritis Patients By Carol Eustice, About.com Guide   July 22, 2011 …

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Special Surgery Table for Anterior Hip Replacement Operations

July 23, 2011

Revised Hip-Replacement Approach Sparks Discussion Among Patients, Orthopedic Surgeons By Robin Williams Adams Published: Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 12:01 …

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Metal Ion Measurement as a Diagnostic Tool to Identify Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing

July 23, 2011

Metal Ion Measurement as a Diagnostic Tool to Identify Problems with Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacing Interesting scientific paper – you can …

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Measuring cobalt and chromium ions

July 23, 2011

Measuring cobalt and chromium ions Chromium and cobalt and other metals present in surgical implants are usually measured by inductively …

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Associate Professor Michael J. Neil – Doesn’t Recommend Resurfacing

July 23, 2011

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 …

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Knee Replacement Rates Soar

July 23, 2011

Lincoln knee replacement rates bend to patient demand By MARK ANDERSEN / Lincoln Journal Star | Posted: Monday, July 18, …

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A Zimmer NexGen UK Patient – Metal Sensitivity

July 23, 2011

Location: United Kingdom  Sorry but its about Zimmer I have been a member of this informative site for nearly three …

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If you Smoke and are “Fat” – no Joint Replacements in UK…

July 23, 2011

Hip and knee surgery is ‘low priority’ Hip and knee replacements are being classed as ‘low priority’ by an increasing …

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ANALYSIS OF BEARING-SURFACE-RELATED COMPLICATIONS [Hip]

July 23, 2011

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. …

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Zimmer NexGen Knee Lawsuits

July 23, 2011

Zimmer NexGen Lawyers Set To Argue Over Consolidation of Knee Lawsuits Published: July 20th, 2011 A panel of federal judges …

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STEM CELL BIOENGINEERING

July 23, 2011

STEM CELL BIOENGINEERING By Arshad Chaudry (August 2004) Stem cells have generated more excitement, scrutiny and controversy than any other area …

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FDA medical device review times to be subject of House hearing

July 23, 2011

FDA medical device review times to be subject of House hearing The House Energy & Commerce Committee’s oversight subcommittee is …

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Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells

July 23, 2011

My View: Dr Sheinkop makes some great points which MUST be considered… Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells By Mitchell B. …

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Is Corin going to be swallowed up?

July 23, 2011

Is Corin going to be swallowed up? Hip-replacement specialist Corin was mentioned as another bid target, possibly for Smith and …

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New Stryker Hip Replacement System looks Good

July 23, 2011

Stryker MDM X3 Hip Replacement System Gets US Green Light by Gene Ostrovskyon Feb 11, 2011 • 9:54 am Source: …

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Depression & Arthritis

July 23, 2011

My View Having battled with the pain of my hips and getting about general life with painful mobility has not …

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CDC Links Obesity, Arthritis, and Lack of Exercise

July 23, 2011

CDC Links Obesity, Arthritis, and Lack of Exercise Study Shows Obese Adults Who Have Arthritis Are More Likely to Skip …

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Hip-replacement recall hurts profits at Johnson & Johnson

July 23, 2011

Hip-replacement recall hurts profits at Johnson & Johnson 7:23 AM, Jul. 20, 2011  Source – click here Written by Michael …

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Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips

July 23, 2011

Review of the Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips Source – Connie; My DePuy Hip Recall Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing …

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Medical Tourism is Making Real Cents (sense…)

July 22, 2011

Medical Tourism as a Viable Investment Theme? September 8, 2009 – Source – click here Barron’s had a fascinating article …

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Johnson & Johnson Special Committee: No Wrongdoing

July 22, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Special Committee: No Wrongdoing Source: Click here In an eagerly awaited report, a special committee of the …

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New Scientific Breakthrough – preventing bone growth

July 22, 2011

My Question: Can this be turned around so that we can regrow bones  when needed? When Injured Muscles Mistakenly Grow …

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Crucial Documents Could Determine DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Results

July 22, 2011

Crucial Documents Could Determine DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Results As the lawsuits filed against Johnson and Johnson division DePuy Orthopaedics …

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Orthopaedics: Market Prospects & Global Competition Share

July 22, 2011

Orthopaedics: Market Prospects & Global Competition By Reportlinker Published: Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2011 – 5:20 am NEW YORK, July 20, …

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Techniques In Implementing A Hip Replacement Operation

July 21, 2011

Techniques In Implementing A Hip Replacement Operation The issuance of a hip recall for alleged defective hip implants from DePuy …

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Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan July 20th, 2011

July 20, 2011

Early start I arrived at the radiology place at just after 7 am and proceeded with the obligatory form filling …

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Visit to the Surgeon Monday 18th July 2011

July 19, 2011

11 am rolled around quickly… This was the first time I had met the private orthopaedic surgeon and I was …

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Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for Active Articulation(TM) E1(R) Dual Mobility Hip System

July 18, 2011

My View: This is looks like a really exciting development – will follow with interest. Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for …

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Australia – Hip surgery ruins lives

July 18, 2011

Hip surgery ruins lives Rachel Browne; March 13, 2011 Revision of ASR Depuy Hips Revision of Metal on Metal Hips …

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Australia – Amanda Keller had a hip replacement operation

July 17, 2011

Lucy Ballinger, April 24, 2011 1:00AM Amanda Keller had a hip replacement operation AMANDA Keller is just one of many …

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Northern Indiana is the major medical products manufacturing centre for the World

July 17, 2011

Indiana’s Medical Device Mecca Has Good Bones By: Bob Michaels Originally Published MPMN November/December 2008 Northern Indiana’s medical device industry …

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Can J&J Really Change – or is There An Endemic Rot in a Company Which Has Got too Large to Manage?

July 17, 2011

J&J CEO: Most Product Recalls are Behind Us; With Changes, We’ll Come Back Even Stronger [Canadian Press DataFile] April 28, …

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Scientists push biocompatible materials for use in orthopaedic implants

July 17, 2011

Materials Research Gets Under the Skin Scientists push biocompatible materials to interact with their surroundings in intelligent ways By: Stephanie …

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Stainless Steel Takes a Backseat to Newer Biomaterials

July 17, 2011

My View some very interesting developments – worth reading. As a polymer-based product, the company’s PEEK-Optima is not in danger …

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Plasma physics finds novel applications in medicine

July 17, 2011

ScienceWise – Winter 2011 Helicon healing Dr Christian Sarra-Bournet Plasma physics finds novel applications in medicine Nosocomial Infections are those …

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Plasma Processing Yields Antibacterial Implant Coating

July 17, 2011

Plasma Processing Yields Antibacterial Implant Coating Published: June 26, 2011 Using plasma processing, an Australian physicist has produced titanium dioxide …

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Smart Coating Encourages Bonding Between Implants and Bones

July 17, 2011

Smart Coating Encourages Bonding Between Implants and Bones Published: February 4, 2010 Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed …

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Squeaky Ceramic Hip Implants…

July 17, 2011

The Squeak and the Fury   By: Shana Leonard Over the past several years, ceramic-based hip replacements have become all …

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Durable Implantable Devices Materialize with Ceramics

July 17, 2011

Durable Implantable Devices Materialize with Ceramics   By: Shana Leonard Originally Published MPMN March 2006 Shana Leonard Ceramic coatings on …

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Is Medical Device Design Going to the Dogs?

July 17, 2011

Is Medical Device Design Going to the Dogs? Published: May 23, 2011 The Massachusetts-based Worcester Business Journal featured an interesting …

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First Blended Vitamin E Total Knee Replacement in the United States

July 17, 2011

DJO Global’s Surgical Division Announces the Implantation of the First Blended Vitamin E Total Knee Replacement in the United States …

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Roundtable: Evolution, Not Revolution, Drives Biomaterials Development

July 17, 2011

Published: Tue, Nov 30, 2010 – 11:25 am Roundtable: Evolution, Not Revolution, Drives Biomaterials Development MPMN 25th Anniversary Coverage Marcus …

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Kohl: FDA’s Post-Market Review of Hip Implants Welcome, But More Scrutiny Needed

July 17, 2011

Kohl: FDA’s Post-Market Review of Hip Implants Welcome, But More Scrutiny Needed [Targeted News Service] WASHINGTON, May 24 — The …

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Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for Active Articulation(TM) E1(R) Dual Mobility Hip System

July 17, 2011

My View: This is looks like a really exciting development – will follow with interest. Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for …

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Lawsuits Filed Against Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant

July 17, 2011

Lawsuits Filed Against Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant FORT WORTH, Texas, May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Eight cases were filed …

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Johnson & Johnson Sued for Prosthetic Hip Implant Defects

July 17, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Sued for Prosthetic Hip Implant Defects 06/02/2011 — In June 2008, plaintiff Kenneth Eichler underwent total hip …

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Wireless data collected directly from patients during normal physical activities could enable the development of better knee implants

July 17, 2011

Published: Sat, Apr 7, 2007 – 01:00 am Materials – Knee Implants Wireless data collected directly from patients during normal …

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South Wales (UK) Patients Seek Legal Advice After Early Hip Replacement Failure

July 17, 2011

Patients Seek Legal Advice After Early Hip Replacement Failure May 12, 2011 — South Wales Echo (UK) — MORE than …

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Metal-on-Metal Implants Experience (More) Backlash

July 17, 2011

Metal-on-Metal Implants Experience (More) Backlash Published: March 5, 2010 Metal-on-metal hip implants are no stranger to bad press. Over the …

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Lubrication with Synovial Fluid Components

July 17, 2011

My View: Seems to suggest that the water-loving (hydrophilic) plastics can actually absorb onto the cobalt chrome and improve the …

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