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Monthly Archives: August 2011

FAQ: Steve Jobs’ Pancreatic Cancer

August 31, 2011

My View: Steve has to be at the top of my list when it comes to leaders, innovators, visionaries and …

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Earl – ONE DAY Until Hip Revision Day

August 31, 2011

ONE DAY until R-Day! Day -1 Off to the pathology lab to have a blood test for cross-matching my blood …

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Generic Orthopedic Implants’ Time Has Come

August 30, 2011

Generic Orthopedic Implants’ Time Has Come Written by  Blair Rhode, MD, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and owner, RoG Sports Medicine …

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LegalView Announces New Vaginal Mesh Litigation Portal

August 30, 2011

LegalView Announces New Vaginal Mesh Litigation Portal LegalView, an online legal resource, will ow offer free legal case evaluations regarding …

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Women’s Health Research: Hip Fracture Risk Rises After Women Stop Hormones

August 30, 2011

Women’s Health Research: Hip Fracture Risk Rises After Women Stop Hormones  Published August 29, 2011 | Reuters When postmenopausal women …

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Beaumont woman files suit against DePuy over hip implant

August 30, 2011

Beaumont woman files suit against DePuy over hip implant 8/29/2011 7:36 PM By Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau  A Beaumont woman …

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Earl – Three Days Until Hip Revision Day

August 29, 2011

Three days until R-Day! Well time flies when you are having fun! Or so my late Dad always used to …

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New imaging device enables scientists to see tumor cells traveling in the brain

August 29, 2011

New imaging device enables scientists to see tumor cells traveling in the brain Published on August 26, 2011 at 12:04 …

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New Bristol, Pfizer clot drug saves lives in study

August 28, 2011

New Bristol, Pfizer clot drug saves lives in study By Ben Hirschler  (Reuters) PARIS | Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:46am …

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Pfizer and Bristol’s ARISTOTLE Study Finds the Golden Mean of Anticoagulation

August 28, 2011

Source; Forbes Pharma & Healthcare 8/28/2011 @ 2:08AM |668 views Pfizer and Bristol’s ARISTOTLE Study Finds the Golden Mean of …

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Canada – Knee surgery wait time is unacceptable

August 28, 2011

Knee surgery wait time is unacceptable Edmonton Journal August 28, 2011 3:08 AM Re: “Canadian health-care system eroding: outgoing CMA …

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Spike in Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Complaints May Point to Looming Disaster

August 28, 2011

Spike in Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Complaints May Point to Looming Disaster Date Published: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 Source; News Inferno …

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NWI physicians use latest tools to keep patients healthy

August 28, 2011

NWI physicians use latest tools to keep patients healthy By Kathleen Quilligan kathleen.quilligan@nwi.com,  (219) 662-5331  | Posted: Sunday, August 28, …

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Partial Hip Replacement at 107 years old…

August 28, 2011

Freedom from bed finally for 107-year-old Vidyavati PTI | 10:08 AM,Aug 14,2011 Source: IBN Live From Swapna Tarafdar(With Pix) New …

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Hip Repalcement – Anterior Approach Gives Patients Another Option

August 28, 2011

Alternative Hip Replacement Procedure Gaining Popularity 10/08/2011 15:22:00  Source: Health Canal Anterior Approach Gives Patients Another Option ATLANTA – Orthopaedic surgeons …

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Leg length may be affected by use of spinal anesthesia during THR

August 28, 2011

Leg length may be affected by use of spinal anesthesia during THR Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 26, 2011 Use …

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THA after intertrochanteric osteotomy results in higher complication rates, lower long-term prosthesis survival rates

August 28, 2011

THA after intertrochanteric osteotomy results in higher complication rates, lower long-term prosthesis survival rates Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 26, …

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Femoral Osteotomy Treatment & Management

August 28, 2011

Femoral Osteotomy Treatment & Management Author: Austin T Fragomen, MD; Chief Editor: William L Jaffe, MD   more… Source: Medscape Reference …

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Femoral Osteotomy – commonly used for adults in the treatment of hip fracture nonunions and malunions

August 28, 2011

Femoral Osteotomy Author: Austin T Fragomen, MD; Chief Editor: William L Jaffe, MD   more…Source: Medscape Reference Background Proximal femoral …

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Industry planning response to calls for transvaginal mesh recall

August 28, 2011

8.26.11 | Arundhati Parmar Industry planning response to calls for transvaginal mesh recall Source: Med City News A public advocacy …

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AAOS Report: Hip Arthroscopy Could Double by 2013

August 28, 2011

AAOS Report: Hip Arthroscopy Could Double by 2013 Written by  Laura Miller | August 26, 2011 Source: Becker Hip and …

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The Australian – Medical devices in spotlight

August 27, 2011

Medical devices in spotlight Sue Dunlevy From: The Australian August 27, 2011 12:00AM Bob Lugton, on his boat outside his home …

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Septic Hip – Infection of the hip joint in children

August 27, 2011

Septic Hip – Infection of the hip joint in children By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated February 14, 2009; About.com Health’s Disease …

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Bursitis

August 27, 2011

PubMed Health Home > Diseases and Conditions > Bursitis Bursitis Last reviewed: August 3, 2010. Bursitis is inflammation of the …

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Bursitis – What is it?

August 27, 2011

What is bursitis? Source: Medicinenet Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa (the plural form is bursae) is a …

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Anti-inflammatory medications. Not without risk.

August 27, 2011

Anti-inflammatory medications. Not without risk. December 28, 2009 Dr. Pullen Many of us use anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)  for pain, arthritis, …

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For all those who have had hip Replacements – Read this – Opioid Induced Constipation

August 27, 2011

Opioid Induced Constipation May 23, 2011 Dr. Pullen Opioid induced constipation is one of the most common and difficult problems …

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Xarelto Joins the Rush to Novel New Anticoagulants

August 27, 2011

Xarelto Joins the Rush to Novel New Anticoagulants August 26, 2011 Dr. Pullen The recent FDA approval of Xarelto (generic …

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Yale researchers synthesize Alzheimer’s compound

August 27, 2011

Yale researchers synthesize Alzheimer’s compound By James M. Connolly  Source: MassHightech Researchers at Yale University report that they have developed …

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Why do surgeons avoid the obvious when patients complain???

August 27, 2011

My View: This story illustrates the need for a second opinion – something which is easier said than done at …

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Joint Stiffness and Rheumatoid Arthritis

August 27, 2011

Joint Stiffness and Rheumatoid Arthritis  Originally published in WebMD Joint stiffness is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic …

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News we have been waiting for – A Drink a Day May Keep Alzheimer’s Away!

August 27, 2011

A Drink a Day May Keep Alzheimer’s Away Fran Lowry  Source: Medscape August 26, 2011 — Light to moderate drinking …

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Most doctors sued for malpractice never pay a claim

August 26, 2011

Most doctors sued for malpractice never pay a claim ACP HospitalistWeekly In the News for the Week of 8-24-11 While …

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FDA Should Recall Surgical Mesh for Women, Public Citizen Says

August 26, 2011

FDA Should Recall Surgical Mesh for Women, Public Citizen Says By Anna Edney – Aug 26, 2011 7:33 AM GMT+1000 …

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Obesity a significant risk factor in complication rates following THA

August 26, 2011

Obesity a significant risk factor in complication rates following THA Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 25, 2011 Researchers from the …

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Who will lead J&J hip replacement MDL?

August 26, 2011

Who will lead J&J hip replacement MDL? Source: Thompson Reuters News & Insight Legal   In the next day or …

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Length of stay following Total Hip Repalcement multifactorial, study finds

August 26, 2011

 Length of stay following THA multifactorial, study finds  Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 25, 2011 COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A patient’s …

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6 Points on Patient-Specific Knee Replacement Using Stryker’s ShapeMatch Technology

August 25, 2011

6 Points on Patient-Specific Knee Replacement Using Stryker’s ShapeMatch Technology Written by  Laura Miller| August 24, 2011 Source: Beckers Orthopedic …

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Stryker Scorpio knee implant injury claim goes to trial

August 25, 2011

Stryker Scorpio knee implant injury claim goes to trial August 24, 2011 by MassDevice staff A case dismissal is overturned …

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Hip revision surgery

August 25, 2011

Hip revision surgery Source: Click here Definition Hip revision surgery, which is also known as revision total hip arthroplasty , …

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Facebook Decision to Withdraw Special Privileges From Drugmakers

August 25, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Notes With Approval Facebook Decision to Withdraw Special Privileges From Drugmakers PRWEB.COM Newswire (PRWEB) August 24, 2011 …

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Coloarticular fistula: A rare complication of revision total hip arthroplasty

August 25, 2011

Coloarticular fistula: A rare complication of revision total hip arthroplasty Suzanne S. Long, MD; Nicholas E. Tawa, MD; Douglas K. …

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Groundswell of Grievances Against Manufacturers of Defective, Dangerous Hip Replacement Devices

August 25, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Heeds Groundswell of Grievances Against Manufacturers of Defective, Dangerous Hip Replacement Devices NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2011 …

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Further Patient Problems – in response to NY Times Article

August 25, 2011

More comments made in response to  this article was published in the New York Times: Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even …

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Patient Horror Story at the Hands of Many Doctors – Reponse to latest NY Times Article

August 25, 2011

A few days ago this article was published in the New York Times: Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the …

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Daytime Fatigue: The Cost of Insomnia

August 25, 2011

Living With Insomnia: Get a Good Night’s Sleep Daytime Fatigue: The Cost of Insomnia WebMD Medical Reference Reviewed By Michael …

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Citalopram – From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

August 25, 2011

Citalopram From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Citalopram Systematic (IUPAC) name (RS)-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1- (4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-carbonitrile Clinical data Trade names Celexa AHFS/Drugs.com monograph MedlinePlus …

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Antidepressant Celexa Could Cause Fatal Heart Damage, FDA Says

August 25, 2011

Antidepressant Celexa Could Cause Fatal Heart Damage, FDA Says August 24, 2011 3:02 PM EDT Source: Click here The widely …

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FDA: Celexa May Damage Heart at High Doses

August 25, 2011

FDA: Celexa May Damage Heart at High Doses Fatal Changes to Heart’s Rhythm Possible From Antidepressant By Daniel J. DeNoon …

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The rate at which FDA issues 483s and warning letters is going up, up, up.

August 25, 2011

The rate at which FDA issues 483s and warning letters is going up, up, up. Source: FDA email circular advertising …

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Prescriptions slip-ups affecting hospitalized seniors

August 24, 2011

Prescriptions slip-ups affecting hospitalized seniors Published On Tue Aug 23 2011 Theresa Boyle Health Reporter  Source: thestar.com Too many seniors …

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Complaints Surge About Crumbling Artificial Hips

August 24, 2011

Complaints Surge About Crumbling Artificial Hips on August 23, 2011 Source: fairwarning.org As researchers scramble to assess the health dangers of …

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FDA Clearance – PRECICE Remote-Control Leg Limb Lengthening Device

August 24, 2011

Ellipse Technologies Announces FDA Clearance to Market the PRECICETM Remote-Control Leg Limb Lengthening Device August 23, 2011 01:54 PM Eastern Daylight …

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The problem of osteoporotic hip fracture in Australia

August 24, 2011

The problem of osteoporotic hip fracture in Australia Source: Australian Government – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare My View: …

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INSIGHT – DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions =2

August 23, 2011

INSIGHT – DePuy‘s handling of hip recall sparks questions =2 22 Aug 2011 12:21 Source: reuters // Reuters METAL POISONING …

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Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the Dangers Are Studied

August 23, 2011

Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the Dangers Are Studied By BARRY MEIER and JANET ROBERTS Source: The New York …

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Australia – Grandmother waiting for knee surgery for three years

August 23, 2011

Grandmother waiting for knee surgery for three years Brigid O’Connell From: Sunday Herald Sun August 21, 2011 12:00AM Doris Swansson, 62, …

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Reuters-INSIGHT-DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions

August 23, 2011

Reuters-INSIGHT-DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions By Toni Clarke; Tue, Aug 2 2011; Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:45am EDT …

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Hip Dislocation

August 23, 2011

Hip Dislocation Source: Reconstructive Orthopedic Center Houston Normal Anatomy The hip joint functions as one of the most important joints …

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Patient J Sends Zimmer a Horror Message – Zimmer Durom Cup

August 21, 2011

To Zimmer Consumer Relations: TO WHOM IT CONCERNS zimmer.consumerrelations@zimmer.com FROM Patient J, NEW ZEALAND I am /was at the time …

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Hip Replacement Loosening

August 21, 2011

Hip Replacement Loosening Resons for loosening of hip replacement implants over time By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated November 05, 2010 About.com …

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Hip Implants – from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

August 21, 2011

Hip Implants – from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Total hip joint replacement is an orthopaedic success story, enabling hundreds …

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Are surgeons getting kickbacks from Medtronic?

August 21, 2011

Are surgeons getting kickbacks from Medtronic? Dec 20, 2010 11:00 EST By Felix Salmon  blogs.reuters.com The WSJ puts a lot …

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Crackdown on Doctors Who Take Kickbacks

August 21, 2011

Crackdown on Doctors Who Take Kickbacks By GARDINER HARRIS Published: March 3, 2009 NY Times WASHINGTON — Federal health officials …

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9 Months – $7 m – Top Spine Surgeons Reap Royalties, Medicare Bounty

August 21, 2011

Top Spine Surgeons Reap Royalties, Medicare Bounty By JOHN CARREYROU And TOM MCGINTY Source: Wall Street Journal Norton Hospital in …

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Medical Errors Are Still Common, but Hospitals Feel Better About Them

August 21, 2011

Medical Errors Are Still Common, but Hospitals Feel Better About Them By Ken Terry | April 6, 2011 Source bnet.com …

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Medical Tourism At Home: Big Companies Start to Shop at Hospitals Across the U.S.

August 21, 2011

Medical Tourism At Home: Big Companies Start to Shop at Hospitals Across the U.S. By Ken Terry | August 5, …

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Zimmer Blinks First on Physician Payments

August 21, 2011

Zimmer Blinks First on Physician Payments By David P. Hamilton | April 21, 2008 Source; bnet.com Is the ethical backlash …

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Orthopedic companies settle DOJ probe, face SEC scrutiny; Medtronic loses a patent suit to Johnson & Johnson, releases new spinal device

August 21, 2011

Orthopedic companies settle DOJ probe, face SEC scrutiny; Medtronic loses a patent suit to Johnson & Johnson, releases new spinal …

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON : DePuy Orthopaedics Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for TRUMATCH

August 20, 2011

JOHNSON & JOHNSON : DePuy Orthopaedics Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for TRUMATCH ® Personalized Solutions for TRUMATCH® Personalized Solutions Brings …

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New procedure offers alternative to knee replacement surgery

August 20, 2011

New procedure offers alternative to knee replacement surgery 10:56 AM, Aug 19, 2011  |Source: 9news.com See Video  click link below http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1118382152001 …

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Dollars for Docs – What Drug Companies are Paying Your Health Professionals

August 20, 2011

Dollars for Docs – What Drug Companies are Paying Your Health Professionals Source: http://projects.propublica.org/docdollars/ By Dan Nguyen, Charles Ornstein, and …

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Maryland – State’s health care professionals got millions in consulting fees

August 20, 2011

Local docs listed in fed’s query State’s health care professionals got millions in consulting fees from Baltimore Business Journal – …

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Orthopedists liable under federal anti-kickback statute

August 20, 2011

Orthopedists liable under federal anti-kickback statute Surgeons who have agreements with companies should review their arrangements for compliance. by Richard …

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U.S. government examining doctor kickbacks for medical devices

August 20, 2011

U.S. government examining doctor kickbacks for medical devices By Barnaby J. Feder Published: Monday, March 24, 2008 NY Times NEW …

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Doctor Kickbacks – Who Does Your Doctor Really Work For?

August 20, 2011

Who Does Your Doctor Really Work For? By Scott Haig Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2008 Source: Time Health Timothy Tadder / …

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New Hips Gone Awry Expose U.S. Kickbacks in Doctors’ Conflicts

August 20, 2011

New Hips Gone Awry Expose U.S. Kickbacks in Doctors’ Conflicts By David Armstrong – Jun 11, 2010 2:01 PM GMT+1000 …

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Robotic Surgery: Clever Marketing or Life-Saving Technology

August 20, 2011

Robotic Surgery: Clever Marketing or Life-Saving Technology Date:8/13/2011 Source: Bio-Medicine NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Robotics are helping …

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Metallosis is No New Thing – Look at this 1998 Report

August 20, 2011

Metallosis after total knee replacement – 1998 report Check this out and form your own views – my view; metallosis …

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Biologic Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement: Improving Results by Honoring Original Principles.

August 20, 2011

Biologic Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement: Improving Results by Honoring Original Principles. Health & Fitness | By: Robert R. Smith (07/18/11) …

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Reverse shoulder arthroplasty has given new hope to patients suffering from severe arthritis

August 20, 2011

Since it was first approved by the FDA for broad use in the United States in 2004, reverse shoulder arthroplasty …

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Most Physicians Will Be Sued for Malpractice by Age 65

August 20, 2011

Most Physicians Will Be Sued for Malpractice by Age 65 Robert Lowes Medscape August 17, 2011 — The risk of …

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Weight Loss – Water: Raise a Glass To Health, Hydration and A Smaller Waist

August 20, 2011

Water: Raise a Glass To Health, Hydration and A Smaller Waist By Joanne Sgro HERWriter August 16, 2011 – 12:52pm …

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UK – Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings

August 20, 2011

Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings John Skinner1 and Alister Hart2 , Consultant …

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FDA Proposes Guidelines That Clarify Benefit-Risk Determinations For Medical Devices

August 20, 2011

FDA Proposes Guidelines That Clarify Benefit-Risk Determinations For Medical Devices August 19, 2011  Source: Medical Design Online For the first …

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Managing the Pain of Osteoarthritis Day by Day

August 20, 2011

Managing the Pain of Osteoarthritis Day by Day WebMD Medical Reference  View Article Source Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on …

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Dogs Sniff Out Lung Cancer in Humans

August 20, 2011

Dogs Sniff Out Lung Cancer in Humans Brenda Goodman Medscape August 17, 2011 — German researchers say that highly trained …

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Processed Meats Linked to Increased Stroke Risk

August 20, 2011

Processed Meats Linked to Increased Stroke Risk Barbara Boughton, Medscape August 19, 2011 — The largest study to date on …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Complications

August 20, 2011

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Complications  Source: WebMD Think of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and you probably think of the stiff, painful, and …

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Nigeria: Abuja Residents Throng Indian Hospital for Medicare

August 19, 2011

Nigeria: Abuja Residents Throng Indian Hospital for Medicare Ben Atonko  19 August 2011 Source: All Africa . com Residents of …

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Relief Trip to Nicaragua – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gerard Engh leads humanitarian effort

August 19, 2011

Relief Trip to Nicaragua – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gerard Engh leads humanitarian effort. By Gerald A. Fill Thursday, August 18, …

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New Zealand – Patient J’s 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame

August 19, 2011

Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …

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New Zealand – Patient “J’s” 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame

August 18, 2011

Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …

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UK – It was a simple implant to cure an embarrassing problem… The incontinence operation that’s ruining women’s lives

August 18, 2011

It was a simple implant to cure an embarrassing problem… The incontinence operation that’s ruining women’s lives By Lois Rogers …

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IOM chair discusses 510(k) report: origins, findings, response

August 18, 2011

IOM chair discusses 510(k) report: origins, findings, response Written by Brian Dunham   August 15, 2011 Source: Cardiovascular Business David …

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Bahrain – TWO widows in need of vital surgery will get the treatment they need

August 18, 2011

Lending surgical skills By Mai Al Khatib Posted On » August 17 – 23, 2011 (Volume:10 / Issue 33) Gulf …

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What is the incidence of cancer associated with biologics used for rheumatologic diseases

August 18, 2011

Do Biologics Cause Cancer? What is the incidence of cancer associated with biologics used for rheumatologic diseases Joanna M. Pangilinan, …

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Stryker Orthopaedics Enters into Agreement with OrthoSensor for Intelligent Surgical Platform

August 18, 2011

Stryker Orthopaedics Enters into Agreement with OrthoSensor for Intelligent Surgical Platform  Source: PR Newswire Intelligent Knee Trial to Support Balancing …

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New Tools Allow Scientists to Watch Proteins!

August 18, 2011

Biomedicine Watching the Protein Tango A new technique helps researchers visualize molecules moving in close to real time. Wednesday, August …

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New Anticoagulants – 5 Deaths Prompt Dabigatran Safety Advisory in Japan

August 18, 2011

Deaths Prompt Dabigatran Safety Advisory in Japan Shelley Wood Source Medscape August 17, 2011 (Tokyo, Japan) — The Japanese Ministry …

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Is this a new Natural-based Cancer Killer? New Study Shows Modified Citrus Pectin Activates Powerful Immune Responses

August 18, 2011

New Study Shows Modified Citrus Pectin Activates Powerful Immune Responses Source: PR Newswire SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ …

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Obesity Doubles Gout Risk, Reduces Age of Onset

August 16, 2011

Obesity Doubles Gout Risk, Reduces Age of Onset Janis C. Kelly; From Medscape Medical News Authors and Disclosures August 12, …

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Developmental dysplasia of the hip

August 15, 2011

Developmental dysplasia of the hip Source: Women’s and Children’s Health Network Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is the name …

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FDA Loosens Premarket Notification Requirements for 30 Medical Device Types

August 15, 2011

FDA Loosens Premarket Notification Requirements for 30 Medical Device Types Written by: mdcieditor Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 | FDA Medical …

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Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Implants Squeak Only When Dry

August 15, 2011

Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Implants Squeak Only When Dry [Worn Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Implants Squeak Only When Dry] By Ira Tibbitts – August …

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Have Knees – Will Travel – Group brings relief to Nicaragua

August 15, 2011

Group brings relief to Nicaragua Aug 15, 2011  | Written by Kelsey Miller Staff Writer Source: click here Dr. James Trauger, …

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Rottenstein Law Group Anticipates Prompt Formation of Leadership Committees in Federal Multidistrict Litigation of DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuits

August 15, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Anticipates Prompt Formation of Leadership Committees in Federal Multidistrict Litigation of DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuits The Rottenstein Law …

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Total Hip Replacement in the Dysplastic Hip: The Use of Cementless Acetabular Components

August 15, 2011

Total Hip Replacement in the Dysplastic Hip: The Use of Cementless Acetabular Components Adnan Faraj, MRCS, Wright P, FRCS Department …

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Hypertensive Patients Show Delayed Wound Healing following Total Hip Arthroplasty

August 15, 2011

Hypertensive Patients Show Delayed Wound Healing following Total Hip Arthroplasty Awad A. Ahmed1*, Pekka A. Mooar2, Matthew Kleiner2, Joseph S. …

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Hip Dysplasia – all you didn’t want to know!

August 15, 2011

Hip Dysplasia Source: MD Guidelines.com Factors Influencing Duration Length of disability depends on the severity of the hip dysplasia, whether …

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WOW – femoroacetabular arthroscopy, more commonly known as hip preservation surgery …

August 15, 2011

Two hours ago this man was having revolutionary hip surgery … Now he’s back on an exercise bike – and …

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Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal

August 15, 2011

Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal Posted on 25 Jul, 2011 The New Zealand Herald recently published …

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Sadwin – Words of Encouragement

August 15, 2011

As usual your site provided me with information that pertains to me and probably many other people. I noticed comments …

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British Orthopaedic Association PRIMARY TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT: A GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE

August 14, 2011

PRIMARY TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT: A GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE Source: [PDF]  Blue Book HIP – British Orthopaedic Association PREFACE Total …

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Rowing on the St. Joe River after hip replacement surgery

August 14, 2011

Rowing on the St. Joe River after hip replacement surgery Meet Joe: Athlete, POW, Former Governor Joe  has always  enjoyed …

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Hip Replacement – UK ARC Patient Advice Booklet

August 14, 2011

Do I need a hip replacement? Source: Click here to download PDF You may need a hip replacement operation (sometimes …

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Total Hip Replacement

August 14, 2011

Total Hip Replacement Source: We care India A Total Hip Replacement (THR) – also called a Hip Arthroplasty is a …

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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface Replacement Arthroplasty (BHR) With Stem

August 14, 2011

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface Replacement Arthroplasty (BHR) With Stem Source: We Care India Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface Replacement …

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UK – Advice for GP’s – Hip Joint Replacements

August 14, 2011

Hip Joint Replacements Source: patient.co.uk Hip joint replacement (hip arthroplasty) is the surgical replacement of all, or part, of the …

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Earl Update – Pain in the … continues…

August 14, 2011

Update – Pain Central I am struggling along – I have the most amazing headaches and hip pain and body …

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Hip resurfacing surgery India- Venkatachalam, British patient story

August 14, 2011

Hip resurfacing surgery India– Venkatachalam, British patient story Source:  Total Hip Replacement.com Chris Browne, an Englishman settled in Greece underwent …

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Anterior Approach Hip Replacement at Saint John’s Health Center Helps Tom Watson Play Historic British Open

August 14, 2011

Anterior Approach Hip Replacement Helps Tom Watson Play Historic British Open     Source: Hips For You SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS …

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J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say

August 14, 2011

J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say By Greg Farrell and David Voreacos – Mar …

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Blood Clots – what you need to know

August 14, 2011

Blood Clots By Brian McGrory, Maine Joint Replacement Institute Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart …

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AVN Avascular Necrosis or ON Osteonecrosis

August 14, 2011

What is AVN? Source: Hipsforyou.com AVN is a hip joint problem where the blood supply to the femoral head (ball …

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Revision Hip Replacement

August 14, 2011

Revision Hip Replacement Source: Coastal Orthopaedics, Australia Introduction This means that part or all of your previous hip replacement needs …

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Sadwin gets to the heart of the Issues with FDA 510(k)

August 14, 2011

Sadwin gets to the heart of the Issues with FDA 510(k) I spend a good part of my day keeping …

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Quicker recovery for Dorset County Hospital hip replacement patients

August 13, 2011

Quicker recovery for Dorset County Hospital hip replacement patients 3:00pm Thursday 11th August 2011 Source: Dorset Echo  By Harry Hogger …

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Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation

August 13, 2011

Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation by William A. Jiranek, MD Source: ORTHOPEDICS TODAY August 2011 …

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American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) completes data collection pilot project

August 13, 2011

AJRR completes data collection pilot project By Mary Ann Porucznik; Source – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons With data on …

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Operative time, use of biological agents increase risk of complications following TKA

August 13, 2011

Operative time, use of biological agents increase risk of complications following TKA Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 12, 2011 Biological …

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India – DePuy opens Institute for Advanced Education and Research

August 13, 2011

DePuy opens Institute for Advanced Education and Research Source: Express Heath Care India The institute will offer training and research …

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FDA Enforcement Reports documented 233 medical device recalls involving nearly 16 million units

August 13, 2011

Recall Index – Second Quarter 2011 – Medical Devices Source:expertrecall.com During the second quarter of 2011, FDA Enforcement Reports documented …

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Medical Devices — Balancing Regulation and Innovation

August 13, 2011

Medical Devices — Balancing Regulation and Innovation NEJM | August 10, 2011 | Topics: Drugs, Devices, and the FDA Gregory D. …

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Medtronics and others – “supporting doctors with multi – million dollar payments”

August 13, 2011

Medtronic‘s relationships with doctors scrutinized – Authors of studies didn’t say how much company paid them 3:08 PM, Aug. 13, …

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Parker McDonald: One Year Milestone of DePuy ASR Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant System Recall Approaching

August 13, 2011

Parker McDonald: One Year Milestone of DePuy ASR Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant System Recall Approaching Parker McDonald P.C., a Texas law …

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Age, surgery type, coronary artery disease associated with complications after TKA

August 13, 2011

Age, surgery type, coronary artery disease associated with complications after TKA Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 12, 2011 Type of …

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New Zealand Herald Hip joint article sheds light on agony – DePuy ASR Hip Recall

August 13, 2011

New Zealand Herald Hip joint article sheds light on agony – DePuy ASR Hip Recall By Phil Taylor 5:30 AM …

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Alternative Treatments for Arthritis: Experts look at the pros and cons of alternative arthritis therapies

August 13, 2011

Alternative Treatments for Arthritis: Experts look at the pros and cons of alternative arthritis therapies. By Denise Mann WebMD Feature …

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Body Mass Index (how heavy you are), alignment associated with knee replacement failure

August 13, 2011

BMI, alignment associated with knee replacement failure Source: OrthoSupersite The survival of a total knee replacement hinges heavily on a …

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Depression Linked to Increased Stroke Risk in Women

August 13, 2011

Key Take Home Message – Don’t Panic “I do think that the numbers suggest that depression carries an increased risk …

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Women may recover faster earlier after total knee replacement surgery

August 12, 2011

Total Knee Replacement Surgery and Recovery July 2011 Source: Natural Standard A new study published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related …

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MIT docs may have cured the common cold

August 12, 2011

New drug could cure nearly any viral infection Researchers at MIT’s Lincoln Lab have developed technology that may someday cure …

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Anterior Hip Replacement

August 11, 2011

Anterior Hip Replacement Source: PlushMed Health Specialist Medical Centre Orthopaedics Parramatta Australia Direct Anterior Hip Replacement is a technique in …

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How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement

August 11, 2011

How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement  Source: ehipreplacement After having a total hip replacement there are …

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U.S. Marine – Back Into Forward Motion: Advances in Hip Replacement Surgery

August 11, 2011

Back Into Forward Motion: Advances in Hip Replacement Surgery From: Your Health Published: Aug. 10, 2011 Updated: Aug. 10, 2011 …

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UK NHS Penny-Pinching Hurts Patients – ‘Out of their depth’ nurses block GPs’ patient referrals to hospital for treatment

August 11, 2011

‘Out of their depth’ nurses block GPs’ patient referrals to hospital for treatment Patient whose hip was constantly dislocating was …

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South Australia Legal Briefing – No cost to take part in hip action

August 11, 2011

No cost to take part in hip action NATASHA EWENDT 10 Aug, 2011 11:30 PM Source: Port Lincoln Times, South …

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Pre-operative education programme can reduce hospital stay for knee replacement patients

August 10, 2011

Pre-operative education programme can reduce hospital stay for knee replacement patients Published on August 10, 2011 at 5:53 AM – …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers Meeting With MDL Judge

August 10, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers Meeting With MDL Judge Published: August 9th, 2011 Source: AboutLawsuits.com Lawyers from throughout the United …

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Cut arthritis off at the knees: With partial-replacement surgery, the joint is jumpin’ again

August 10, 2011

Cut arthritis off at the knees: With partial-replacement surgery, the joint is jumpin’ again BY Katie Charles DAILY NEWS WRITER …

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Zimmer Targeting Legal Advertising in NexGen Knee Replacement Fight

August 10, 2011

Zimmer Targeting Legal Advertising in NexGen Knee Replacement Fight Date Published: Monday, August 8th, 2011 Source: News Inferno Zimmer Holdings …

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Arthritis Patient Helped Create Innovative Knee Implant That Restored His Active Lifestyle

August 10, 2011

Arthritis Patient Helped Create Innovative Knee Implant That Restored His Active Lifestyle Aug. 8, 2011, 8:00 a.m. EDT Source: marketwatch.com …

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Derek McMinn addresses Metal on Metal Hip Implants

August 9, 2011

My View: Great that such an authority in the area has taken the time, along with his team, to address …

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Determined patient: Martial arts instructor takes hip surgery in stride

August 9, 2011

Determined patient: Martial arts instructor takes hip surgery in stride By PATRICK B. ANDERSON patrick.anderson@lacrossetribune.com | Posted: Monday, August 8, …

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Zimmer Goes After “Rumor Mongering” Law Firms

August 9, 2011

Nexgen Artificial Knee Suits Targeting Zimmer Haunt Lawyers Seeking Payout Source: Bloomberg By Alex Nussbaum and David Voreacos – Aug …

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Former Business Partner Sues J&J, Alleges Fraud

August 8, 2011

Former Business Partner Sues J&J, Alleges Fraud Posted on August 1, 2011 by Rottenstein Law Group  The ASR is not …

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Bio-Engineering – Need a new hip? Someday you may grow your own…

August 8, 2011

Need a new hip? Someday you may grow your own By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter Updated: Aug 06, 2011 11:00 …

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IOM Gives FDA The wrong prescription on medical devices & 510(k)

August 7, 2011

  Editorial: The wrong prescription on medical devices Article by: EDITORIAL , Star Tribune Updated: August 6, 2011 – 6:19 …

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UK – NHS forks Out £750,000 for patients left in agony by top surgeon who worked as government advisor

August 7, 2011

£750,000 for patients left in agony by top surgeon who worked as government advisor By Jo Macfarlane Last updated at …

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British Legals – Payouts agreed for surgeon ‘errors’

August 7, 2011

Payouts agreed for surgeon ‘errors’ Sunday 7th August 2011, 1:30AM BST. Five patients have settled claims after suffering serious complications …

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Arthritis drugs and medication

August 7, 2011

Arthritis drugs and medication Source: Arthritis UK Different types of arthritis are treated with different drugs. Drugs are given to …

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Knee surgery – Complete Overview

August 7, 2011

Knee surgery – From Arthritis Research UK Over 70,000 knee replacement operations are carried out each year, and the number …

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Revealed: Britain’s top surgeons for hip replacement

August 7, 2011

Revealed: Britain‘s top surgeons for hip replacement By Angela Brooks Last updated at 3:43 PM on 17th August 2010 Want …

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Hip replacement and hip revision

August 7, 2011

Hip replacement and hip revision Published by Bupa’s Health Information Team, August 2010. This factsheet is for people who are …

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Depression: Recognizing the Physical Symptoms

August 7, 2011

Depression: Recognizing the Physical Symptoms  Source: WebMD Most of us know about the emotional symptoms of depression. But you may …

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300 Montana veterans wait for orthopedic surgery as VA tries to recruit surgeon

August 7, 2011

300 Montana veterans wait for orthopedic surgery as VA tries to recruit surgeon By CINDY UKEN Of The Gazette Staff …

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Australian Orthopaedics National Joint Registry Supplementary Reports 2010

August 7, 2011

Investigations of Prostheses with Higher than Anticipated Rates of Revision.   Primary Hip Primary Partial Hip Bipolar Newly Identified Tandem/Spectron EF Combination.pdf in PDF format (355K). …

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Australian Analysis 2010 – ASR Total Conventional Hip Acetabular Prosthesis

August 7, 2011

ASR Total Conventional Hip Acetabular Prosthesis This analysis compares the ASR Total Conventional Hip Acetabular Prosthesis with all Other Total …

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Australian National Joint Registry 2010 – Summary on Hip Replacements

August 7, 2011

Hip Replacement This report analyses 258,333 hip replacements reported to the Registry with a procedure date up to and including …

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New Zealand National Joint Registry Eleven Years Data Jan 1999 – 2009

August 7, 2011

New Zealand National Joint Registry Eleven Years Data Jan 1999 – 2009 The total number of registered joint arthroplasties at …

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Direct connections between physical maladies and mental health

August 7, 2011

Direct connections between physical maladies and mental health by Michael Keating, MD Published Online Sep 3, 2010 | From September …

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Bone and Joint Health

August 7, 2011

Bone and Joint Health by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer; Published Online Nov 24, 2010 | From December 2010 Health&Wellness Magazine …

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All about Orthopedic Tests

August 7, 2011

All about Orthopedic Tests by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer Published Online Jun 23, 2010 | From July 2010 Health&Wellness Magazine …

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Hips and Hip Replacements: What you need to know

August 7, 2011

Hips and Hip Replacements: What you need to know by Thomas W. Miller Ph.D. ABPP, Staff Writer Published Online Aug …

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My knee replacement is faulty. What are my options?

August 7, 2011

My knee replacement is faulty. What are my options? LISA PRIEST From Monday’s Globe and Mail; Published Friday, Aug. 05, …

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Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart

August 7, 2011

Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart Pecos, New …

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Primary Total Resurfacing Hip Replacement – Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Primary Total Resurfacing Hip Replacement   Demographics There have been 13,307 total resurfacing procedures reported to the Registry, an additional …

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Metal on Metal Hips – Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Bearing Surface The Registry is reporting on five different bearing surfaces with more than 200 procedures. There are a small …

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Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Outcome by Prostheses Characteristics   Fixation At nine years hybrid fixation has the lowest cumulative percent revision (hybrid 4.5%, cemented …

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Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Outcome by Patient Characteristics The cumulative percent revision at nine years for primary total conventional hip replacement undertaken for osteoarthritis …

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Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Primary Total Conventional Hip Replacement Demographics There have been 171,104 total conventional procedures reported to the Registry, an additional 23,682 …

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Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010 This year’s report confirms that hip and knee replacement …

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Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following Orthopaedic Surgeries

August 6, 2011

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following Orthopaedic Surgeries: Emerging trends in Prophylaxis and Anaesthetic consideration a* b Aparna Shukla …

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Hip Resurfacing – Dancer Back at Rehersals after 7 Months

August 6, 2011

Outcomes of hip resurfacing in a professional dancer: A case report Posted online on July 31, 2011. (doi:10.3109/09593985.2011.574784) Kim Dunleavy, …

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Common Causes of Depression

August 6, 2011

Common Causes of Depression If you’re depressed, it might not be easy to figure out why. In most cases, depression …

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Childhood Adversity Linked to Chronic Illness in Adults

August 6, 2011

Childhood Adversity Linked to Chronic Illness in Adults Megan Brooks Authors and Disclosures Source: click here August 5, 2011 — …

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Newer Antidepressants in Older Patients May Be Risky

August 6, 2011

My View: This is on the money – my father died last November 25th – and he had been on …

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Greedy Pharmacists and Doctors Rip off the System…

August 6, 2011

Physicians, Pharmacists Indicted in Giant Pain Drug Scam From Medscape Medical News Robert Lowes August 5, 2011 — A grand …

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A Comprehensive Patient Guide to Artificial Knee Replacement Surgery

August 5, 2011

A Comprehensive Patient Guide to Artificial Knee Replacement Surgery Source: Stone Clinic – links preserved BELOW: Surgery Video’s I have …

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A Less-Invasive Option for Treating Knee Arthritis

August 5, 2011

Partial (or Unicompartmental) Knee Replacement: A Less-Invasive Option for Treating Knee Arthritis Source: Stone Clinic Website When you wear out …

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Outpatient partial knee replacement might be answer for some patients

August 5, 2011

Outpatient partial knee replacement might be answer for some patients By Dr. Edmund T. Carroll III | Aug 04, 2011 …

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“The Rich get Richer” – DePuy $27M Upgrade

August 5, 2011

DePuy plans $27 million upgrade Sherry Slater | The Journal Gazette Last updated: August 4, 2011 6:09 p.m. One of …

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Travel with Confidence – Doctor Devises Microchip to Manage Implant Patient Records

August 5, 2011

Dr. Lee Berger creates RFID chip called the Ortho-Tag to Manage Implant Patient Records By Don E. Smith Jr.; Email …

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How to Choose a Hip Or Knee Replacement Surgeon & Prosthesis

August 5, 2011

How to Choose a Hip Or Knee Replacement Surgeon & Prosthesis Source: ehipreplacement You’ve decided you want hip or knee …

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Recovery Benefit of MIS THA to Give a Faster Functional Recovery Not Proven

August 5, 2011

Minimally Invasive and Computer-navigated Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Qualitative and Systematic Review of the Literature Inge HF Reininga; Wiebren Zijlstra; …

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Unusual Case – Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis After TKA Associated With Tibial Component Loosening

August 5, 2011

Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis After TKA Associated With Tibial Component Loosening by Byung June Chung, MD; Yong Bum Park, MD, PhD …

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Hip Revision A – Z – Comprehensive Review

August 5, 2011

Hip Revision A – Z Source: Hipreplacement.co.uk Introduction to revision or redo surgery: In spite of the generally good results …

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Hip Replacement A- Z – All you Need to Know

August 5, 2011

Hip Replacement A- Z Source: Hipreplacement.co.uk Introduction: A hip replacement operation is one of the most successful operations in Orthopaedic …

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How Safe Are Medical Devices?

August 5, 2011

How Safe Are Medical Devices? Published: August 4, 2011 New York Times A prestigious medical group is concerned that most …

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