Happy New Years from Earlsview!
Happy New Years! And May all Arthritis take a day off! It is hard to believe another year has raced …
Monthly Archives: December 2011
A comparison of Leg Length and Femoral Offset discrepancies in Hip Resurfacing, Large Head Metal-on-Metal and Conventional Total Hip Replacement
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Abstract | A comparison of Leg Length and Femoral Offset discrepancies in Hip …
Report finds miracle cancer ‘cure’ was result of mistaken diagnosis
Report finds miracle cancer ‘cure’ was result of mistaken diagnosis. Report finds miracle cancer ‘cure’ was result of mistaken diagnosis …
Jill’s View – Happy New Year!
Happy New Year To you and yours from Jill in New Zealand. A Christmas Day dancer emerging, I had started …
Five Predictions For Biotech And Medicine In 2012 – Forbes
Five Predictions For Biotech And Medicine In 2012 – Forbes. Five Predictions For Biotech And Medicine In 2012 Continuing a …
Howard’s View – Happy New Year
New Year’s Thoughts from Howard On behalf of myself I can’t thank Earl enough for providing his blog. It has …
11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine
11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine. 11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine Written by …
Howard View – on a few things
Great to see the activity pick up re: metal on metal hip devices, and yes they can be hazardous to …
Nutrient Patterns Tied to Brain Volume, Cognitive Function
Nutrient Patterns Tied to Brain Volume, Cognitive Function. Nutrient Patterns Tied to Brain Volume, Cognitive Function Megan Brooks Authors and …
Huddersfield patients affected by faulty hip replacements face more surgery – Local West Yorkshire News – News – Huddersfield Examiner
Huddersfield patients affected by faulty hip replacements face more surgery – Local West Yorkshire News – News – Huddersfield Examiner. …
Will Flawed All-Metal Hip Replacements Cost J&J and Zimmer $5 Billion? – Forbes
Will Flawed All-Metal Hip Replacements Cost J&J and Zimmer $5 Billion? – Forbes. Peter Cohan, Contributor I write from near …
India State FDA Files Complaint against DePuy with Mumbai Police | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site
India State FDA Files Complaint against DePuy with Mumbai Police | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site. India State FDA …
J&J Reimburses Thousands to Australians in Recall Claims | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site
J&J Reimburses Thousands to Australians in Recall Claims | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site. J&J Reimburses Thousands to Australians …
Multidistrict Litigation Is Better Than Joining a Hip Replacement Class Action Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site
Multidistrict Litigation Is Better Than Joining a Hip Replacement Class Action Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site. Multidistrict …
FDA – Priorities, staffing impede inspections of drug, device makers – JSOnline
Priorities, staffing impede inspections of drug, device makers – JSOnline. Priorities, staffing impede inspections of drug, device makers Some not …
Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones May Be Better Than New Ones « AARP
Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones May Be Better Than New Ones « AARP. Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones …
Sources of Debris in Artificial Hips – Graphic – NYTimes.com
Sources of Debris in Artificial Hips – Graphic – NYTimes.com. Sources of Debris in Artificial Hips Data from orthopedic …
Scrooge McDuck now Running UK Health – David Cameron’s pledge to protect NHS clouded by emerging reality of cuts | Society | The Guardian
David Cameron’s pledge to protect NHS clouded by emerging reality of cuts | Society | The Guardian. David Cameron’s pledge …
Vicky – double BHR Success Story
Comment from Vicky: I happen to be one of the lucky ones that am SO thankful for my Metal on …
Bryan’s Story – 28 Years Old, Two Hip Replacements – One dud Smith & Nephew BHR
Hi Earl, I had my right hip replaced with a metal on metal S&N BHR in Feb 2009. I have …
Paul’s story – AGONY!
Hi all, Just an update. Over December and into Christmas my hip pain from my left BHR has got even …
Jackie – Part Two
Comment from Jackie: I HAVE TO AGREE WITH THIS AND NOT ONLY WITH ZIMMER OR JUST KNEES, WITH ANY METAL …
High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery by Vejthani Hospital – MarketWatch
High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery by Vejthani Hospital – MarketWatch. Dec. 28, 2011, 4:20 a.m. EST High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery by …
Zimmer knee replacement manufacturer sued for metal on metal design | Louisiana Record
Zimmer knee replacement manufacturer sued for metal on metal design | Louisiana Record. Zimmer knee replacement manufacturer sued for metal …
Hip op cannot stop Norwich pensioner getting back on his bike – News – Norwich Evening News
Hip op cannot stop Norwich pensioner getting back on his bike – News – Norwich Evening News. Geoff Woods spinning …
MD News – Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The Joint Replacement Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
MD News – Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The Joint Replacement Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The …
Financial toll soars for hip implant failures – KansasCity.com
Financial toll soars for hip implant failures – KansasCity.com. Financial toll soars for hip implant failures By BARRY MEIER The …
Howard’s View – Get Your Health Right is Number One Priority
More and more people are sharing their stories of suffering because of this hip debacle. This is great, let’s others …
Nancy’s Journey – chronicling her journey through hip replacement surgery and recovery
Community Hospital Serving Chicago, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights | NCH. Nancy’s Journey Local resident and NCH patient, Nancy A., …
Jackie – a typical story repeats again & again – Patient Fear and Distress
Comment received on Earlsview Blog this morning I’m not sure if i am posting this in the right place but …
2-Stage Plan for Managing Gout May Keep Joints Clean
2-Stage Plan for Managing Gout May Keep Joints Clean. 2-Stage Plan for Managing Gout May Keep Joints Clean Janis C. …
Johnson & Johnson Motrin recall: 12m bottles of pain relief medicine withdrawn in US | Mail Online
Johnson & Johnson Motrin recall: 12m bottles of pain relief medicine withdrawn in US | Mail Online. More trouble for …
Total hip replacement for high dislocated hips without femoral shortening osteotomy:
J Bone Joint Surg Br — eLetters for Zhao et al., 93-B (9) 1189-1193. Total hip replacement for high dislocated …
US Drug Watchdog Urges All ASR DePuy Hip Implant Recipients to Get Identified and Lists the Most Common Symptoms of a Hip Implant Failure
US Drug Watchdog Urges All ASR DePuy Hip Implant Recipients to Get Identified and Lists the Most Common Symptoms of …
JBJS | A Multinational Assessment of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Hip Replacement
JBJS | A Multinational Assessment of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Hip Replacement. There is emerging evidence that many metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings, …
The regulatory standards for the approval of medical devices in Australia – Senate Inquiry
The regulatory standards for the approval of medical devices in Australia – Senate Inquiry On 16 June 2011 the Senate …
Lose weight, preserve knees & Facts & Fears & ACSH
Lose weight, preserve knees > Facts & Fears > ACSH. Lose weight, preserve knees For individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA), …
Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits Filed By The Law Offices Of John David Hart – TheStreet
Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuits Filed By The Law Offices Of John David Hart – TheStreet. Recalled DePuy ASR …
Zimmer Hip Lawyer | Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuit News
Zimmer Hip Lawyer | Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuit News. Pennsylvania Judge Dismisses Claims in Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuit Shay Morrigan …
Timing of Aquatic Therapy for Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Matters
Timing of Aquatic Therapy for Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Matters. Timing of Aquatic Therapy for Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Matters Nancy A. …
UK surgeon warns public about dangers of all-metal hip implants, especially for women | Depuy Hip Recall
UK surgeon warns public about dangers of all-metal hip implants, especially for women | Depuy Hip Recall. UK surgeon warns …
NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip implants | Pharmaceutical Processing
NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip implants | Pharmaceutical Processing. NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip …
New Models of Hip and Knee Implants Not Better, Study Finds – NYTimes.com
New Models of Hip and Knee Implants Not Better, Study Finds – NYTimes.com. New Models of Implants Not Better, Study …
Blood Signature May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
Blood Signature May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease. Blood Signature May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Deborah Brauser December 21, 2011 — A molecular …
FDA seeks to include more women in medical device trials
FDA seeks to include more women in medical device trials. FDA seeks to include more women in medical device trials …
Howard Sdwin: What isn’t being published is the truth regarding the medical device world
What isn’t being published is the truth regarding the medical device world. by Howard Sadwin Howard’s Opinion: If we obtained …
Bill Would Require More Monitoring of Implants – NYTimes.com
Bill Would Require More Monitoring of Implants – NYTimes.com. Bill Would Require More Monitoring of Implants By BARRY MEIER Published: …
Falling After a Joint Replacement | www.dailyrx.com
Falling After a Joint Replacement | http://www.dailyrx.com. Falling After a Joint Replacement Joint replacement patients at risk for hospital falls …
RLG Heeds Common Benefit Order in DePuy ASR MDL
RLG Heeds Common Benefit Order in DePuy ASR MDL. RLG Heeds Common Benefit Order in DePuy ASR MDL December …
Smith & Nephew sees shares fall on leaked details – Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance
Smith & Nephew sees shares fall on leaked details – Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance. Smith & Nephew sees shares …
New report highlights metal hip implant problems | Reuters
New report highlights metal hip implant problems | Reuters. New report highlights metal hip implant problems By Toni Clarke Wed …
DePuy Hip Recall | Pinnacle Hip Recall News
DePuy Hip Recall | Pinnacle Hip Recall News. Plaintiff Claims His Metal Poisoning Preceded DePuy Hip Recall Shay Morrigan | …
Fosamax Might Help Increase the Lifespan of Artificial Joints
Fosamax Might Help Increase the Lifespan of Artificial Joints. Fosamax Might Help Increase the Lifespan of Artificial Joints A provocative new …
Researchers tout the advantages of ceramic-on-ceramic hip bearings
Researchers tout the advantages of ceramic-on-ceramic hip bearings. ORTHOPEDICS TODAY December 2011 Researchers tout the advantages of ceramic-on-ceramic hip bearing …
Study attributes excess in TKR management costs to excess of investigation
Study attributes excess in TKR management costs to excess of investigation. Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite December 9, 2011 Study attributes …
Hinge knee prostheses yield pain relief, good stability and functional outcome
Hinge knee prostheses yield pain relief, good stability and functional outcome. Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite December 8, …
Zimmer Hip Replacement Lawsuit | Zimmer Hip Problems
Zimmer Hip Replacement Lawsuit | Zimmer Hip Problems. Zimmer Hip Replacement Lawsuit Alleges Serious Pain Shay Morrigan | December 7th, …
Study: U.S. Could Boost Outcomes, Lower Costs With Disease Registries – iHealthBeat
Study: U.S. Could Boost Outcomes, Lower Costs With Disease Registries – iHealthBeat. Thursday, December 08, 2011 Study: U.S. Could Boost …
Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements | 6minutes
Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements | 6minutes. Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements Bisphosphonate use in patients undergoing a …
Rottenstein Law Group Heeds Common Benefit Order in DePuy ASR MDL – Yahoo! News
Rottenstein Law Group Heeds Common Benefit Order in DePuy ASR MDL – Yahoo! News. Rottenstein Law Group Heeds Common Benefit …
JBJS | Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty
JBJS | Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty. Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After …
The Sciatic Nerve and Your DePuy Hip Implant | Levin Papantonio Law Firm
My View: Very interesting article – I have sciatic nerve damage from my revision – actually, the peroneal nerve – …
The Benefits of Hot Tubs and Hydrotherapy – Infographic
The Benefits of Hot Tubs and Hydrotherapy – Infographic. benefits-of-a-hot-tub-infographic-a/288.htm Benefits of Hot Tubs and Spas – an Infographic If …
Thousands of Scots set for payouts over faulty hip replacements – The Daily Record
Thousands of Scots set for payouts over faulty hip replacements – The Daily Record. Thousands of Scots set for payouts …