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Category Archives: Hip Resurfacing

New hip resurfacing implant could lead to better outcomes for patients?

February 8, 2018

by Maxine Myers, Mr Martin Sayers (Digital Media Producer) 07 February 2018 Play video Surgeons are treating patients with a new type …

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Metal on Metal Long Term Risks Confirmed

June 30, 2013

Metal-on-Metal Hip Prostheses and Systemic Health: A Cross-Sectional Association Study 8 Years after Implantation Patients with well-functioning metal-on-metal (MoM) hip …

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San Diego Chargers team doctor sues Smith & Nephew over botched hip implant | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

January 20, 2013

San Diego Chargers team doctor sues Smith & Nephew over botched hip implant | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. …

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F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants

January 17, 2013

F.D.A. Seeks to Tighten Regulation of All-Metal Hip Implants By BARRY MEIER Published: January 16, 2013 Source: New York Times …

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Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today

October 20, 2012

Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today. Researchers Warn Against Hip Resurfacing A major study finds high failure …

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Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

October 17, 2012

Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Growing metal-on-metal hip …

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Re: Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ

October 11, 2012

Re: Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ. Earlsview …

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Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian

October 7, 2012

Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Saturday 6 …

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Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study : Consumer News : Medical Daily

October 4, 2012

Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study : Consumer News : Medical Daily. Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of …

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Hip Resurfacing Draws Warning After Study Published in Lancet – NYTimes.com

October 3, 2012

Hip Resurfacing Draws Warning After Study Published in Lancet – NYTimes.com. Warning Issued on Alternative Hip Replacement Procedure By BARRY MEIER …

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Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say surgeons | Mail Online

October 3, 2012

Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say surgeons | Mail Online. Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlements Reached Prior To Jury Trial

August 20, 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlements Reached Prior To Jury Trial. DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlements Reached Prior To Jury Trial …

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Cobalt metabolism and toxicology-A brief update

August 16, 2012

Cobalt metabolism and toxicology-A brief update. – My DePuy Hip Recall by Connie on Aug 13, 2012 7:13 AM Sci …

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Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno

July 29, 2012

Rival Tried to Block FDA Approval of Smith & Nephew’s Birmingham Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Device | NewsInferno. Rival Tried to …

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Smith and Nephew BHR: Mr. Smith, his nephew, and the incident involving their missing BHR Modular Head

July 26, 2012

I have posted a few things around here and owe a debt of gratitude to Earl, as do we all. …

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Comment Example: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee

June 5, 2012

I thought it might be helpful to show what I sent in electronically in advance of the above referenced meeting, …

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Hip replacement and resurfacing equally effective at improving joint function | Arthritis Research UK

May 15, 2012

Hip replacement and resurfacing equally effective at improving joint function | Arthritis Research UK. Published on 08 May 2012 Source: …

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Lawsuit Alleges Bi-Lateral DePuy ASR Hip Implant Resulted in Elevated Chromium and Cobalt Levels, Need for Revision Surgery – Hip Implants – Zimbio

May 12, 2012

Lawsuit Alleges Bi-Lateral DePuy ASR Hip Implant Resulted in Elevated Chromium and Cobalt Levels, Need for Revision Surgery – Hip …

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June 27-28, 2012: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement

April 27, 2012

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2012-N-0293] Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the …

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DePuy Exec’s seem to think money comes first – F.D.A. Asked DePuy for Safety Data Just Before Hip Implant’s Phaseout – NYTimes.com

March 24, 2012

F.D.A. Asked DePuy for Safety Data Just Before Hip Implant’s Phaseout – NYTimes.com. Hip Device Phaseout Followed F.D.A. Data Request …

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Study prompts call for wider ban on metal hips | Reuters

March 14, 2012

Study prompts call for wider ban on metal hips | Reuters. Study prompts call for wider ban on metal hips …

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Karen’s Story – another S&N BHR disaster

March 13, 2012

Having read your piece about Dysplasia of the hip, I am thinking my story may go back 40 years! During …

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BBC News – Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements

March 7, 2012

BBC News – Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements. Surgeons call for end to metal hip replacements By …

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Michael’s BHR disaster – life in tatters – when will it stop!

March 3, 2012

I was a healthy 50 year old male, a carpenter by trade. I started getting severe groin and knee pain, …

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US Drug Watchdog Warns There Could 100,000s of Failed Metal on Metal Hip Implants Involving US Hip Implant Recipients and the DePuy ASR was Just the Starting Point – Yahoo! News

March 3, 2012

US Drug Watchdog Warns There Could 100,000s of Failed Metal on Metal Hip Implants Involving US Hip Implant Recipients and …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants > Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems

March 3, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants > Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems. Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems All artificial hip replacement …

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Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements : MHRA

March 1, 2012

Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements : MHRA. Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements …

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Serious concerns over Metal on Metal Hips – British Medical Journal

March 1, 2012

How safe are metal-on-metal hip implants? BMJ 2012;344:e1410 doi: 10.1136/bmj.e1410 (Published 28 February 2012) How safe are metal-on-metal hip implants? …

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Tracy’s BHR story – Move from UK to Australia exposes Smith & Nephew BHR poisoning

February 2, 2012

Comment: February 2006 at the age of 39, I had a BHR. MoM, on my Left Hip.  Done on the …

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Another US Smith & Nephew BHR problem

January 31, 2012

I have a Smith and Nephew BHR total, and it I saw my surgeon yesterday here in the US and …

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Pauline’s horror run with Hip Resurfacing – Metal on Metal

January 30, 2012

Briefly, two hip resurfacings, one hip revised and now waiting for the other hip revision. I have a large lump …

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UK hospital recalls all Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Patients…

January 30, 2012

Update from Alison Hi Earl I have just been to my hospital for an x ray as they have told …

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Tens of thousands of British patients with metal hip replacements at risk of being poisoned

January 29, 2012

Tens of thousands of British patients with metal hip replacements could be at risk of being poisoned by them, it …

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Health warning over Metal on Metal hip implants – Telegraph

January 29, 2012

Health warning over hip implants – Telegraph. Health warning over hip implants Tens of thousands of patients who received hip …

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Mark’s Story – another Smith & Nephew BHR disaster – 18 Months

January 26, 2012

Yesterday I was told the total hip resurfacing Smith and Nephew I received 9/2010 must be removed. They are doing …

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Alison’s story – BHR’s don’t work for petite women – read on…

January 25, 2012

I was 46 and diagnosed with severe OA in both hips. I had no previous injury but have been incredibly …

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Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Charge for Hip Recall – NYTimes.com

January 25, 2012

Johnson & Johnson Takes $3 Billion Charge for Hip Recall – NYTimes.com. Johnson Takes $3 Billion Hit on Hip Recall …

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The Power of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – NOT

January 21, 2012

Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …

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Katie’s Full Story – Metal on Metal BHR Mess

January 10, 2012

Hello Earl The following is an account of my personal experience with osteoarthritis, our healthcare system, and the Birmingham Hip …

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Prisoner in own home at 43 – Smith & Nephew BHR disaster – again (UK)

January 8, 2012

Hi, there have been many posts recently regarding Smith and Nephew and I would like you to share my story …

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More Smith & Nephew BHR Problems – Katie’s Story (USA)

January 8, 2012

Hi, Sorry to hear about your pain and frustration. I too have a BHR with exactly same symptoms, elevated cobalt …

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AAOS Releases TO on MoM Hip Implants

January 5, 2012

AAOS Releases TO on MoM Hip Implants. AAOS Releases TO on MoM Hip Implants Kristy L. Weber, MD, and Fareeha …

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Stuart’s Story (Australia) – No More Hip Replacements Possible

January 4, 2012

Comment: Hi Earl, Congratulations on your website, it is such a valuable tool to provide current information and experiences to …

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A comparison of Leg Length and Femoral Offset discrepancies in Hip Resurfacing, Large Head Metal-on-Metal and Conventional Total Hip Replacement

December 31, 2011

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Abstract | A comparison of Leg Length and Femoral Offset discrepancies in Hip …

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11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine

December 30, 2011

11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine. 11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine Written by  …

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Will Flawed All-Metal Hip Replacements Cost J&J and Zimmer $5 Billion? – Forbes

December 29, 2011

Will Flawed All-Metal Hip Replacements Cost J&J and Zimmer $5 Billion? – Forbes. Peter Cohan, Contributor I write from near …

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Aspiration Revealed My ASR Device Had Failed While Other Diagnostic Tests Were Still Reading “Normal”

October 23, 2011

Aspiration Revealed My ASR Device Had Failed While Other Diagnostic Tests Were Still Reading “Normal” Written by: Cyndi Lafuente News …

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Hip Resurfacing – Hip Surgery Option Loses Key Backer (NY Times)

October 21, 2011

Hip Surgery Option Loses Key Backer David Goldman for The New York Times Hip resurfacing, an alternative to traditional hip …

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Australia – Thousands of patients fitted with faulty hip replacements

October 10, 2011

Thousands of patients fitted with faulty hip replacements Mark Metherell October 10, 2011 Sydney Morning Herald Painful … 2700 hip …

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DePuy ASR ‘Poster lady’ sues hip implant firm

October 6, 2011

DePuy ASR ‘Poster lady’ sues hip implant firm (UKPA) – 3 hours ago   A former gymnast who was a “poster …

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Australia, NSW – Hunter residents join joint hip claim

October 3, 2011

Hunter residents join joint hip claim BY JACQUI JONES 03 Oct, 2011 05:00 AM Source: Newcastle, The Herald HUNTER residents …

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Australian Hearing Details Three-Year Delay for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall

October 2, 2011

Australian Hearing Details Three-Year Delay for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall  By PWALawon Sep-29-11 2:12am From:  sideeffectslawsuitsnews.com An orthopaedic expert testified …

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Barry Meier – New York Times – Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate

October 1, 2011

Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate By BARRY MEIER Source New York Times Published: September …

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Baby boomers: The next arthritis generation

October 1, 2011

Baby boomers: The next arthritis generation By John Esdaile, Special to the Sun September 28, 2011 Seven years ago Dr. …

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Watch out for the DePuy BS campaign – coming to a town near you….

September 28, 2011

Some sage advice from a respected Law firm Rottenstein Law Group DePuy Initiates Campaign to Tell Recipients’ Stories to Potential …

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UK Says Metal Hip Replacements More Troublesome

September 23, 2011

UK Says Metal Hip Replacements More Troublesome from: The Associated Press | September 16, 2011 LONDON (AP) — People who …

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UK says metal hip replacements more troublesome – J&J DePuy – almost 30% replacement rate

September 18, 2011

UK says metal hip replacements more troublesome Associated Press, 09.16.11, 11:59 AM EDT LONDON — People who get metal hip …

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Howard Sadwin’s Story – a lesson in perserverance…

September 17, 2011

Howard’s Story (as written by Howard): My intentions are to tell my story, and for others to listen to my …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ‘Bout Smith & Nephew

August 4, 2011

How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew posted by Karen on 02 Aug 2011 at 6:34 pm All this data refers to …

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Operation Walk Chicago helps needy afford restorative procedures

August 2, 2011

Chicago surgeons try to fill gap in joint replacements Operation Walk Chicago helps needy afford restorative procedures Drs. Victoria A. …

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South Australia – DePuy Hip implant class action grows

August 1, 2011

Hip implant class action grows David Jean From The Advertiser August 01, 2011 12:00AM An orthopedic surgeon studies a patient’s …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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