Smith & Nephew Metal on Metal Action – Australia
Australian S&N MoM Victims Recently Dianne contacted me. She has multiple health issues arising from the MoM S&N hip she …
Category Archives: Osteoarthritis
Introducing decision aids may lower surgery for arthritis | Science Codex
Introducing decision aids may lower surgery for arthritis | Science Codex. Introducing decision aids may lower surgery for arthritis posted …
Arthritis and Depression
Arthritis and Depression. Source: http://www.arthritismd.com/arthritis-and-depression.html Arthritis and Depression: When Physical Pain Can Have an Effect on Emotional Pain Introduction: According to the …
Relief Tips for Joints Besieged by Osteoarthritis – NYTimes.com
Relief Tips for Joints Besieged by Osteoarthritis – NYTimes.com. JULY 9, 2012, 12:01 AM Relief for Joints Besieged by Arthritis By JANE …
New Technique Reduces Hip Pain Osteoarthritis & The Need For Hip Replacements | Splash Press Release
New Technique Reduces Hip Pain Osteoarthritis & The Need For Hip Replacements | Splash Press Release. New Technique Reduces Hip …
Dr Stephen (Steve) Tower to Join the Earl’sview site – to answer patient questions
Earlsview Over the year since I set up Earlsview as part of my “anger management” the site has had nearly …
British scientists develop 80p-a-day pill that can slow progress of osteoarthritis | Mail Online
British scientists develop 80p-a-day pill that can slow progress of osteoarthritis | Mail Online. British scientists develop 80p-a-day pill that …
Harold’s Story – Smith & Nephew BHR – Pain & Tumour – Revision…
Harold writes: I personally had a Birmingham hip implant (Smith & Nephew) in February 2008 and started with extreme pain …
Mark’s Story – another Smith & Nephew BHR disaster – 18 Months
Yesterday I was told the total hip resurfacing Smith and Nephew I received 9/2010 must be removed. They are doing …
The Power of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – NOT
Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …
Osteoporosis Drug May Help Users Avoid Hip Replacement
Osteoporosis Drug May Help Users Avoid Hip Replacement Source: Rottenstein Law Group Posted on September 26, 2011 Results of a …
Exercise therapy helps severe hip osteoarthritis
Exercise therapy helps severe hip osteoarthritis Last updated: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Source: health24.com Exercise therapy can help patients with …
Day 3, 4, 5 Post Revision
Hi everyone Apologies for a quiet few days but it has been an intense time. Overall way better experience than …
Earl – the operation and Day One
The operation took just over 4 hours. When the hip was opened up there was a lot of white gray …
Spike in Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Complaints May Point to Looming Disaster
Spike in Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Complaints May Point to Looming Disaster Date Published: Wednesday, August 24th, 2011 Source; News Inferno …
Obesity a significant risk factor in complication rates following THA
Obesity a significant risk factor in complication rates following THA Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 25, 2011 Researchers from the …
INSIGHT – DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions =2
INSIGHT – DePuy‘s handling of hip recall sparks questions =2 22 Aug 2011 12:21 Source: reuters // Reuters METAL POISONING …
Hip Implants – from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hip Implants – from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Total hip joint replacement is an orthopaedic success story, enabling hundreds …
UK – Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings
Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings John Skinner1 and Alister Hart2 , Consultant …
Managing the Pain of Osteoarthritis Day by Day
Managing the Pain of Osteoarthritis Day by Day WebMD Medical Reference View Article Source Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on …
New Zealand – Patient J’s 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame
Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …
New Zealand – Patient “J’s” 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame
Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …
Have Knees – Will Travel – Group brings relief to Nicaragua
Group brings relief to Nicaragua Aug 15, 2011 | Written by Kelsey Miller Staff Writer Source: click here Dr. James Trauger, …
Hip Replacement – UK ARC Patient Advice Booklet
Do I need a hip replacement? Source: Click here to download PDF You may need a hip replacement operation (sometimes …
UK – Advice for GP’s – Hip Joint Replacements
Hip Joint Replacements Source: patient.co.uk Hip joint replacement (hip arthroplasty) is the surgical replacement of all, or part, of the …
Quicker recovery for Dorset County Hospital hip replacement patients
Quicker recovery for Dorset County Hospital hip replacement patients 3:00pm Thursday 11th August 2011 Source: Dorset Echo By Harry Hogger …
Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation
Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation by William A. Jiranek, MD Source: ORTHOPEDICS TODAY August 2011 …
How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement
How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement Source: ehipreplacement After having a total hip replacement there are …
Arthritis drugs and medication
Arthritis drugs and medication Source: Arthritis UK Different types of arthritis are treated with different drugs. Drugs are given to …
Metal on Metal Hips – Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010
Bearing Surface The Registry is reporting on five different bearing surfaces with more than 200 procedures. There are a small …
Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010
Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010 This year’s report confirms that hip and knee replacement …
Hip Replacement A- Z – All you Need to Know
Hip Replacement A- Z Source: Hipreplacement.co.uk Introduction: A hip replacement operation is one of the most successful operations in Orthopaedic …
How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew
How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew posted by Karen on 02 Aug 2011 at 6:34 pm All this data refers to …
Did IOM Put the Final Nail in the Coffin of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants?
Did IOM Put the Final Nail in the Coffin of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants? Published: August 3, 2011—Shana Leonard Source: MPMN …
Topical therapies for osteoarthritis v. Oral Drugs
My View: This abstract from a recent scientific review contains some gems regarding oral and topical drugs for the treatment …
Smoking Tied to Increase in Post-Arthroplasty Complications – Bugger!!!
Smoking Tied to Increase in Post-Arthroplasty Complications Last Updated: July 27, 2011. Source: Click here Pre-operative smoking status is a …
Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery for Active Baby Boomers
Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery for Active Baby Boomers BY Jane Langille • POSTED July 25 2011 AT 12:00 pm …
Sadwin has a few other Pithy Points for the Orthopaedic “Big Guys”…
[Earl’s View] Comment: “Bruce Greenfield may be the last New Zealander implanted with a faulty hip joint “ Market share …
Radiographic Assessment of the Patient With a Total Hip Replacement
Radiographic Assessment of the Patient With a Total Hip Replacement By Deborah Pate, DC, DACBR; Source: click here Osteoarthritis of …
McMinn Centre Data Suggests How Bad DePuy ASR was v. Others on the Market
Response to Channel 4’s ‘Dispatches’ Program The Dispatches program ‘Going Under the Knife’ aired on the 16th of May 2011 and ‘The One Show‘ program aired …
Mr McMinn, Inventor of the BHR Gives A Balanced Response to ABC 4Corners Program
Response to ABC’s 4Corners Program A Response to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s ‘4Corners’ Program on Metal-on-Metal Hips. Source: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/response-abc-corners-program.html On the …
Hip Osteoarthritis More Prevalent Among Athletes – Study
Hip Osteoarthritis More Prevalent Among Athletes – Study by Sheela Philomena on July 25, 2011 at 11:34 AM Read more: Hip Osteoarthritis …
What To Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery
What To Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery Is Joint Replacement Surgery Right For You? Posted by Robin Westen on July 24, 2011 …
Mr. Michael Solomon, Sydney Australia Surgeon Gives Advice on Hip Replacement
Mr. Michael Solomon, Sydney Australian Surgeon Gives Advice on Hip Replacement Source – Mr. Michael Solomon, Sydney Australia Surgeon – …
Obese Are Three Times as Likely to Need a Hip or Knee Replacement
Obese Are Three Times as Likely to Need a Hip or Knee Replacement February 12, 2006 By: Jeff Nagel Website: …
Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Implant Let Patients Stay Active Longer
A hip alternative: Ceramic-on-Ceramic Hip Implant Let Patients Stay Active Longer February 22, 2006 By: David Blaha Website: http://www.hip-replacement-care.com For …
If you Smoke and are “Fat” – no Joint Replacements in UK…
Hip and knee surgery is ‘low priority’ Hip and knee replacements are being classed as ‘low priority’ by an increasing …
Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells
My View: Dr Sheinkop makes some great points which MUST be considered… Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells By Mitchell B. …
Australia – Hip surgery ruins lives
Hip surgery ruins lives Rachel Browne; March 13, 2011 Revision of ASR Depuy Hips Revision of Metal on Metal Hips …
Australia – Amanda Keller had a hip replacement operation
Lucy Ballinger, April 24, 2011 1:00AM Amanda Keller had a hip replacement operation AMANDA Keller is just one of many …
Update on My Story – Smith & Nephew Birmingham Spectron Total Hip Replacement Complications
To Recap: My hip problems started in 1998 when I was training at the gym (many years had gone in …
Laredo, Texas area teacher/counselor files suit after DePuy hip implant fails
Recalled DePuy ASR Hip System Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart Laredo, Texas …
Innovative Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery
They have the technology PLANNING THE SURGERY: Visiting surgeon Dr. Joel Heiser, left, looks on as surgeon Dr. Robert Lock …
Total Hip Replacement Video – ceramic
Total Hip Replacement Video Not for the faint-hearted – but very informative!!! Technorati Tags: Arthroscopic Hip Surgery, Hip failure, …
Could DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Face More Health Woes in Future?
Could DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Face More Health Woes in Future? Date Published: Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 Could it …
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Connecticut Woman
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Connecticut Woman Date Published: Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 The first Connecticut lawsuit against …
DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit After Multiple Revisions
Woman Files DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit After Multiple Revisions Date Published: Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 Four years and five surgeries …
More DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victims
More DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victims Seek Legal Recourse Date Published: Saturday, May 14th, 2011 At least four more lawsuits …
Australian Victims of Faulty DePuy ASR
Australian Victims of Faulty DePuy ASR Hip Implants Speak Out Date Published: Monday, May 16th, 2011 The DePuy ASR Acetabular …
DePuy Victim Cobalt & Chromium Spike
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuit Claims Device Caused Victim’s Cobalt, Chromium Levels to Spike Date Published: Thursday, May 19th, 2011 …
How do we sue for a Biomet hip replacement failure?
Hip Failed after 6 Years Source: click here What is going on with Biomet Hips? Found this on the source …
Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee Replacement Surgery Source: click here Please upgrade your browser Knee Replacement Components (Zimmer Orthopedics) A total knee replacement surgery …
Less Pain – Faster Recovery
Anterior hip replacement offers potentially less pain, faster recovery for patients Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 12:00 pm | Updated: …
Zimmer Hip Replacement Recall
What to Do If You Have Problems With Your Zimmer Durom Cup Implant? Author: Elisabeth Kuhn The DePuy ASR XL …
History of Hip Replacement
A Brief History Of Hip Replacement Surgery Author: Scott Michaels Hip replacement is a medical procedure in which the hip …
Hip Replacement Settlements
Hip Replacement Settlements Author: Susan Ardizzoni FDA Requires DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall: The FDA reports a Class 2 medical …
DePuy Hip Recall Lawsuit
Depuy Hip Recall Lawsuit – The Solution to Hip Replacement Problems Posted: Apr 08, 2011 A Depuy Hip Recall Lawsuit …
Do You Need A Hip Replacement?
WHEN SHOULD YOU HAVE HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY? Source: Click here If your symptoms are mainly from an arthritic hip, and …
DISEASES OF THE HIP JOINT
DISEASES OF THE HIP JOINT Source: click here The term “arthritis” literally means inflammation of a joint, but is generally …