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Toxic time bomb ticking in metal hips

April 5, 2015

Toxic time bomb ticking in metal hips By LAWRENCE MONEY Source: http://m.theage.com.au/health-and-fitness/weight-loss/patients-with-metal-hips-implants-hit-by-illness-20150318-1m066t.html When floods inundated rural Charlton in 2011, Di Harvey …

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Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare | Illawarra Mercury

November 29, 2014

Source: Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare | Illawarra Mercury. Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare By CYDONEE MARDON June 20, …

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Mike’s Stryker Update

October 10, 2014

Mike here, with another update and another journey ahead. I completed therapy and the pain with the revised hip continued, …

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Mike’s Smith & Nephew hellhole

July 31, 2014

I had Bilateral Hip Resurfacing done Feb. 2012 At H.S.S. NYC. Smith and Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing implants. Starting having …

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Keeping on, keeping on

May 18, 2014

Sunday here in Australia. It’s been a long weekend here for me as we had our local Callide Valley Show …

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younger patients able to have total hip replacement surgery thanks to hip implant advances

March 1, 2014

Source: younger patients able to have total hip replacement surgery thanks to hip implant advances | Health | Life & Style …

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Pensioner waits nine years for hip replacement

February 23, 2014

Source article – full text – Pensioner waits nine years for hip replacement – News – Roundup – Articles – Westmeath …

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Happy New Year from Australia

December 31, 2013

2014 will be a better year! It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone – now 6 …

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Dr Steve speaks on MoM Hip problems and Hips in general

December 1, 2013

Dr Stephen Tower talks about hips and MoM problems   This is a one hour talk. Consumer’s Union had Dr …

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Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal – Winnipeg Free Press

July 20, 2013

Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal – Winnipeg Free Press. Data show hip replacement revision …

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Hanna’s Story – another Smith & Nephew BHR tale of disaster

May 4, 2013

My name is Hanna Viner, I am 61 years old and I live in Sydney, Australia. I had recently a …

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Andrew Robathan: Defence minister to sue over ‘toxic’ hip implants that left him with a tumour | Mail Online

April 7, 2013

Andrew Robathan: Defence minister to sue over ‘toxic’ hip implants that left him with a tumour | Mail Online. Defence …

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Surgeon Says Recalled Stryker Metal Hip Implant May Fail Half the Time

April 7, 2013

Surgeon Says Recalled Stryker Metal Hip Implant May Fail Half the Time. Surgeon Says Recalled Stryker Metal Hip Implant May …

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Conflict of Interest of “industry experts” – Open letter from Dr Steve to Dr Frick…

March 24, 2013

Friday, March 8, 2013 Steven L. Frick, MD Central Program Commitee Chair, 2013 Annual meeting AAOS Dear Dr. Frick, Please …

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Metal on Metal Hips – New Video • Lampkin & Co Solicitors

March 6, 2013

Metal on Metal Hips – New Video • Lampkin & Co Solicitors. Metal on Metal Hips – New Video Posted …

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Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis

March 5, 2013

Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis. Smith & Nephew Hip Implant Patient Diagnosed with Metallosis March 3, …

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FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements

March 4, 2013

http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2013/01/fda-cracks-down-on-all-metal-hip-replacements.html FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements Manufacturers who want to keep selling all-metal hips will have to prove …

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DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery

February 23, 2013

DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery. DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before …

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Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation | Orthopedics

February 9, 2013

Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation | Orthopedics. CASE REPORT Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation Om Prakash …

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J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, Witness Says – Bloomberg

January 30, 2013

J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, …

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Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com

January 27, 2013

Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com. Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit Bloomberg News January 25, 2013, 3:57 p.m. …

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Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News

January 20, 2013

Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News. Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ FDA gives recommendations on how …

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FDA Action on Metal on Metal Hips – too little, too late…

January 20, 2013

by Howard Sadwin Another Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Device friend of mine and I read the new and exciting …

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FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements

January 19, 2013

FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements.’ Source: http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2013/01/fda-cracks-down-on-all-metal-hip-replacements.html  FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements Jan 18, 2013 11:48 AM …

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FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems – June 27-28, 2012 Meeting

December 12, 2012

I.      Introduction and Purpose of Advisory Panel Meeting Hip arthroplasty devices, including metal-on-metal (MoM) hip systems, have been …

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All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Behind The Headlines – Skegness Standard

December 4, 2012

All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Behind The Headlines – Skegness Standard. Published on Monday 3 December 2012 20:57 “Experts are …

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Marie’s Hip Problems – Why does the Pain Continue?

November 24, 2012

I have had bilateral hip surgery one in 2005 and the other was on the right hip in 2006. The …

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UK – Gayle makes valuable discoveries about MoM hips post revision

November 24, 2012

I have already a post on this site under ‘Another Smith & Nephew BHR problem’. I have persevered in researching …

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Jenny’s DePuy MoM horror story – some surgeon’s need to be a little smarter…

November 16, 2012

Hello Everyone, I too have suffered with a MoM DePuy hip installed May of 2006. The surgeon told me this …

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HIP | Chronic intoxication with cobalt following revision total hip arthroplasty

November 6, 2012

HIP | Chronic intoxication with cobalt following revision total hip arthroplasty. Chronic intoxication with cobalt following revision total hip arthroplasty …

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HIP REPLACEMENT: New Approach, More Mobility. | WHOTV.com – Des Moines news & weather from WHO Television

November 4, 2012

HIP REPLACEMENT: New Approach, More Mobility. | WHOTV.com – Des Moines news & weather from WHO Television. 200,000 hip replacements …

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Cementless Modular Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Younger than Fifty with Femoral Head Osteonecrosis: Minimum Fifteen-Year Follow-Up

November 4, 2012

Cementless Modular Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Younger than Fifty with Femoral Head Osteonecrosis: Minimum Fifteen-Year Follow-Up. Abstract This study …

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DePuy ASR at 32 – Belinda writes … Husband had 4 hip operations in 4 years …

October 31, 2012

Hi Letting you know my husband was 32 when had asr. He had severe pain and they didn’t know what …

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Paul has some questions – my reply

October 28, 2012

Very helpful blog. Trying to get my head around all of the information. I am a 46 year-old active male …

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UK – Deb’s story of Hell with MoM and DuPuy ASR

October 27, 2012

Four hips in three and a half years was not exactly what I bargained for Having spent lived a very …

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Video: Faulty hip implants have ruined lives says Orthopaedic Professor – Telegraph

October 24, 2012

Video: Faulty hip implants have ruined lives says Orthopaedic Professor – Telegraph. Faulty hip implants have ruined lives says Orthopaedic …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Should You Be Worried?

October 22, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Should You Be Worried? By Ben Greenwood, Dunkirk Lane, Hyde, Manchester, SK14 4NL. 19th October 2012 Over 300,000 …

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Greater wear reduction seen with ceramic-on-poly vs metal-on-poly hips | Orthopedics Today

October 20, 2012

Greater wear reduction seen with ceramic-on-poly vs metal-on-poly hips | Orthopedics Today. Greater wear reduction seen with ceramic-on-poly vs metal-on-poly …

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FINALLY- Experts find explanation for hip joint pain (From The Northern Echo)

October 18, 2012

Experts find explanation for hip joint pain (From The Northern Echo). Newcastle University researchers find explanation for pain in people …

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First faulty hip implants case brought | Irish Examiner

October 16, 2012

First faulty hip implants case brought | Irish Examiner. First faulty hip implants case brought By Ann O’Loughlin Tuesday, October …

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Lorraine – natural treatments may work on artificial joints too?

October 16, 2012

Earl, I read your letters every day.  So many people having difficulties world wide.  I have the Stryker TritonCeramic-on Ceramic Alumina. Recall reasons, contaminated …

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It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem… Paul’s story

October 15, 2012

It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem. In Sept 2006 I had a total hip replacement. The surgeon used …

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Stryker Rejuvenate Hip—Nothing but Agony

October 14, 2012

Source: Stryker Rejuvenate Hip—Nothing but Agony. Stryker Rejuvenate Hip—Nothing but Agony October 12, 2012, 02:00:00PM. By Jane Mundy Burns, TN: Ewell was given …

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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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Q: Who is going to pay the Mortgage Mr Smith & Nephew while two BHR’s are revised?

October 5, 2012

Two BHR’s bite the dust – tip of the Iceberg – come clean Mr Smith & Nephew This is a …

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Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Halifax Courier

October 4, 2012

Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Halifax Courier. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Thursday 4 …

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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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Stuart’s DePuy debacle continues to rob his health – another operation…

October 3, 2012

Here We Go Again Stuart Cain, Brisbane, QLD, Australia I have had a lot of time recently to ponder the …

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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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Engineering a Better Hip Implant

September 19, 2012

Engineering a Better Hip Implant. Engineering a Better Hip Implant Released: 9/18/2012 2:50 PM EDT Source: University of Iowa Newswise — University …

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South Africa – Sixty sue for dud hip joints – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za

September 14, 2012

Sixty sue for dud hip joints – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za. Sixty sue for dud hip …

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Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip resurfacing at a mean of ten years

September 10, 2012

Birmingham hip resurfacing at a mean of ten years. Birmingham hip resurfacing at a mean of ten years Results from …

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Retrieval Analysis of 130 Metal-on-Metal Hips Showed that the ASR is Higher Wearing when Compared to the BHR

September 10, 2012

OASIS. Source: AAOS 2012 Annual Meeting Date/Time:Tuesday, Feb 07, 2012, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Poster Hall/ Multimedia/ Scientific Exhibits: Tuesday, …

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Complications Of Total Hip Replacement

September 9, 2012

Source: Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Complications Of Total Hip Replacement. Hip Replacement Complications Hip replacement is an astonishingly successful operation. However, …

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One- Versus Two-stage Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty | Orthopedics

September 8, 2012

One- Versus Two-stage Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty | Orthopedics. One- Versus Two-stage Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty [Earl‘s note – seems …

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Evaluation of Reducing Postoperative Hip Precautions in Total Hip Replacement

September 8, 2012

Evaluation of Reducing Postoperative Hip Precautions in Total Hip Replacement: A Randomized Prospective Study | Orthopedics. Evaluation of Reducing Postoperative …

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Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today

September 7, 2012

Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today. Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted …

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Why some metal hip replacements fail | Chemistry World

September 1, 2012

why some metal hip replacements fail | Chemistry World. Why some metal hip replacements fail By Elinor Hughes An investigation into …

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Patients take on hip firms – Health – The Star

September 1, 2012

Patients take on hip firms – Health – The Star. Patients take on hip firms Hip removed: Lindsey Turner. Published …

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New Technique Reduces Hip Pain Osteoarthritis & The Need For Hip Replacements | Splash Press Release

September 1, 2012

New Technique Reduces Hip Pain Osteoarthritis & The Need For Hip Replacements | Splash Press Release. New Technique Reduces Hip …

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Acupuncture Reduces Hip Surgery Pain – New Research

August 26, 2012

Acupuncture Reduces Hip Surgery Pain – New Research. Acupuncture Reduces Hip Surgery Pain – New Research 25 AUGUST 2012  Acupuncture …

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Howard – Metal on Metal Hips – why doesn’t the Government act NOW?

August 26, 2012

Metal on Metal Hips – why doesn’t the Government act NOW? by Howard Sadwin, 25 August 2012 I have been …

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Call for information request for a scientific opinion on the safety of metal-on-metal joint replacements with a particular focus on hip implants| Scientific Committees

August 20, 2012

Call for information | Scientific Committees. Call for information  request for a scientific opinion on the safety of metal-on-metal joint …

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Stryker Hip Implant Lawsuit | Stryker Trident Hip Recall

August 20, 2012

Stryker Hip Implant Lawsuit | Stryker Trident Hip Recall. New York Woman Seeks $6 Million for Stryker Hip Implant Injuries …

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All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Health – Warwick Courier

August 19, 2012

All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Health – Warwick Courier. All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ Published on Sunday 19 August …

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Bramhall mum sues over hip replacement that left her in ‘living hell’ | Manchester Evening News – menmedia.co.uk

August 19, 2012

Bramhall mum sues over hip replacement that left her in ‘living hell’ | Manchester Evening News – menmedia.co.uk. Bramhall mum …

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Hip implant recalled | 6minutes

July 23, 2012

Hip implant recalled | 6minutes. Hip implant recalled 23 July, 2012 Michael Woodhead  The ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck …

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Hip Prostheses: New JRC report summarises current knowledge and identifies further research needs — Institute for Health and Consumer Protection – (JRC-IHCP), European Commission

July 15, 2012

Hip Prostheses: New JRC report summarises current knowledge and identifies further research needs — Institute for Health and Consumer Protection …

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Newer hip reconstruction technique provides good outcomes for athletes

July 15, 2012

Newer hip reconstruction technique provides good outcomes for athletes. Public release date: 14-Jul-2012 Contact: Lisa Weisenberger lisa@aossm.org 847-655-8647 American Orthopaedic …

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METAL ON METAL TOTAL HIP RESURFACING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY

July 8, 2012

CTAF ASSESSMENT – METAL ON METAL TOTAL HIP RESURFACING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=42&ved=0CFIQFjABOCg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ctaf.org%2Ffiles%2F769_file_Hip_resurfacing_W.pdf&ei=Ovr4T5bGI-yUiAfA5tzhBg&usg=AFQjCNGpF8andIjM3eQZ9JGMI58FwHyo7w&sig2=IPuN6AUkPw1Tt6yzEYt32Q. Or download the …

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Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: A Systematic Review

July 8, 2012

Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: A Systematic Review. Asian J Sports Med. 2012 March; 3(1): 1–7. PMCID: PMC3307960 Outcomes of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing: …

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Premarket Approval (PMA) Database – BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING (BHR) SYSTEM

July 7, 2012

MDRWeb Medical Device Register On-line from Canon Communications, LLC. Premarket Approval (PMA) Database Premarket Approval (PMA) Database Trade Name: BIRMINGHAM …

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Smith & Nephew – BHR PMA – FIRST OF A KIND PMA – WHO PULLED WHAT STRINGS????

July 7, 2012

http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHReports/ucm127516.pdf. Hip Prostheses The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System, P040033, by  Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics was approved on May 9, …

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SMART IDEA :: Technology could monitor hip replacements for signs of wear | News | The Engineer

July 1, 2012

Technology could monitor hip replacements for signs of wear | News | The Engineer. Technology could monitor hip replacements for …

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Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully – Mumbai – DNA

July 1, 2012

Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully – Mumbai – DNA. Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully Published: Tuesday, Jun 26, …

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Justice for Hip Failures: DePuy ASR Recall: Nearly 16,800 adverse events reported for metal-on-metal hips, including DePuy ASR and Biomet Magnum

June 30, 2012

Justice for Hip Failures: DePuy ASR Recall: Nearly 16,800 adverse events reported for metal-on-metal hips, including DePuy ASR and Biomet …

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FDA panel sees little use for metal-on-metal hips – SFGate

June 30, 2012

FDA panel sees little use for metal-on-metal hips – SFGate. FDA panel sees little use for metal-on-metal hips MATTHEW PERRONE, …

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Barbara’s tragic story – Bad Hips From Birmingham

June 30, 2012

I have had two replacement hips, metal on metal, and my cobalt levels are high. I am waiting ot see …

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Kathryn’s Story – More Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Misery…

June 13, 2012

Thanks for your site and the information you have provided. I am a 55 yr old wife, mother, and grandmother …

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Toni’s story of pain and depression – Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip … same old story again…

June 9, 2012

Hi, I have been reading through your site and felt the need to tell my story. I have always suffered …

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Size a hurdle but United States citizen gets new hip joint – Times Of India

May 24, 2012

Size a hurdle but United States citizen gets new hip joint – Times Of India. Size a hurdle but United …

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Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant – Waters & Kraus

May 24, 2012

Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant – Waters & Kraus. Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant We protect the interests of those …

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Golf After A Hip Injury Or Hip Replacement Surgery

May 24, 2012

Golf After A Hip Injury Or Hip Replacement Surgery. Hip Injury And Return To Golf While it is not one …

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What You Need to Know About Total Hip Replacement Surgery

May 24, 2012

What You Need to Know About Total Hip Replacement Surgery. What You Need to Know About Total Hip Replacement Surgery …

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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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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – Advisories, Warnings & Recalls for the public

May 12, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – Advisories, Warnings & Recalls for the public. Public Communication – Health Canada Issued Important Safety Information …

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Health Canada Recommends Patients to Be Careful About Metal-On-Metal Hips | French Tribune

May 12, 2012

Health Canada Recommends Patients to Be Careful About Metal-On-Metal Hips | French Tribune. Submitted by Nimisha Sachdev on Thu, 05/10/2012 …

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Hip Replacement Surgery-Physiotherapy-Exercises-Ergonomic-Do’s-and-Don’ts | Medindia

May 12, 2012

Hip Replacement Surgery-Physiotherapy-Exercises-Ergonomic-Do’s-and-Don’ts | Medindia. Hip joint is one of the largest weight-bearing joints of our body. When physiologically fit, …

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Willowbrook Man Pain-Free After New Direct Anterior Approach Hip Surgery — Downers Grove news, photos and events — TribLocal.com

May 12, 2012

Willowbrook Man Pain-Free After New Direct Anterior Approach Hip Surgery — Downers Grove news, photos and events — TribLocal.com. Willowbrook …

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Vickie’s story of pain and anguish

April 9, 2012

Hi , I had my DePuy hip in 2006 and had trouble from day 1. I had full blown trouble …

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Isn’t this typical! Knee Implant patient says he was ‘left to suffer’ – Hamilton Advertiser

March 24, 2012

Knee Implant patient says he was ‘left to suffer’ – Hamilton Advertiser. Knee Implant patient says he was ‘left to …

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JC – Current Issues with my Hip

March 17, 2012

Hi Earl, I’ve enjoyed reading your blog. Lots of useful information but I’m sorry you had to endure so much …

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Stuart’s Story – Gets Worse – Beware Metal on Metal Hell

March 14, 2012

To Earl, Howard and all of the wonderful people who are being touched, educated, supported and most of all UNITED …

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British doctors urge against metal hip joints – Boston.com

March 14, 2012

British doctors urge against metal hip joints – Boston.com. British doctors urge against metal hip joints By Maria Cheng AP …

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Joann’s Story – another BHR Disaster – they keep coming…

March 14, 2012

Hi Earl I had my first BHR hip resurfacing implant inserted in 2003 and the second on the other hip …

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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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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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Metal Hips in Britain Require Longer Monitoring, Regulators Say – NYTimes.com

March 1, 2012

Metal Hips in Britain Require Longer Monitoring, Regulators Say – NYTimes.com. Britain Extends Monitoring for People With Metal Hips By …

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Goodmans Law Gives Howard a UK perspective on Smith & Nephew BHR Problems

February 2, 2012

Dear Howard, Thank you for your e-mail which I read with great interest. You are right in saying that not …

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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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Hip Health in Baby Carriers, Baby Seats, and Other Equipment – International Hip Dysplasia Institute

January 23, 2012

Hip Health in Baby Carriers, Baby Seats, and Other Equipment – International Hip Dysplasia Institute. Baby Carriers, Seats, & Other …

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Femoral Neck Fracture Following Hardware Removal

January 10, 2012

Femoral Neck Fracture Following Hardware Removal. Femoral Neck Fracture Following Hardware Removal Abstract It is uncommon for femoral neck fractures …

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Howards View on the FDA and Medical Device Failures

January 7, 2012

Recent Information from the FDA on Failures This information came from FDA news. The FDA says approximately 44% of device …

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Happy New Years from Earlsview!

December 31, 2011

Happy New Years! And May all Arthritis take a day off! It is hard to believe another year has raced …

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Howard View – on a few things

December 30, 2011

Great to see the activity pick up re: metal on metal hip devices, and yes they can be hazardous to …

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Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones May Be Better Than New Ones « AARP

December 29, 2011

Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones May Be Better Than New Ones « AARP. Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones …

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Howard’s View – Get Your Health Right is Number One Priority

December 28, 2011

More and more people are sharing their stories of suffering because of this hip debacle. This is great, let’s others …

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Total hip replacement for high dislocated hips without femoral shortening osteotomy:

December 25, 2011

J Bone Joint Surg Br — eLetters for Zhao et al., 93-B (9) 1189-1193. Total hip replacement for high dislocated …

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Howard Sdwin: What isn’t being published is the truth regarding the medical device world

December 17, 2011

What isn’t being published is the truth regarding the medical device world. by Howard Sadwin Howard’s Opinion: If we obtained …

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Total Hip Replacement – Short Review

October 7, 2011

Total Hip Replacement Source: University of Southern California Total hip replacement, or THR, is a very common and successful procedure. …

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Contralateral Deep Venous Thrombosis After Hip Arthroscopy

October 2, 2011

Contralateral Deep Venous Thrombosis After Hip Arthroscopy Source: OrthoSuperSite ORTHOPEDICS October 2011;34(10):674. by Michael J. Alaia, MD; Andrey Zuskov, BA; …

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Earl – Day 20 Post Operation – some pictures

September 21, 2011

Hi everyone, I have been making good progress since the hip revision 1 September – exercising each day. I am …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Economic Sense at Smith & Nephew But will it improve things for Patients?

August 4, 2011

Smith & Nephew Restructures and Refocuses Source: Orhopedic Design & Technology The news that Smith & Nephew plc is combining …

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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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Revision Hip Replacement (RHR)

August 4, 2011

Revision Hip Replacement (RHR) Source: The Hip & Knee Centre Revision total hip replacement is performed when the original primary …

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MUSC Reconstruction Experts Address Metal-on-Metal Joint Replacement Device Controversy

August 3, 2011

MUSC Reconstruction Experts Address Metal-on-Metal Joint Replacement Device Controversy Posted on August 2nd, 2011 Dr. Harry Demos and Dr. Del …

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Joint Replacement Surgery – Patient Story …

August 3, 2011

Joint Replacement Surgery 10:42 AM, Aug 2, 2011  | Written by Maine Medical Center Jane Danielson is making plans for a …

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

July 31, 2011

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

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

July 29, 2011

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

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Dozens suing over DePuy hip replacement

July 27, 2011

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

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Smaller scars, faster recovery for new hip replacement

July 27, 2011

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

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How To Choose A Hip Replacement Surgeon

July 27, 2011

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

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Ideas For Recovery From Hip Replacement

July 27, 2011

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

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

July 26, 2011

Response to ABC’s 4Corners Program A Response to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s ‘4Corners’ Program on Metal-on-Metal Hips. Source: http://www.mcminncentre.co.uk/response-abc-corners-program.html On the …

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“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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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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Squeaking Ceramic Hips – Why?

July 24, 2011

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

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Ceramic Hip Replacement Surgery

July 24, 2011

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

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

July 24, 2011

Smith & Nephew Receives US FDA Approval For Ceramic-On-Ceramic Hip June 25, 2006 By: Victor Rocha Website: http://www.hip-replacement-care.com    Smith & …

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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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Special Surgery Table for Anterior Hip Replacement Operations

July 23, 2011

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

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Australia – Amanda Keller had a hip replacement operation

July 17, 2011

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

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Roundtable: Evolution, Not Revolution, Drives Biomaterials Development

July 17, 2011

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

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Metal-on-Metal Implants Experience (More) Backlash

July 17, 2011

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

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Plastic liners – Boundary Lubrication in Hip Prostheses

July 17, 2011

Boundary Lubrication in Hip Prostheses Source – Surface Science & Technology Pin-on-Disc Tribometry Artificial joints are of increasing importance for …

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USA – Total hip replacement numbers up

July 17, 2011

Total hip replacement numbers up Published: Monday, September 06, 2010 By Dr. John Benner As the country’s population ages, the …

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Creating a longer-lasting hip for patients

July 16, 2011

Creating a longer-lasting hip for patients Published: Monday, July 11, 2011 Hip replacements have been around as a significant and …

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Linda – Metallosis NHS Linda’s story (UK)

July 16, 2011

Linda – Metallosis NHS Linda’s story Source:  click here 21st June 2011 I was almost 55 at the time of …

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What’s Hip in Orthopedic Implant Design

July 15, 2011

What’s Hip in Orthopedic Implant Design In hip implants, where wear resistance is key, each combination of bearing surfaces has …

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Hip replacement surgery in India

July 10, 2011

Hip Replacement Hospitals In India – Patients Testimonials Of International Patients Author: Pankaj Gade Hip replacement surgery has become a …

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DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying

July 9, 2011

DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying in courts across U.S. July 8th, 2011 Joshua More than 1,000 lawsuits have been …

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Zimmer Hip Replacement Recall

July 9, 2011

What to Do If You Have Problems With Your Zimmer Durom Cup Implant? Author: Elisabeth Kuhn The DePuy ASR XL …

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Total Hip Replacement vs. Resurfacing

July 9, 2011

Total Hip Replacement vs. Hip Resurfacing Author: Hilary smiyh Ageing is an inevitable as well as irreversible process. As we …

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Zimmer Durom Lawsuit

July 8, 2011

Makers of Zimmer Durom Hip Cup Sued for Failures Written by zimmerimqto on Jun-20-11 10:39am Source As a people, American‘s …

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Advice on Selecting Hip Replacement Surgeons

July 7, 2011

Your Guide to Comparing Hip Replacement Surgeons by Alice Carter in Health (submitted 2011-07-05) The deterioration of a hip joint …

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Corin Cormet Presentation to FDA Approvals Panel

July 6, 2011

Corin Presentation to FDA Approvals Panel Ever wonder what they tell the panel to get a 510K approval… Download presentation …

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Metallosis Problems for DePuy Pinnacle Victims

July 3, 2011

Metallosis: A Problem for DePuy Pinnacle Clients by Gregory Fraser After nearly 1300 complaints since November last year with the …

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Hip & Knee Replacement in Canada – Revision rates lower than ROW

July 3, 2011

Canadian Joint Registry There is an incredible depth of information in this publication. Hip Revision rates have been rising dramatically …

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Another Hip Victim Tells Their DePuy Horror Story

July 3, 2011

5 hour operation was spent trying to repair damaged tissue Source: click here I told my brother I was lucky …

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Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Replacement Hell – Howard Sadwin is lucky to be Alive

July 3, 2011

This Shocking Post is a Comment just Sent to me by Howard Sadwin – he has No Hip Left and …

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Patients reveal agony of toxic hip implants – Four Corners News

July 2, 2011

Patients reveal agony of toxic hip implants By Quentin McDermott and Karen Michelmore; Updated Mon May 16, 2011 10:52am AEST DePuy …

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History – Smith & Nephew Hip Resurfacing Cups Recalled 2007

July 2, 2011

Smith & Nephew Hip Resurfacing Cups Recalled in U.K. (Update4) By Christopher Elser and Kari Lundgren – August 16, 2007 …

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History – Johnson & Johnson Hip Recall Pain in the UK – over 10,000 patients affected

July 2, 2011

10,000 hip replacement patients told their operations may need to be reversed after receiving faulty implants By Jo Macfarlane Last …

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Is this the next Johnson & Johnson DePuy Disaster in the making?

July 1, 2011

Johnson & Johnson – DePuy Ceramic-on-Metal Total Hip Replacement System Approved Based on an original post by Mark Crane (Source)   …

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Zimmer Hip Replacement Lawsuit in New Jersey

June 28, 2011

Zimmer Hip Replacement Problems: A Surgeon Sounds the Alarm Source: Balkin & Eisbrouch: their team of attorneys is fully committed …

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Metal release in hip replacements is down to chemistry – it must happen

June 26, 2011

Metal release mechanisms in hip replacement Download full Article here The release of metal ions from metallic implant materials is …

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Adverse Reactions in Total Joint Replacement: Infections, Allergic Reactions and others

June 26, 2011

Allergic and Systemic Effects of Particles Released by Hips and Knee Replacements R. M. Urban and J. J. Jacobs (download …

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Effect of Heat Treatment on Cobalt Chrome

June 26, 2011

The effect of micro-structure on the wear of cobalt-based alloys used in metal-on-metal hip implants Download Full Scientific Paper – …

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Low Spin – Wright Medical – FAQ on Metal-on-Metal Hips

June 26, 2011

Metal-on-Metal Articulation and Wear My View This Wright Medical Technologies booklet written by Irina Timmerman and Harlan Amstutz, MD, is …

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