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Tag Archives: joint replacement

Multimodal Pain Management Increasingly Used for Patients Undergoing TKA and THA

November 1, 2017

Multimodal Pain Management Increasingly Used for Patients Undergoing TKA and THA Multimodal approaches for pain management after THA or TKA …

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Toxic metal hip replacements could cause Alzheimer’s | Daily Mail Online

July 11, 2017

Dr Neil McGuire, clinical director of medical devices at the MHRA, said he wanted to establish whether cobalt leached from …

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Fresh concerns for ‘metal-on-metal’ hip implant patients – Irish Times

July 11, 2017

HSE safety alert sent to all State hospitals says patients need to undergo regular testing… The British Medicines and Healthcare …

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Near doubling in failure rates for metal-on-metal hips behind alert

July 2, 2017

Checks on all patients with metal-on-metal hips were prompted by a near-doubling in failure rates for the most common of …

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FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal Poisoning from Hip Replacements – AboutLawsuits.com

June 16, 2015

FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal Poisoning from Hip Replacements – AboutLawsuits.com. FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal …

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Routine hip operation led to MRSA and life with crutches – Limerick Leader

October 10, 2014

Sub-human Treatment – Mike Condon spent a total of 247 days in UHL after contracting MRSA by Donal O’Regan A …

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New Hip, Knee Implants Are Not Better Than Old Versions

September 28, 2014

New Hip, Knee Implants Are Not Better Than Old Versions. New Artificial Joint Designs Are Not Better: Study Thursday, 25 …

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Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement

April 13, 2014

Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement | Rheumatology Update. Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement 11 April, 2014 Hugo Wilcken …

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It is safe to drive four weeks after total hip replacement surgery

March 16, 2014

Source: It is safe to drive four weeks after total hip replacement surgery | totalhealth. It is safe to drive four …

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Losing or gaining weight after joint replacement affects how well patients do

March 16, 2014

Source & full article: Losing or gaining weight after joint replacement affects how well patients do. While many overweight patients have …

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HRT reduces need for arthroplasty

February 3, 2014

HRT reduces need for arthroplasty | Endocrinology Update. 3 February, 2014 Hugo Wilcken Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) taken regularly after …

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Women less likely than men to have hip replacement

February 1, 2014

Women less likely than men to have hip replacement | Rheumatology Update. 31 January, 2014 Michael Woodhead  One in ten …

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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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Consumer Reports Urges a Lemon Law For Joint Replacements

October 18, 2013

Consumer Reports Urges a Lemon Law For Joint Replacements by Christy Rakoczy, a J.D. Manufacturers of hip and knee replacement …

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America – the land of the brave and “ripped off”…

August 6, 2013

PAYING TILL IT HURTS A Trip Abroad; Part 3: Joint Replacement; For Medical Tourists, Simple Math By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL | Published: August 3, 2013 New …

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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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Safety Communications FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

March 5, 2013

Safety Communications FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants. FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Date Issued: Jan. 17, 2013 Audience: Orthopaedic …

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DePuy ASR Trial – Closing Arguments – Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable

March 5, 2013

Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable. Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable …

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Oh Really … Why am I not believing you?…. Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com

March 5, 2013

Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com. Oh Really Mr DePuy – are we as stupid as you look?  Published: March 4, …

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What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com

February 12, 2013

What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com. EDITORIAL What a Company Knew About Its Metal Hips Published: …

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DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate

February 10, 2013

DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate. …

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J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters

February 3, 2013

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of …

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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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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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A Few New Year’s Wishes and Thoughts from one of the many MOM ‘Victims’!

January 8, 2013

A Few New Year’s Wishes and Thoughts from one of the many MOM ‘Victims’! Well, 2013 is finally here, the …

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Consider both imaging and symptoms before metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty revisions | Orthopaedics Today Europe

December 15, 2012

Consider both imaging and symptoms before metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty revisions | Orthopaedics Today Europe. Orthopaedics Today Europe, Issue 6 MANCHESTER …

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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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Toward a better material for hip replacement and other joint implants

September 21, 2012

Toward a better material for hip replacement and other joint implants. Toward a better material for hip replacement and other …

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UK – National Joint Registry 9th Annual Report 2012

September 19, 2012

National Joint Registry 9th Annual Report 2012. NCAPOP: HOSPITAL NON-COMPLIANCE RISKING JOINT PATIENT SAFETY, NJR REPORT FINDS 13 September 2012 …

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Introducing decision aids may lower surgery for arthritis | Science Codex

September 6, 2012

Introducing decision aids may lower surgery for arthritis | Science Codex. Introducing decision aids may lower surgery for arthritis posted …

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‘Total knee replacement helps 37 year old Yashodhamma walk on her feet again after 4 years’

September 1, 2012

‘Total knee replacement helps 37 year old Yashodhamma walk on her feet again after 4 years’. Bangalore:  A team of …

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Thromboprophylaxis after joint replacement misses targets | Rheumatology Update

September 1, 2012

Thromboprophylaxis after joint replacement misses targets | Rheumatology Update. Thromboprophylaxis after joint replacement misses targets 16 July, 2012 Tony James  Less …

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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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Consider other options before Joint Surgury – Stephen S. Rodrigues, MD

July 15, 2012

Consider other options before Joint Surgury – Stephen S. Rodrigues, MD I am a family doc in Dallas TX, in …

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Patient undergoes four joint replacement surgeries – Times Of India

July 14, 2012

Patient undergoes four joint replacement surgeries – Times Of India. Patient undergoes four joint replacement surgeries Umesh Isalkar, TNNJul 11, …

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CSU-developed implant shows promise

July 2, 2012

CSU-developed implant shows promise New knee joint implant creates self-lubricating surface, lasts longer 8:37 PM, Jun 30, 2012 CSU professor …

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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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Smoking Hikes Risk of Knee and Hip Replacement Failure in Arthritis Patients

May 24, 2012

Smoking Hikes Risk of Knee and Hip Replacement Failure in Arthritis Patients. Smoking Hikes Risk of Knee and Hip Replacement …

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gulftoday.ae | No (k)need to go abroad

May 24, 2012

gulftoday.ae | No (k)need to go abroad. DUBAI: Ten UAE residents have recently undergone knee replacement surgeries under the auspices …

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Knee Replacement | Knee Pain Treatment

May 24, 2012

Knee Replacement | Knee Pain Treatment. Knee Replacement Having a knee replacement procedure can be traumatic and painful, which is why every …

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GoLocalProv | Health | Dealing with Arthritis: Do You Need Joint Replacement?

May 22, 2012

GoLocalProv | Health | Dealing with Arthritis: Do You Need Joint Replacement?. Dealing with Arthritis: Do You Need Joint Replacement? …

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Pioneering knee replacement for arthritis sufferer..

May 22, 2012

Pioneering knee replacement for arthritis sufferer.. | News | Health Insurance | ActiveQuote. Pioneering knee replacement for arthritis sufferers carried …

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Eric Bohm: Let’s Treat Our Hips the Same Way We Treat Our Cars

May 12, 2012

Eric Bohm: Let’s Treat Our Hips the Same Way We Treat Our Cars. Hip and knee replacement surgeries are among …

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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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Finding the Right Solution for Joint Pain | Piper Shores News & Events

March 24, 2012

Finding the Right Solution for Joint Pain | Piper Shores News & Events. Finding the Right Solution for Joint Pain …

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Health News – New blood to improve life of artificial joints

March 24, 2012

Health News – New blood to improve life of artificial joints. New blood to improve life of artificial joints 22/03/2012 …

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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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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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Novel – Dual Pivot Hip | Hip Replacement, Total Hip Replacement | Total Joint Joint

January 15, 2012

Dual Pivot Hip | Hip Replacement, Total Hip Replacement | Total Joint Joint. Dual Pivot Hip Jan,13,2012 16:39 Filed in: …

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Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for Two New Products

January 12, 2012

Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for Two New Products: E1(R) Humeral Bearing for the Comprehensive(R) Reverse Shoulder System and the Comprehensive(R) …

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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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ORTHOSupersite Educational Lab: Total Hip Arthroplasty: Using clinical performance to guide implant selection

January 1, 2012

ORTHOSupersite Educational Lab: Total Hip Arthroplasty: Using clinical performance to guide implant selection. Total Hip Arthroplasty: Using clinical performance to …

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MD News – Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The Joint Replacement Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

December 28, 2011

MD News – Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The Joint Replacement Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The …

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Nancy’s Journey – chronicling her journey through hip replacement surgery and recovery

December 28, 2011

Community Hospital Serving Chicago, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights | NCH. Nancy’s Journey Local resident and NCH patient, Nancy A., …

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JBJS | A Multinational Assessment of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Hip Replacement

December 25, 2011

JBJS | A Multinational Assessment of Metal-on-Metal Bearings in Hip Replacement. There is emerging evidence that many metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings, …

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New Models of Hip and Knee Implants Not Better, Study Finds – NYTimes.com

December 23, 2011

New Models of Hip and Knee Implants Not Better, Study Finds – NYTimes.com. New Models of Implants Not Better, Study …

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Falling After a Joint Replacement | www.dailyrx.com

December 11, 2011

Falling After a Joint Replacement | http://www.dailyrx.com. Falling After a Joint Replacement Joint replacement patients at risk for hospital falls …

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Fosamax Might Help Increase the Lifespan of Artificial Joints

December 10, 2011

Fosamax Might Help Increase the Lifespan of Artificial Joints. Fosamax Might Help Increase the Lifespan of Artificial Joints A provocative new …

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Study attributes excess in TKR management costs to excess of investigation

December 10, 2011

Study attributes excess in TKR management costs to excess of investigation. Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite December 9, 2011 Study attributes …

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Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements | 6minutes

December 9, 2011

Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements | 6minutes. Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements Bisphosphonate use in patients undergoing a …

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JBJS | Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty

December 9, 2011

  JBJS | Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasty. Prevalence of Pseudotumor in Asymptomatic Patients After …

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Herald Citizen – JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville

November 26, 2011

Herald Citizen – JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville. JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville by Amye Wright Orthopedic surgeon Dr. James …

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Childhood Knee Replacement

November 5, 2011

Childhood Knee Replacement Oct 31, 2011 | By Bridget Coila Although replacement is commonly considered a procedure done on older …

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Aussie patients getting new joints reach 80,000 a year

October 11, 2011

Aussie patients getting new joints reach 80,000 a year 6:52 AM Tuesday Oct 11, 2011 Source: NZ Herald Last year …

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Australian Orthopedic Association Notifies Hike in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries

October 11, 2011

Australian Orthopedic Association Notifies Hike in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries Submitted by Ria Patelon Mon, 10/10/2011 – 12:59 Source: …

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Radiation could strengthen artificial joints, study finds

October 2, 2011

Radiation could strengthen artificial joints, study finds Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite September 30, 2011 Short bursts of gamma radiation could …

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Earl – 27 Sept 2011 Visit to the Surgeon

September 30, 2011

Visit to the Surgeon 27 Sept 2011 Visited the surgeon and he was very happy with the progress – Day …

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Is Dysplasia an underlying condition which leads to Osteoarthritis later in life?

September 24, 2011

My View I had the privilege of some very insightful correspondence this morning! I had not taken it in – …

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Partial Knee Replacement…….New Options for Active Lifestyles

September 23, 2011

Partial Knee Replacement…….New Options for Active Lifestyles by Diana Echert on Sat, Sep 17, 2011 @ 09:06 PM Source: Knees …

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Fast Track Hip Replacement – Study by Dr Bryan Nestor

September 23, 2011

Fast Track Hip Replacement – Study by Dr Bryan Nestor ConnecticutPlus.com—September 16, 2011  Generally healthy patients who have a total …

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Pardon my skepticism…DePuy being Promoted by Actress who has had bilateral hip replacement

September 17, 2011

My View: Isn’t J&J DePuy involved in the biggest legal debacle this side of the orthopaedic boondocks – ASR, Pinnacle …

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Determining Material Characteristics of Hip Implants: 3-D Microscopy Is the Answer

September 17, 2011

Determining Material Characteristics of Hip Implants: 3-D Microscopy Is the Answer Roger Posusta and Matt Novak, PhD ; Created 2011-09-12 …

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Canada – Knee surgery wait time is unacceptable

August 28, 2011

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

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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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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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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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Length of stay following Total Hip Repalcement multifactorial, study finds

August 26, 2011

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

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

August 25, 2011

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

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Hip Replacement Loosening

August 21, 2011

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

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New procedure offers alternative to knee replacement surgery

August 20, 2011

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

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

August 20, 2011

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

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

August 20, 2011

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

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

August 19, 2011

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

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

August 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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Hypertensive Patients Show Delayed Wound Healing following Total Hip Arthroplasty

August 15, 2011

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

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

August 15, 2011

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

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

August 15, 2011

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

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Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal

August 15, 2011

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

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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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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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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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AVN Avascular Necrosis or ON Osteonecrosis

August 14, 2011

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

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Revision Hip Replacement

August 14, 2011

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

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Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation

August 13, 2011

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

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

August 13, 2011

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

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Women may recover faster earlier after total knee replacement surgery

August 12, 2011

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

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Anterior Hip Replacement

August 11, 2011

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

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How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement

August 11, 2011

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

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

August 11, 2011

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

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

August 11, 2011

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

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

August 10, 2011

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

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

August 8, 2011

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

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Knee surgery – Complete Overview

August 7, 2011

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

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Revealed: Britain’s top surgeons for hip replacement

August 7, 2011

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

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Hip replacement and hip revision

August 7, 2011

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

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Australian Orthopaedics National Joint Registry Supplementary Reports 2010

August 7, 2011

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

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Australian Analysis 2010 – ASR Total Conventional Hip Acetabular Prosthesis

August 7, 2011

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

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Australian National Joint Registry 2010 – Summary on Hip Replacements

August 7, 2011

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

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

August 7, 2011

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

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Bone and Joint Health

August 7, 2011

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

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Hips and Hip Replacements: What you need to know

August 7, 2011

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

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My knee replacement is faulty. What are my options?

August 7, 2011

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

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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 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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A Comprehensive Patient Guide to Artificial Knee Replacement Surgery

August 5, 2011

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

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A Less-Invasive Option for Treating Knee Arthritis

August 5, 2011

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

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Outpatient partial knee replacement might be answer for some patients

August 5, 2011

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

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

August 5, 2011

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

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How to Choose a Hip Or Knee Replacement Surgeon & Prosthesis

August 5, 2011

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

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Hip Revision A – Z – Comprehensive Review

August 5, 2011

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

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Hip Replacement A- Z – All you Need to Know

August 5, 2011

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

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Ohio State gets $1.1M grant for knee replacement outcomes research

August 4, 2011

8.3.11 | Brandon Glenn Ohio State gets $1.1M grant for knee replacement outcomes research Ohio State University researchers have received …

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7 Critical Orthopedic and Spine Device Industry Trends

August 4, 2011

7 Critical Orthopedic and Spine Device Industry Trends Written by  Laura Miller| February 10, 2011 The orthopedic and spine device …

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Should I Be Concerned if My Hip Replacement Squeaks?

August 4, 2011

Should I Be Concerned if My Hip Replacement Squeaks? Posted on August 3, 2011   Source: Rottenstein Law Group As …

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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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Replacing your joint replacement

August 3, 2011

Replacing your joint replacement Updated: Aug 3, 2011 05:00 AM EDT FORT MYERS, FL – Source: NBC2.com The clock is …

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Anterior Hip Replacement Results – Triathalon time….

August 3, 2011

Hip replacement patient to compete in Galloway Captiva Triathlon  Ginny Cooper Posted August 2, 2011 at 2:25 p.m., updated August …

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Joint effort: Replacements becoming more popular

August 2, 2011

Joint effort: Replacements becoming more popular Monday, August 1, 2011 By Robyn Gautschy ~ TBY Roger Hudson had a total …

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What Is A Knee Replacement Surgery?

August 2, 2011

What Is A Knee Replacement Surgery? by Cliff, August 1st, 2011 There are a lot of joints in our body …

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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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“From Pain to Painless” eBook Diary Assists Patients Facing Hip Replacement Surgery

August 2, 2011

“From Pain to Painless” eBook Diary Assists Patients Facing Hip Replacement Surgery Over 250,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each …

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Zimmer Knee Replacement for Women

August 2, 2011

Zimmer Knee Replacement for Women Source: click here One of the latest developments in Orthopaedics is the development of “Customizable” …

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Challenges associated with using bovine serum in wear testing orthopaedic biopolymers

July 31, 2011

My View: The work that has been done to test artificial joints in the laboratory has not looked closely at …

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Bone Loss Following Hip Replacement – in Acetabular Region in A Woman with Breast Cancer

July 31, 2011

This is a rather unusual situation but shows the problems that can arise in the case where other disease processes …

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Hospital “loses” Urgent Hip Replacement Paperwork for Former Nurse

July 31, 2011

Hospital campaigner bedridden Bianca Clare | 30th July 2011 Source: Sunshine Coast Daily, Queensland, Australia Liz Aspinall is finally getting …

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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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Tiger Woods: Why a knee replacement is out…

July 30, 2011

Tiger: Why a knee replacement is out (source: Golf365) By Neville Leck Last updated: 27th July 2011 Fred Funk Reports are circulating …

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Smoking Tied to Increase in Post-Arthroplasty Complications – Bugger!!!

July 30, 2011

Smoking Tied to Increase in Post-Arthroplasty Complications Last Updated: July 27, 2011. Source: Click here Pre-operative smoking status is a …

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UK watch – Medical Apartheid – Knives (not) out for Obese and Smokers…

July 29, 2011

Obese and smokers targeted by Herts doctors By Richard YoungWednesday, July 27, 2011 3:19 PM Source: click here Smokers and the …

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Holistic Alternatives to Hip Replacement

July 27, 2011

Holistic Alternatives to Hip Replacement By Joanna Karpasea-Jones HERWriterJuly 26, 2011 – 10:14am Source: Click here If you’re not keen on medications for osteoarthritis, …

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Joint Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Blood Clot Formation in Certain Patients

July 27, 2011

Joint Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Blood Clot Formation in Certain Patients 27/07/2011 02:50:00 Source: click here Clots more likely …

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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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“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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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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Computer Assisted ‘Navigation’ in Joint Replacement Surgery

July 24, 2011

Computer Assisted ‘Navigation’ in Joint Replacement Surgery Computers have become an integral part of everyday life. Virtually all aspects of …

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As Baby Boomers Age, Orthopedic Surgeons Will See More Demand

July 24, 2011

As Baby Boomers Age, Orthopedic Surgeons Will See More Demand Provided to The Ledger By Robin Williams Adams; Published: Saturday, …

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Hematoma prevention important in reducing morbidity, mortality from THA

July 24, 2011

Hematoma prevention important in reducing morbidity, mortality from THA The aggressive prevention of hematoma can help lower complication rates, morbidity …

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Fast Track Discharge Following Hip Replacement

July 23, 2011

Fast Track Discharge Following Hip Replacement May Be Safe for Some Arthritis Patients By Carol Eustice, About.com Guide   July 22, 2011 …

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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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Knee Replacement Rates Soar

July 23, 2011

Lincoln knee replacement rates bend to patient demand By MARK ANDERSEN / Lincoln Journal Star | Posted: Monday, July 18, …

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If you Smoke and are “Fat” – no Joint Replacements in UK…

July 23, 2011

Hip and knee surgery is ‘low priority’ Hip and knee replacements are being classed as ‘low priority’ by an increasing …

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Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells

July 23, 2011

My View: Dr Sheinkop makes some great points which MUST be considered… Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells By Mitchell B. …

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Techniques In Implementing A Hip Replacement Operation

July 21, 2011

Techniques In Implementing A Hip Replacement Operation The issuance of a hip recall for alleged defective hip implants from DePuy …

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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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First Blended Vitamin E Total Knee Replacement in the United States

July 17, 2011

DJO Global’s Surgical Division Announces the Implantation of the First Blended Vitamin E Total Knee Replacement in the United States …

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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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Wireless data collected directly from patients during normal physical activities could enable the development of better knee implants

July 17, 2011

Published: Sat, Apr 7, 2007 – 01:00 am Materials – Knee Implants Wireless data collected directly from patients during normal …

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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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As baby boomers age, joint replacements soar

July 17, 2011

As baby boomers age, joint replacements soar Published: Monday, September 20, 2010 By ERIN ALLDAY, San Francisco Chronicle Lynn Rhynes …

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Baby boomer injuries booming

July 17, 2011

Baby boomer injuries booming Published: Monday, May 30, 2011 – Daily Local By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Medical Writer We’re becoming …

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Knee Replacement Surgery

July 10, 2011

Knee Replacement Surgery Source: click here Please upgrade your browser Knee Replacement Components (Zimmer Orthopedics) A total knee replacement surgery …

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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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Arthroscopic Hip Procedure

July 9, 2011

Arthroscopic Hip Procedure: A Way to Prevent Total Hip Replacement Author: Gregory Fraser Total Hip Replacement (THR) or simply Hip …

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Hip and Knee Implants – Global Pipeline

July 9, 2011

GlobalData: Hip and Knee Implants – Global Pipeline Analysis, Opportunity Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2016 GlobalData’s new report Hip …

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US hip and knee replacement market was valued at $6.7 billion

July 9, 2011

US hip and knee replacement market is expected to witness robust growth in 2008–2015 Bharatbook.com added a new report on …

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Less Pain – Faster Recovery

July 9, 2011

Anterior hip replacement offers potentially less pain, faster recovery for patients Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 12:00 pm | Updated: …

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Why I Chose A Hip Resurfacing

July 9, 2011

Why I Chose A Hip Resurfacing Instead Of A Total Hip Replacement Author: Kamlesh Gade Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface …

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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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History of Hip Replacement

July 9, 2011

A Brief History Of Hip Replacement Surgery Author: Scott Michaels Hip replacement is a medical procedure in which the hip …

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Hip Replacements Are Really Very Successful

July 9, 2011

Hip Replacement—Complications Are too Few & Success Rate is Great Author: Hilary smiyh Hip replacement: When do you need it? …

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Do You Need A Hip Replacement?

July 9, 2011

WHEN SHOULD YOU HAVE HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY? Source: Click here If your symptoms are mainly from an arthritic hip, and …

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ARTHRITIS OF THE HIP JOINT

July 9, 2011

COMPLICATIONS OF HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY Source: click here Unfortunately, even the most minor of surgical operations carries some risk of …

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Facts About Joint Replacements

July 9, 2011

13 Must-Know Facts About Joint Replacements Source: click here Here’s what you can expect from joint replacement surgery. Many people …

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Obesity – Hip Replacement Surgery Complications

July 8, 2011

Obesity Can Lead to Dangerous Hip Replacement Surgery Complications Posted on July 4, 2011 Source – Rottenstein Law Group Carrying …

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Hip Surgery Q&A

July 8, 2011

Questions about hip surgery answered On the Mend Joe DiVincenzo; July 7, 2011 Hip pain caused by arthritis is one of …

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Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component Complaints

July 8, 2011

Complaints over Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component Draw Scrutiny Aug 2, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP A recent …

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Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Replacement Component

July 8, 2011

ZIMMER KNEE RECALL: Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Replacement Component Due to Risk of Failure – Zimmer NexGen Knee Failure Rate …

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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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Increased Risk of Joint replacement with Obesity

July 8, 2011

The Weight of Obesity As evidenced by the recent surge of media attention, it is generally agreed that for the …

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Male Smokers – Lower Joint Replacement

July 8, 2011

8-Jul-2011 Male smokers less likely to need joint replacement surgery of hip or knee High BMI and vigorous physical activity …

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Smoke & Don’t Exercise – Lower Risk of Hip Replacement!!!

July 8, 2011

Smoke & Don’t Exercise??? A new study reveals that men who smoke have a significantly lower risk of undergoing hip …

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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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Good Advice if You Have A DePuy Hip Replacement

July 4, 2011

DePuy Lawsuit Hip Problems You Should Not Ignore At times, we do not know the underlying problems that will affect …

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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL JOINT REPLACEMENT REGISTRY 2007

July 3, 2011

AUSTRALIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION NATIONAL JOINT REPLACEMENT REGISTRY Annual Report Supplementary – click here to download My View Interesting to see …

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High Number of Hip Revisions in Scotland – Why?

July 3, 2011

Scottish Arthroplasty Project Annual Report 2009 This report can be downloaded here – click here It is really very interesting …

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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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