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Stryker Recalls Hip Implants for Taper Lock Failure Risk Stryker recalled over 42,500 hip implants because a metal part that …
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Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials | Cozen O’Connor – JDSupra
Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials1/6/2017byJames Heller | Cozen O’ConnorinShareSend Embed ContactIn a staggering verdict, a Texas jury recently awarded over …
Mike’s Stryker Update
Mike here, with another update and another journey ahead. I completed therapy and the pain with the revised hip continued, …
Routine hip operation led to MRSA and life with crutches – Limerick Leader
Sub-human Treatment – Mike Condon spent a total of 247 days in UHL after contracting MRSA by Donal O’Regan A …
Marion’s MoM Problems
I had a mag. biomed hip replacement in 2005 while I was still teaching. I went back to work and …
Top doc slams mixed-up parts | Stuff.co.nz
Top doc slams mixed-up parts | Stuff.co.nz. Top doc slams mixed-up parts FLORENCE KERR Last updated 05:00 14/06/2014 Graeme Mead …
The Power of Money…
Report published by Surgeon PAID by the big Orthopaedic companies who have harmed hundreds of thousands with their hip resurfacing …
Metal on Metal Implants – MP4 Video
Metal on Metal Implants – MP4 Video. Harmed patient and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Tower speaks about the metal toxicity …
Hell just froze over…
Better late than never! Organized American orthopedics has just recognized that a blood cobalt level of 10 mcg/Liter (same as …
The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants
The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants. The Challenge of Corrosion in Orthopaedic Implants Kenneth L. Urish, MD, PhD; Paul …
Signs Your Hip Implants Are Hurting You
Signs Your Hip Implants Are Hurting You by Bethany Johansson Our hips are an important part of the human body. A …
Biomet M2a Metal Hip destroys 46 year olds life…
by Viki I am so very happy to have discovered your website! My husband had a total hip replacement in Aug …
Open Letter – Surgeon-industry COI and the CME content of AAOS 2013 addressing MoM hip complications.
Surgeon-industry COI and the CME content of AAOS 2013 addressing MoM hip complications. By Stephen Tower, Orthopedic SurgeonAffiliated Professor UAA …
Some Surgeons Do Speak & Shout – but Those that Should Listen Don’t Hear…
By Stephen Tower Orthopedic Surgeon Affiliated Professor UAA WWAMI School of Medicine Earl, Barry Meier’s recent article in the NYT …
“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient
“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient. “What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient February 14, 2013, 01:30:00PM. By Jane …
DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate
DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate. …
Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com
Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com. Implant Risk Was Assessed Inadequately, Court Is Told …
Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement revision surgery | Arthritis Research UK
Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement revision surgery | Arthritis Research UK. Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement …
FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems – June 27-28, 2012 Meeting
I. Introduction and Purpose of Advisory Panel Meeting Hip arthroplasty devices, including metal-on-metal (MoM) hip systems, have been …
More Smith & Nephew THR Spectron/BHR metal on metal Horror – Anna’s Story
Like all your readers I am very thankful for your informative site which I have been looking at over the …
Leg-Length Discrepancy After Revision Hip Arthroplasty: Are Modular Stems Superior?
ScienceDirect.com – The Journal of Arthroplasty – Leg-Length Discrepancy After Revision Hip Arthroplasty: Are Modular Stems Superior?. Leg-Length Discrepancy After …
Australia – Withdrawn – SMR L2 Metal Back Glenoid Component (used in shoulder replacements)
SMR L2 Metal Back Glenoid Component (used in shoulder replacements). SMR L2 Metal Back Glenoid Component (used in shoulder replacements) …
Australia – Withdrawn – Apex K2 Femoral Stem (used in hip replacements)
Apex K2 Femoral Stem (used in hip replacements). Apex K2 Femoral Stem (used in hip replacements) Cancelled due to high …
Australia – Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements) Withdrawn from Market
Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements). Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements) Cancelled due to high revision rate …
Stuart Cain – Home Again after Operation #5 – Gee Thanks Johnson & Johnson and DePuy…
Hi All, I hope that this finds you all fit and well and enjoying life! I just wanted to quickly …
Paul has some questions – my reply
Very helpful blog. Trying to get my head around all of the information. I am a 46 year-old active male …
UK – Deb’s story of Hell with MoM and DuPuy ASR
Four hips in three and a half years was not exactly what I bargained for Having spent lived a very …
It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem… Paul’s story
It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem. In Sept 2006 I had a total hip replacement. The surgeon used …
Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News
Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News. Hip resurfacing failures in women called too …
Orthopedic startup in Indiana aims to sell cheaper, more durable total hip implant | MedCity News
Orthopedic startup in Indiana aims to sell cheaper, more durable total hip implant | MedCity News. Orthopedic startup in Indiana …
Corrosion at the neck-stem junction as a cause of metal ion release and pseudotumour formation
Corrosion at the neck-stem junction as a cause of metal ion release and pseudotumour formation. Corrosion at the neck-stem junction …
Australia – TGA Information for Health Professionals – Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants
Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants. Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants Information for general practitioners, orthopaedic surgeons and other health professionals 20 September …
Silicon Nitride Demonstrates Statistical Superior Osteointegration and Anti-infective Biomaterial Properties – Entertainment News – redOrbit
Silicon Nitride Demonstrates Statistical Superior Osteointegration and Anti-infective Biomaterial Properties – Entertainment News – redOrbit. Silicon Nitride Demonstrates Statistical Superior …
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE – Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal hips | Orthopedics Today
Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal hips | Orthopedics Today. Long-term results, durability, modularity among advantages of metal-on-metal …
Nerve palsy associated with total hip replacement
Source: J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1991 Aug;73(7):1074-80. Nerve palsy associated with total hip replacement. Risk factors and prognosis. Schmalzried TP, …
NERVE INJURY AFTER POSTERIOR AND DIRECT LATERAL APPROACHES FOR HIP REPLACEMENT.
NERVE INJURY AFTER POSTERIOR AND DIRECT LATERAL APPROACHES FOR HIP REPLACEMENT. A CLINICAL AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY ADRIAN E. WEALE, PIERS …
Complications Of Total Hip Replacement
Source: Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Complications Of Total Hip Replacement. Hip Replacement Complications Hip replacement is an astonishingly successful operation. However, …
Evaluation of Reducing Postoperative Hip Precautions in Total Hip Replacement
Evaluation of Reducing Postoperative Hip Precautions in Total Hip Replacement: A Randomized Prospective Study | Orthopedics. Evaluation of Reducing Postoperative …
Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today
Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted after UK officials issue alert | Orthopedics Today. Patients with metal-on-metal hips being contacted …
Canada: Hip Replacement Surgery And Recovery Time Were Factors In Termination
Source: International Foundation. Canada: Hip Replacement Surgery And Recovery Time Were Factors In Termination, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Rules Naomi Horrox …
MUST READ – Two MoM Presentations to the FDA on MoM hips
Two very informative presentations to the FDA on Metal on Metal Hips Click on the links to download …
No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury
No cancer rise in hip implant patients – Behind The Headlines – Rutland and Stamford Mercury. No cancer rise in …
Herbal expert shares tips to prepare for surgery | Regina Leader-Post
Herbal expert shares tips to prepare for surgery | Regina Leader-Post. Herbal expert shares tips to prepare for surgery Letha …
LINKÖPING, Sweden: Sectra initiates cooperation with Zimmer for orthopaedic surgery
LINKÖPING, Sweden: Sectra initiates cooperation with Zimmer for orthopaedic surgery | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online. Sectra initiates …
Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionise orthopaedic surgery
Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionise orthopaedic surgery. Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionise orthopaedic surgery Scotland, UK Friday, August …
14 Orthopedic & Spine Device Company Financial Reports
14 Orthopedic & Spine Device Company Financial Reports. 14 Orthopedic & Spine Device Company Financial Reports Written by Laura Miller | August …
Hip damages claim rejected — Irish Medical Times
Hip damages claim rejected — Irish Medical Times. Hip damages claim rejected August 27, 2012 Ed Madden, BL Ed Madden, …
Coast mum to get free $25k hip operation Local Gold Coast News | goldcoast.com.au |
Coast mum to get free $25k hip operation Local Gold Coast News | goldcoast.com.au | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Coast …
New Surgical Approach Allows for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
New Surgical Approach Allows for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement — WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —. New Surgical Approach …
Instability after total hip arthroplasty
World J Orthop 2012 August 18; 3(8): 122-130“ISSN 2218-5836 (online) doi:10.5312/wjo.v3.i8.122 Instability after total hip arthroplasty Brian C Werner, Thomas …
New research uses stem cells as possible treatment for arthritis | CTVNews
New research uses stem cells as possible treatment for arthritis | CTVNews. New research uses stem cells as possible treatment …
Adverse outcomes in hip arthroplasty: l… [J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI
Adverse outcomes in hip arthroplasty: l… [J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI. J Bone Joint Surg …
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Speeds Recovery – Yahoo! News
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Speeds Recovery – Yahoo! News. Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Speeds Recovery PRWeb – Tue, Jul 24, …
Australia – ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip replacement system
ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip replacement system. ABGII Modular Femoral Stem and Modular Neck – hip …
Failure rates of stemmed metal-on-metal hip replacements : The Lancet
Failure rates of stemmed metal-on-metal hip replacements : The Lancet. The Lancet, Volume 380, Issue 9837, Page 105, 14 July …
NIH adds more information on hip replacement in its NIHSeniorHealth.gov website
NIH adds more information on hip replacement in its NIHSeniorHealth.gov website. NIH adds more information on hip replacement in its …
About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants. About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants If you or your loved one has endured a MoM hip implant …
Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 2
June 28 2012 – Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Day 2 Click the link …
Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel June 27-28, 2012 Metal-on-Metal Hip Systems
Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel June 27-28, 2012 Metal-on-Metal Hip Systems http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/OrthopaedicandRehabilitationDevicesPanel/UCM310217.pdf. This is a PDF …
FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems Prepared for the June 27-28, 2012 Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Advisory Panel Gaithersburg Hilton, Gaithersburg, Maryland
FDA Executive Summary Memorandum Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems Prepared for the June 27-28, 2012 Meeting of the Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices …
Attachments to Wright Medical’s request to Deny PMA to Smith & Nephew BHR
Dockets:. Dockets Management Back 2005P-0440 CP 1 Volume 1 Citizen Petition Attachment A – FDA, Summary Minutes, Meeting of the Orthopedic …
Emotions Can Affect Recovery From Hip Surgery
Emotions Can Affect Recovery From Hip Surgery. Emotions Can Affect Recovery From Hip Surgery ScienceDaily (June 26, 2007) — Orthopaedic …
Hip injuries in men’s tennis no longer game, set, match – USATODAY.com
Hip injuries in men’s tennis no longer game, set, match – USATODAY.com. Hip injuries in men’s tennis no longer game, …
Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully – Mumbai – DNA
Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully – Mumbai – DNA. Man, 93, undergoes hip replacement successfully Published: Tuesday, Jun 26, …
Interests of patients lost in failure of hip implants
Interests of patients lost in failure of hip implants. Interests of patients lost in failure of hip implants May 19, …
Size a hurdle but United States citizen gets new hip joint – Times Of India
Size a hurdle but United States citizen gets new hip joint – Times Of India. Size a hurdle but United …
Hip replacement and resurfacing equally effective at improving joint function | Arthritis Research UK
Hip replacement and resurfacing equally effective at improving joint function | Arthritis Research UK. Published on 08 May 2012 Source: …
40’s Woman Ruined by Smith & Nephew Hip Implant
I am a 48 year old female who had a smith and nephew metal on metal hip implanted in 2007. …
Smart orthopedic implants, devices on the way as OrthoSensor secures $15M
Smart orthopedic implants, devices on the way as OrthoSensor secures $15M. Talk about convergence. A health company that’s working in …
Exercise Heals at Any Age – Room for Debate – NYTimes.com
Exercise Heals at Any Age – Room for Debate – NYTimes.com. Leon S. Benson is an orthopedic surgeon at the …
Willowbrook Man Pain-Free After New Direct Anterior Approach Hip Surgery — Downers Grove news, photos and events — TribLocal.com
Willowbrook Man Pain-Free After New Direct Anterior Approach Hip Surgery — Downers Grove news, photos and events — TribLocal.com. Willowbrook …
MoM Hip Victim Stories to the Orthopedic and Rehab Devices Panel of Med. Devices Advisory Commitee
I just want to emphasize how important it is for as many of us as possible to send in our …
June 27-28, 2012: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA-2012-N-0293] Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the …
Smith and Nephew payments to 236 Sugeons & Institutions in the USA
This report says it all. If your product is so good – why do you have to pay MD’s to …
Stuart’s nightmare gets worse – DePuy ASR is the curse of our generation
The ASR, just when I thought it was over, its the gift that keeps on giving!! Well, the second opinion …
Karen’s Story – another S&N BHR disaster
Having read your piece about Dysplasia of the hip, I am thinking my story may go back 40 years! During …
Howard Sadwin’s Suffering from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk
Howard Sadwin’s Suffering from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant | Mesh Medical Device Newsdesk. Suffering in Silence: Howard Sadwin’s Story of Metal-on-Metal …
Stuart’s Advice – Warnings to all metal on metal implant recipients! Don’t miss this!
Warnings to all metal on metal implant recipients! Don’t miss this! I hope as readers of Earl’s blog, I am …
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants > Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants > Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems. Concerns about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems All artificial hip replacement …
Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements : MHRA
Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements : MHRA. Press release: MHRA updates advice for metal-on-metal hip replacements …
Total hip replacement injury pain vs surgical pain…
Total hip replacement injury pain vs surgical pain…. by Kathleen Mosko February 4th, 2012 http://kathleenmosko.com/total-hip-replacement-injury-pain-vs-surgical-pain/ Hi Everyone! It’s me, your …
Wrong surgery cases hit a high | StarTribune.com
Wrong surgery cases hit a high | StarTribune.com. Wrong surgery cases hit a high Article by: JEREMY OLSON , Star …
Modified minimally invasive two-incision total hip arthroplasty using large diameter femoral head
Modified minimally invasive two-incision total hip arthroplasty using large diameter femoral head Park KS, Yoon TR, Hwang SY, Lee KB …
A comparison of Leg Length and Femoral Offset discrepancies in Hip Resurfacing, Large Head Metal-on-Metal and Conventional Total Hip Replacement
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Abstract | A comparison of Leg Length and Femoral Offset discrepancies in Hip …
Multidistrict Litigation Is Better Than Joining a Hip Replacement Class Action Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site
Multidistrict Litigation Is Better Than Joining a Hip Replacement Class Action Lawsuit | DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Information Site. Multidistrict …
MD News – Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The Joint Replacement Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
MD News – Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The Joint Replacement Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The …
Nancy’s Journey – chronicling her journey through hip replacement surgery and recovery
Community Hospital Serving Chicago, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights | NCH. Nancy’s Journey Local resident and NCH patient, Nancy A., …
UK surgeon warns public about dangers of all-metal hip implants, especially for women | Depuy Hip Recall
UK surgeon warns public about dangers of all-metal hip implants, especially for women | Depuy Hip Recall. UK surgeon warns …
NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip implants | Pharmaceutical Processing
NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip implants | Pharmaceutical Processing. NIH researchers uncover clues related to metal-on-metal hip …
Herald Citizen – JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville
Herald Citizen – JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville. JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville by Amye Wright Orthopedic surgeon Dr. James …
How Ions May Cause Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants to Go Bad
How Ions May Cause Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants to Go Bad Home › MPMN › Medtech Pulse Blog › How Ions May Cause Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants …
Australia – Newcastle, NSW – Hip discomfort spoilt retirement hopes
Hip discomfort spoilt retirement hopes BY JACQUI JONES 03 Oct, 2011 05:00 AM Source: Newcastle Australia – The Herald HOWARD …
Australian Hearing Details Three-Year Delay for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall
Australian Hearing Details Three-Year Delay for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall By PWALawon Sep-29-11 2:12am From: sideeffectslawsuitsnews.com An orthopaedic expert testified …
Barry Meier – New York Times – Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate
Remedy Is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate By BARRY MEIER Source New York Times Published: September …
Earl – 27 Sept 2011 Visit to the Surgeon
Visit to the Surgeon 27 Sept 2011 Visited the surgeon and he was very happy with the progress – Day …
Is Dysplasia an underlying condition which leads to Osteoarthritis later in life?
My View I had the privilege of some very insightful correspondence this morning! I had not taken it in – …
Fast Track Hip Replacement – Study by Dr Bryan Nestor
Fast Track Hip Replacement – Study by Dr Bryan Nestor ConnecticutPlus.com—September 16, 2011 Generally healthy patients who have a total …
UK – Impressive patient treatment – at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital
QEH hip ops rated among UK’s best Published on Thursday 22 September 2011 22:20 Source: Click here HIP fracture care …
Are Partial Knee Replacements a Passing Trend or the Future of Knee Care? 13 Responses
Are Partial Knee Replacements a Passing Trend or the Future of Knee Care? 13 Responses Written by Laura Miller| September …
Determining Material Characteristics of Hip Implants: 3-D Microscopy Is the Answer
Determining Material Characteristics of Hip Implants: 3-D Microscopy Is the Answer Roger Posusta and Matt Novak, PhD ; Created 2011-09-12 …
Howard Sadwin’s Story – a lesson in perserverance…
Howard’s Story (as written by Howard): My intentions are to tell my story, and for others to listen to my …
Generic Orthopedic Implants’ Time Has Come
Generic Orthopedic Implants’ Time Has Come Written by Blair Rhode, MD, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and owner, RoG Sports Medicine …
Hip Repalcement – Anterior Approach Gives Patients Another Option
Alternative Hip Replacement Procedure Gaining Popularity 10/08/2011 15:22:00 Source: Health Canal Anterior Approach Gives Patients Another Option ATLANTA – Orthopaedic surgeons …
Leg length may be affected by use of spinal anesthesia during THR
Leg length may be affected by use of spinal anesthesia during THR Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 26, 2011 Use …
AAOS Report: Hip Arthroscopy Could Double by 2013
AAOS Report: Hip Arthroscopy Could Double by 2013 Written by Laura Miller | August 26, 2011 Source: Becker Hip and …
Septic Hip – Infection of the hip joint in children
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 …
Why do surgeons avoid the obvious when patients complain???
My View: This story illustrates the need for a second opinion – something which is easier said than done at …
Length of stay following Total Hip Repalcement multifactorial, study finds
Length of stay following THA multifactorial, study finds Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 25, 2011 COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A patient’s …
6 Points on Patient-Specific Knee Replacement Using Stryker’s ShapeMatch Technology
6 Points on Patient-Specific Knee Replacement Using Stryker’s ShapeMatch Technology Written by Laura Miller| August 24, 2011 Source: Beckers Orthopedic …
Coloarticular fistula: A rare complication of revision total hip arthroplasty
Coloarticular fistula: A rare complication of revision total hip arthroplasty Suzanne S. Long, MD; Nicholas E. Tawa, MD; Douglas K. …
FDA Clearance – PRECICE Remote-Control Leg Limb Lengthening Device
Ellipse Technologies Announces FDA Clearance to Market the PRECICETM Remote-Control Leg Limb Lengthening Device August 23, 2011 01:54 PM Eastern Daylight …
Reuters-INSIGHT-DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions
Reuters-INSIGHT-DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions By Toni Clarke; Tue, Aug 2 2011; Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:45am EDT …
Patient J Sends Zimmer a Horror Message – Zimmer Durom Cup
To Zimmer Consumer Relations: TO WHOM IT CONCERNS zimmer.consumerrelations@zimmer.com FROM Patient J, NEW ZEALAND I am /was at the time …
Hip Replacement Loosening
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 …
Hip Implants – from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hip Implants – from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Total hip joint replacement is an orthopaedic success story, enabling hundreds …
JOHNSON & JOHNSON : DePuy Orthopaedics Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for TRUMATCH
JOHNSON & JOHNSON : DePuy Orthopaedics Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for TRUMATCH ® Personalized Solutions for TRUMATCH® Personalized Solutions Brings …
New procedure offers alternative to knee replacement surgery
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 …
Orthopedists liable under federal anti-kickback statute
Orthopedists liable under federal anti-kickback statute Surgeons who have agreements with companies should review their arrangements for compliance. by Richard …
U.S. government examining doctor kickbacks for medical devices
U.S. government examining doctor kickbacks for medical devices By Barnaby J. Feder Published: Monday, March 24, 2008 NY Times NEW …
Doctor Kickbacks – Who Does Your Doctor Really Work For?
Who Does Your Doctor Really Work For? By Scott Haig Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2008 Source: Time Health Timothy Tadder / …
New Hips Gone Awry Expose U.S. Kickbacks in Doctors’ Conflicts
New Hips Gone Awry Expose U.S. Kickbacks in Doctors’ Conflicts By David Armstrong – Jun 11, 2010 2:01 PM GMT+1000 …
Metallosis is No New Thing – Look at this 1998 Report
Metallosis after total knee replacement – 1998 report Check this out and form your own views – my view; metallosis …
UK – Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings
Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings John Skinner1 and Alister Hart2 , Consultant …
Relief Trip to Nicaragua – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gerard Engh leads humanitarian effort
Relief Trip to Nicaragua – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gerard Engh leads humanitarian effort. By Gerald A. Fill Thursday, August 18, …
New Zealand – Patient J’s 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame
Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …
New Zealand – Patient “J’s” 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame
Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …
Bahrain – TWO widows in need of vital surgery will get the treatment they need
Lending surgical skills By Mai Al Khatib Posted On » August 17 – 23, 2011 (Volume:10 / Issue 33) Gulf …
Stryker Orthopaedics Enters into Agreement with OrthoSensor for Intelligent Surgical Platform
Stryker Orthopaedics Enters into Agreement with OrthoSensor for Intelligent Surgical Platform Source: PR Newswire Intelligent Knee Trial to Support Balancing …
Have Knees – Will Travel – Group brings relief to Nicaragua
Group brings relief to Nicaragua Aug 15, 2011 | Written by Kelsey Miller Staff Writer Source: click here Dr. James Trauger, …
Total Hip Replacement in the Dysplastic Hip: The Use of Cementless Acetabular Components
Total Hip Replacement in the Dysplastic Hip: The Use of Cementless Acetabular Components Adnan Faraj, MRCS, Wright P, FRCS Department …
Hip Dysplasia – all you didn’t want to know!
Hip Dysplasia Source: MD Guidelines.com Factors Influencing Duration Length of disability depends on the severity of the hip dysplasia, whether …
WOW – femoroacetabular arthroscopy, more commonly known as hip preservation surgery …
Two hours ago this man was having revolutionary hip surgery … Now he’s back on an exercise bike – and …
Rowing on the St. Joe River after hip replacement surgery
Rowing on the St. Joe River after hip replacement surgery Meet Joe: Athlete, POW, Former Governor Joe has always enjoyed …
Hip Replacement – UK ARC Patient Advice Booklet
Do I need a hip replacement? Source: Click here to download PDF You may need a hip replacement operation (sometimes …
Anterior Approach Hip Replacement at Saint John’s Health Center Helps Tom Watson Play Historic British Open
Anterior Approach Hip Replacement Helps Tom Watson Play Historic British Open Source: Hips For You SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS …
J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say
J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say By Greg Farrell and David Voreacos – Mar …
AVN Avascular Necrosis or ON Osteonecrosis
What is AVN? Source: Hipsforyou.com AVN is a hip joint problem where the blood supply to the femoral head (ball …
Revision Hip Replacement
Revision Hip Replacement Source: Coastal Orthopaedics, Australia Introduction This means that part or all of your previous hip replacement needs …
Quicker recovery for Dorset County Hospital hip replacement patients
Quicker recovery for Dorset County Hospital hip replacement patients 3:00pm Thursday 11th August 2011 Source: Dorset Echo By Harry Hogger …
Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation
Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation by William A. Jiranek, MD Source: ORTHOPEDICS TODAY August 2011 …
Operative time, use of biological agents increase risk of complications following TKA
Operative time, use of biological agents increase risk of complications following TKA Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 12, 2011 Biological …
India – DePuy opens Institute for Advanced Education and Research
DePuy opens Institute for Advanced Education and Research Source: Express Heath Care India The institute will offer training and research …
Women may recover faster earlier after total knee replacement surgery
Total Knee Replacement Surgery and Recovery July 2011 Source: Natural Standard A new study published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related …
Anterior Hip Replacement
Anterior Hip Replacement Source: PlushMed Health Specialist Medical Centre Orthopaedics Parramatta Australia Direct Anterior Hip Replacement is a technique in …
How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement
How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement Source: ehipreplacement After having a total hip replacement there are …
U.S. Marine – Back Into Forward Motion: Advances in Hip Replacement Surgery
Back Into Forward Motion: Advances in Hip Replacement Surgery From: Your Health Published: Aug. 10, 2011 Updated: Aug. 10, 2011 …
Pre-operative education programme can reduce hospital stay for knee replacement patients
Pre-operative education programme can reduce hospital stay for knee replacement patients Published on August 10, 2011 at 5:53 AM – …
Cut arthritis off at the knees: With partial-replacement surgery, the joint is jumpin’ again
Cut arthritis off at the knees: With partial-replacement surgery, the joint is jumpin’ again BY Katie Charles DAILY NEWS WRITER …
Arthritis Patient Helped Create Innovative Knee Implant That Restored His Active Lifestyle
Arthritis Patient Helped Create Innovative Knee Implant That Restored His Active Lifestyle Aug. 8, 2011, 8:00 a.m. EDT Source: marketwatch.com …
Derek McMinn addresses Metal on Metal Hip Implants
My View: Great that such an authority in the area has taken the time, along with his team, to address …
